Arty Stuff

[bunn]

So, this was the Tavistock Group of Artists exhibition.  It was in the Town Hall, which is perhaps not ideal because the Town Hall is upstairs and you have to be prepared to venture up the steps, you can't just see in.  Also all the panels and things have to be got up there, though there IS a lift. 


A view from above!   It was mostly paintings and drawings, though there were a few sculptures at the back too.



Here's my bit!  (not the goldfish on the right, but the rest of it.)



Sadly I did not sell anything.  I had hoped that by bringing a range of things, I might appeal to someone, but I think I might have done better to stick entirely to sedate landscapes, animals and flowers, and avoiding mermaids, Elves, people swimming with seals, and River-daughters.  And by selling cards. There were definitely a lot of people who couldn't afford full-size originals but who spent a few quid on cards.

My first stint stewarding was very quiet, so I did some paintings while I was there: Brusho, ink and watercolour pencil.  This is the sort of thing there was a lot of:



I think I was the only one who drew anything of this kind!


Ah well, I at least added to the variety.  Also, there was a vote for the best new exhibitor over the exhibition, and I got 92 votes, tied with the lady who painted the watercolour goldfish above who was exhibiting next to me.   So we share the honour!  Not sure what won the 'best painting' vote. 

I now feel a bit guilty that I didn't stay to help take the panels down. I had put them up, and I did two stewarding sessions rather than the expected one though, so not TOO guilty.

Also, I have jumped through the hoops of working out frames and mounts and labels and things, so that's a definitely achievement.

Oh, and while I'm posting arty stuff, here's the revised version of that lurcher painting on perspex:


And next week, I have my two paintings of mining ghosts in another exhibition in the town!  That one is at ground level in the Butcher's Hall, which has glass doors so you can stroll by and see in : it'll be interesting to see if it ends up being busier.  It has a specific theme, too, being about mining heritage rather than just All The Art. I wonder if that makes a difference. 

Comments

[grundyscribbling]

Cool! It looks awesome! (Both the exhibit and the art.)

I'm a bit jealous of your town hall. Our city hall is a modern monstrosity they've put a horrible mural of a WWII pilot and plane on the side of to try to make it look less awful.

[hhimring]

I'm glad that went well!
I think selling cards as well would be a good idea.

[keiliss]

Cards are usually my financial level, I'll admit. Very nice mix though. Did you get any useful feedback? I am in love with the lurcher, btw.

[bunn]

Well, it's not really my town hall. Tavistock is Across the River in Furrin Lands :-D My village has no hall, though there are several in Gunnislake, which is the nearest biggish village, none of them are this imposing!

[bunn]

Yes, and they are easy enough to make!

[bunn]

Yeah, me too! I bought a couple of cards from other artists.

[heartofoshun.livejournal.com]

Your section of the exhibition is quite impressive! I also really like the re-work of the lurcher painting on perspex! The town hall is gorgeous. I wonder when it was built?

[ylla.livejournal.com]

What is the painting that looks like a flotilla on the Thames? I don't remember seeing that before.

[timetiger.livejournal.com]

That is so fantastic you exhibited your work! The dragon is very snazzy and elegant and fearsome. And what a handsome lurcher!

[bunn.livejournal.com]

It's only nineteenth century, 1864, I think,the height of the copper, tin and arsenic-mining boom around here, so they could afford a nice Hall. It's a brilliant space, it has a kitchen & a bar at the back as well!

[bunn.livejournal.com]

Oh,that is my rainy Jubilee painting - it's from 2012,QE II's Diamond Jubilee, where they had the maritime Pageant along the Thames? Pouring with rain in London, and for that matter here in Cornwall, too: I stayed in and painted a lot of it from the TV coverage while it was happening, though I filled in some detail afterwards from news photos. I remember the TV coverage was rather disappointing : I had hoped for fewer interviews and more about the historic boats taking part!

There's a photo showing a bit more detail here : https://bunn.livejournal.com/331343.html

[bunn.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I was nervous about it, but it's a good feeling to have actually been brave and done it!

[puddleshark.livejournal.com]

That is so impressive. Congratulations on your tie with the Goldfish Lady.

I'm all for variety! I recently went to one of the Dorset Art Week exhibitions, and although I very much enjoyed all the landscapes and the beach scenes, personally I think the exhibition would have been better for some mermaids and some Elves...

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

Sorry you didn't sell anything. I love your paintings.

[bunn.livejournal.com]

Well, it was a learning experience, and perhaps a bit much to hope to sell when it's the first exhibition I've done, and clearly there's still a lot to learn. I was pleased by getting votes as the best first-time exhibitor, anyway!

[bunn.livejournal.com]

Well, that's my attitude too. People voted for me, so clearly there are some mermaid-lovers out there! :-D

[pixel39.livejournal.com]

I really love that painting of Rosie's eyes.