More about Art Shows

I'm not a fan of art shows.
• They're hard work.
• They take lots of muscle.
• They require lugging heavy paintings and supplies long distances over bumpy terrain and several trips in the process.
• The weather is unpredictable.

At one show, a violent storm blew up, whipping our tents and frames into a frenzy. We grabbed our paintings and ran for cover as the rain drenched us. Our outdoor venue turned into an indoor one. We greeted our guests with hair plastered to our heads, and water dripping from our soggy clothes.

At an outdoor mall show, a gust of wind whirled through the plaza knocking over a large framed piece of mine that hit the pavement and cracked an expensive frame. But there are trade-offs; like the comradery of like-minded artists who share their dreams and their love for creating things of beauty. And there are the people who show up to admire our work and give us incentive to continue.

But as every artist knows: "It's not about the money." If it were, we'd all be rich!