Saturday, June 22, 2013

Showing off


How does it look?
Although I've participated in quite a few group art shows, last week was the first time I was the featured painter. Sixteen of my most recent pastels will be on exhibit at Tate Condominiums in Eugene through the end of August. I'm sharing the limelight with sculptor Debbe Cornitius whose stone and metal sculptures are remarkably compatible with my work. Because the show is in a private residence it was open to the public only during the reception last week. The exhibit looks great, the reception was well-attended, and lots of friends from our 35 years in Eugene showed up to lend support and share my happiness. Four paintings sold at the reception and another one sold a few days later! I want to give special recognition to my husband, Alan, who does all my matting and framing. As one of the guests who has worked in galleries said, "The presentation is a big part of the impact and Alan's work very nicely done."
Tricia, Dorothy, Larry
Debbe's sculptures + my paintings = gorgeous exhibit

Tricia, Sarah, Dorothy, Geraldine
Debbe, Sherrill, Sally
Geraldine, Sarah, Ed
Debbe and I discuss our art with the guests
Justin, Julie and Ed

8 comments:

  1. Hearty congratulations. You had a fabulous response!

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  2. Thank you, Casey! As you know, that particular weekend was a whirlwind of excitement that included my participation on your weekend workshop the day after the reception. In it I gained so many new ideas for future paintings. Thank you for being such a great mentor to me.

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  3. Congratulations, Sarah (and Alan too!)

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    1. Thanks, Celeste! I'm sure you'll agree that having a supportive, encouraging, helpful partner makes a big difference. (Give Dave a big hug from me!)

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  4. Wonderful Sarah! Congratulations on your show!

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    1. It was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to another one in the future!

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  5. Well done Sarah, when we met you were in beginning mode, now look at you!

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    1. Randall, you are a tremendous support to me as I move along in these beginning phases of my art journey. I recall that we originally "met" when I started following your blog, and after I realized we lived in adjacent communities you offered to help me set up my own blog. Thank you for everything! Here's to future adventures!

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