So there, sport fans, Al, here with the latest:
Well, the Edge of the Unknown Art show comes to a close. It has provided a bit of information for me and others on how to deal with the setup and closing of a show. And today was going to be the last bit that can be seen in it entirety. But as tomorrow builds on today, that show will fade into the past, along with other shows, both group and solo.
The Anti-Sleeper 9”x12” Scratchboard. Looking to make a larger print of this and two others for future shows.
But this show had an opportunity that hadn’t been part of the past group shows, but not for a solo show.
An ability to support the local community.
Over the years, I had made a plan to follow the setup of one day for community support and offer the money made to the local community, such as a soup kitchen for the homeless. I may not be able to offer the time to work in an area like that, but I can offer my time doing what I can to support the area with what I can do masterfully, artwork.
This was part of my pitch for taking over an area for showing artwork at the bars. But this was ignored because the thought that was needed didn’t want to be addressed. Why? I am not sure, but it was overheard by the owner.
In my opinion, this was a way of saying that I have an understanding of what I am doing.
Just sayin’.
Percentages. Money to be made. Maybe not a lot at first but if people are buying it doesn’t solely go to the originator of the work. So you are contributing.
And there is always things to teach and be learned from every show you ever do, EVERY SINGLE SHOW.
It might be a small thing, but it is there.
There are a number of things that I have listed already for myself, but there are some things that I have written down that other artists might want to take heed of.
Pros and Cons of any show I have ever done, and people notice it when I put it on blast. My God, after the venomous recounting of my shows in Federal Way for the Crypticon one year was, shall I say, an eye-opening, along with photos. LINK to Blogger. Com Tales from the Scratch Pad Thursday, May 29, 2014
Blogger was something that I was using as a placeholder for a website at the time. I have since then curbed my enthusiasm for slamming too hard on people for the way that, as an artist, I felt that I was being treated.
BUT there are things on the horizon, I tell you. Possible vendor shows and tables in the Woodstock area.
I have been in touch with an old table mate of mine, Dan DePaolo.
Life for an artist is always strange, but when we get together, it is always a good time. Drink -n-Draws should be a thing, anyone. Even if it is only a soft drink.
So we are working towards establishing some get-togethers soon, before the end of the year.