So, it's all over and done with. The Moray Chamber of Commerce Business Awards dinner has come and gone, and with it, the auction for my painting. While I wasn't able to attend in person, I was following the night on Twitter, and was thrilled to hear my painting achieved £500. Not only that, it did so in a room packed with the very people I want to work with. Business leaders in the local area, some of whom have global customers. Even writing that makes me a little nervous. Probably just as well I wasn't there eh?
While all this was going on, I had another sale on the site as another customer placed an order for a large print of Last Light. This convinced me I deserved a dram. This print will be delivered direct to the customer from the Printers, and I'll hopefully be visiting them next week to see the print in its new home.
In other news, those of you who follow me on Facebook will know that my work is now under the wing of the lovely Lesley Ann Parker, of Leap Gallery. I met with her during what has been the most hectic week of the year, and we hung my three large canvasses in her gallery space at the showroom of the Elgin Marble Company. This made me a little unsure when it was first suggested, but after seeing them hung on the wall above some gorgeous fireplaces, I was sold. Lesley has a good eye, and she placed them thoughtfully above settings which tone with the paintings. It was a good meeting, and I'm looking forward to working with Lesley, moving forward.
Another event that has drawn to a close was my first solo exhibition. It has been a great experience and I must pass on the greatest of thanks for Carrie Hellyer who had not only given me a fantastic opportunity, but who has helped me through the steep learning curve of organising and running such an event. I will continue to stay in touch with her.
With the closing of my exhibition comes the delivery of the Red Dots, and I've begun taking the sold pieces to their new homes. First to meet its new owner was Violet Gold. I happened to meet the buyer while stopping for some groceries on my way home from the Gallery, and so was able to hand over the painting immediately. I love this, as the enthusiasm and love the person has for the painting is often as much or more than me. It's nourishing in a way, as it feeds energy into the 'You're Doing Something Right' box. This needs to be kept topped up, as it's what I use when I run out of coffee. Speaking of which......
