Hi again. What a busy few weeks it's been. Been busy working to try and optimise the website, and have even managed to sell a couple of prints. Speaking of Prints, I've recently changed things on my Available Works page, allowing greater choice, for size and budget, so you've got even more choice than before. I recently changed to a different associate for creating my prints, and the results are gorgeous. The finished product is of a high standard with little touches that help it feel special. I've also changed from having paper prints done, to having them all on stretched canvas. I feel this is pertinent at the moment, as my work is created on the same surface. This helps the prints seem more authentic.
Since I last typed an entry I have painted a number of works, one of which is called Violet Gold. This was created to be included in my exhibition, which is still ongoing by the way ;) But it had barely made it to the gallery when it was snapped up by our local History expert.
I think that may be why this painting in particular makes me feel quite emotional. The buyer fell in love with it immediately. That kind of reaction from someone about your art, which is tied to so many of your own emotions, fear, accomplishment, enjoyment, struggle, joy, creates such a palpable reaction in yourself. Well, for me anyway.
So, currently I'm completing a work which is being donated to my local Chamber of Commerce, in Elgin. This serves the Moray area, and provides an essential hub through which all local businesses of all sizes can interact, collaborate and support each other. The painting, shown above (known herafter as Late Exchange), will be auctioned at an upcoming awards dinner to raise funds for the Chamber. This is too good an opportunity to miss, as it will get my artwork in front of an audience I may have found difficult to find. It'll be exciting to see what it fetches for them.
As well as all this excitement, I've started a part time job, to help with the bills, and our oldest has started at a new school. Hence the request for coffee with extra coffee.
Right, where did I leave that bag of extra strong beans.....