Even though I wrote in last month's blog post that sales are not the main reason for holding Open Studios, it sure can be nice when they happen.
Open Studios last Friday was especially busy. While talking to some guests, I noticed one of our frequent visitors out of the corner of my eye. He hadn't been in for about 8 months but for about a year and a half prior, he had gravitated to the same painting each time he did come by. This time, he searched through the racks and bins (I had moved to this new studio since he was last in) and found "his" painting. With a check in hand, he was ready to buy! We laughed quite a bit as it was wrapped up-such a joy for me to present a painting to its rightful owner! The second sale of the evening was apparently also love at first sight-another emotional connection. These two transactions absolutely made my night.
The studio was alive with conversation all evening and I was quite exhausted by night's end-though also rather wound up. Opening one's personal space is a little scary sometimes but what a rush when it all comes together....
Open Studios last Friday was especially busy. While talking to some guests, I noticed one of our frequent visitors out of the corner of my eye. He hadn't been in for about 8 months but for about a year and a half prior, he had gravitated to the same painting each time he did come by. This time, he searched through the racks and bins (I had moved to this new studio since he was last in) and found "his" painting. With a check in hand, he was ready to buy! We laughed quite a bit as it was wrapped up-such a joy for me to present a painting to its rightful owner! The second sale of the evening was apparently also love at first sight-another emotional connection. These two transactions absolutely made my night.
The studio was alive with conversation all evening and I was quite exhausted by night's end-though also rather wound up. Opening one's personal space is a little scary sometimes but what a rush when it all comes together....
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