I’ll be back at this fantastic show this Spring. The promoters patrons and surrounding businesses were so great to me last year, I am really excited! :D
Pics from 2011…
Be nice to do a show here at home this Spring – usually only show in Austin November & December. :)
The huge tour that is EAST (East Austin Studio Tour) took place the last couple weekends and for the 5th year I was- a guest at the stupendous supporter of local artists, Reji Thomas at her Pine Street Station studio and event complex. Also got to hang out with the scrumptious Marcie, and all the rest ;) My production assistant Dan Reid also brought out some of his work and made some sales – way to go Dan! :D
As always – thank you to the patrons who made their way to our little spot with all there was to choose from. One day I’d like to make it around again, but I still still enjoy the event chained to my booth ;) A special thanks to Elaine who just took delivery of a really cool old truck & bus collection! ..and a couple I cannot mention cause of Xmas confidentiality ;)
For those who do not subscribe to the old saying ‘early bird catches the worm’ (my artists friends especially), let me tell you that my largest sales were made outside the published EAST hours – and that was substantial. So next time you’re out the night before or having your morning coffee, remember me with my huge, metal, construction-worker approved IKEA coffee mug I’m sipping from while making my first sales of the day ;)
Today I was awarded ‘Best in Show’ for the Arts in the Square in Frisco Texas. There are many fantastic artists here and I am really honored. Thank you to the organizers and volunteers, the show is looking great! Although I’ve received awards in the past, this is the first with a substantial cash award as well.
Sitting in my Holiday Inn room drinking a glass of Barefoot wine to celebrate ;)
Corpus - March 25-27
2nd year
Omaha – June 10-12
1st year!
Second year show for me – really love indoor shows… especially in West Texas ;)
This is a new show for me and I am really happy to be attending!
See the Cottonwood Art Festival website.
Well, today is the first time I’ve had the truck out since returning home in the wee hours of the morning from the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. Had a whole crew (mom, dad, sister Lee Ann and her partner Beth, my lady Marcela and Jen) for the 11pm breakdown on x-mas eve – finishing load-out at 1:38am Christmas day! A special thanks to Julia, Jen & Ashley who also assisted me on shifts during the 10 day show.
This was my first year and was absolutely fantastic! Not only were the staff awesome, but also great people coming through to share my work with. Customers went home with matted prints, tile coasters & cutting boards, some pendants, new ‘old truck’ tee shirts (debuting at the show) and a few large canvases! :D
If you noticed the stage, I printed the graphics, built frames and stretched the new panels which were arranged wonderfully by the staff. The music was good and not overpowering most of the time where I was. Just a great atmosphere there in our new home at the Palmer Events Center.
Being there with good friends, especially Collin Welsch (also freshman year) and sophomore Heather Harris made it even more special. We have grown together as artists in some ways over the last few years and being part of the Armadillo is an important milestone for all of us. Also enjoyed hanging out with Christopher, David & Ray, Greg and Darrell and more…
Thanks Bruce, Annie, Anne, Elia, Mellisa and everyone for this experience – look forward to next year! :D
See an interview featuring me and two of my artist friends Collin & Christopher on KVUE..
http://www.kvue.com/home/Armadillo-Christmas-Bazaar-Returns-111962914.html
Thanks to everyone who came out to this fantastic show! :D
Started off with late night setup then 3 hours sleep for Saturday – great crowds all weekend, trip to Texas Art supply to stock up on stretcher bars Monday, little shooting and tour of Blue Bell Ice Cream plant on the way home!
