I want to thank Windermere agents Kim Tingley and Barb Ogden for inviting me (and for being such gracious hostesses) to exhibit my paintings in their offices for the September WEST SEATTLE ART WALK. Thanks to my husband Darrell for helping hang my canvases and to my various friends and family members for supporting me with their attendance. It was really a pleasure visiting with you.
I had a really good time. The evening started out a little slow but it soon got really lively! I couldn't believe all the people that showed up (and thanks to the weather gods for such a pleasant evening). I had planned to take pictures when there were a lot of people there - but I got so busy, I forgot!
The most enjoyable moments were hearing all the generous and meaningful comments about my work, it meant a lot to me.
I had a really good time. The evening started out a little slow but it soon got really lively! I couldn't believe all the people that showed up (and thanks to the weather gods for such a pleasant evening). I had planned to take pictures when there were a lot of people there - but I got so busy, I forgot!
The most enjoyable moments were hearing all the generous and meaningful comments about my work, it meant a lot to me.
But the really interesting stuff is listening (or should I say eavesdropping) without people knowing I'm the artist. I heard some great (and very helpful) comments:
"I like the style, but not the content"
"I recognize that building" and "I recognize that freeway"
"But the buildings are all run-down and depressing"
"I want to see more of what's in the shadows"
(my art instructor Julia Hensley has been saying this too!)
"I like the close in shots of the freeways best, they are more abstract"
(I heard this comment quite a few times - and Julia also said the same thing to me several times, hmmm. I noticed people were drawn to the small grouping of paintings representing the structural details probably because they are more just shapes and colors, not the freeways they drive to work everyday!)
“These are the only paintings my husband (the architect) enjoyed in the Art Walk”
But my favorite was:
"I vote this one 'Best of Show'"
(I want to know - is that for the best of just mine or all of the West Seattle Art Walk?!)
If you are interested in seeing my paintings in real life, they are display through October 7th at:
Windermere Real Estate
4526 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
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