Well, Under the Oaks is over and I'm bushed! A fun show, except for the last day which rained and poured, soaking everybody and everything to the bone. And when it was over, the whole next day was spent unpacking, cleaning, spotting and washing the tent-the side covers-and the rack covers. The paper backs of a few of the paintings were damaged, but basically everything survived, including me. A hospital stay for Bob Saturday night threw us all for a loop, but no heart data showed up. Dawn and I did some creative maneuvers to consummate a big sale together, which helped us limp through the wet Sunday. A nice peaceful "Amber Sails" was taken home by a nice lady with good taste, and the almost-still-wet "Ginger Jar" was purchased by a decorator, who also purchased a painting from Dawn Mill. Prints were sold (Gaze of the Cat of course was one), and all went well with my "Square-up," the new card-swiping technique that many of the small vendors like me are using.
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| "Ginger Jar" oil |
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| "Amber Sails" oil by Judy Burgarella |
Now back to concentrating on other artistic endeavors, like the Sebastian River Art Center. We are installing "Little Jewels" (small, affordable original artwork) in the "Picasso" Gallery, and in May will be installing "Plein Air Paintings" show in the Rosalie Hume Gallery. Opening will be Friday, May 11th, 4-7 at the Center, 1245 Main Street, Sebastian. Over 100 paintings are currently on display in our exhibit rooms in the Art Cetner, viewing hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Be sure to follow the Vero Beach Mural Blog at
http://www.verobeachmural.blogspot.com/ where you can view its progress, as myself, Dawn Mill and Christine Thomas paint away on Mondays and Fridays.
Ciou!
Judy Burgarella
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