It seems no time since I was writing the last blog, but a lot has happened since then.The weekend exhibition at Hallam, whilst not very well attended, was good for me, with two sales and several serious discussions regarding possible future commissions. The demonstration seemed to go well – at least I enjoyed it – but I’d like to find a way of evaluating what the general public thought.
Monday was a hectic day and at tea-time I really didn’t feel in the mood to go to the Open Up launch party at the City Hall. However, once I got there I soon brightened up and it was a really good event. The venue was just the right size and fitted the purpose very well. Hilton Hotels kindly supplied the drink, the University Jazz Band played brilliantly (if a little loudly for easy conversation) and the event was well attended – well done Sharon for planning it all! I had some enjoyable conversations with a whole host of interesting people, some of them artists displaying their work, some friends and invited guests and others either sponsors or members of the City Council.
Wednesday was the day of my mother’s funeral and was much less traumatic than I had feared. I’m really at my happiest when I’m being creative so I decided to do the large floral tribute for the top of the coffin. My mother loved gardening and so I gathered lot of beautiful things from the garden and the florist provided the base and some special “accent” flowers. I began to wonder what I’d taken on as I created the 4ft outline with ivy and hosta leaves but it turned out better than I dared hope for and looked great.
My preoccupation with other matters has meant that I’m behind hand with distributing my Open Up material so that is my next priority. I did remember to invite the florist, so I’m proud of that! Once Monday comes round I need to shift a lot of clutter from my studio and carry out a serious spring-clean. One blink, and the event will be upon us, which is when it gets really exciting!
