My first Beadfest as an exhibitor has come and gone. It was most definitely worth the days spend firing and glazing in a frenzy! I had a wonderful time - seeing my pieces well received, meeting new friends, catching up with old friends. And I managed to fit in a little shopping and a bit of barter (tomorrow's post). For now - a recap of the booth, and a few of my neighbors. I regret not taking more people pictures...I seem to have focused on the beads.
When I was middle school art teacher I used to show the movie "Labyrinth" to my 6th grade students. I wanted to impress upon them that there were people out there, working, and creating incredible art. That art can be a lucrative job... Just look at the film with only 2 humans and all creatures! Never did I think that I would meet, let alone go to events with Brian and Wendy Froud - the designers of said magical creatures in the movie. My original copy of "Faeries" by Brian Froud and Alan Lee is dog-eared to say the least...
Once a year I get to leave the world behind and cross over into the land of FaerieCon. I won't return aged 100 years, it is safe to partake of food and drink, but I will see glorious wonders and frolic with friends, old and new, and my gypsy faerie family. (I am not exagerating, although I may be accused of waxing poetic.) Until you have experienced an event such as this, you will have to take my word, suspend your disbelief, and read on...
This was my view a week ago - Saturday July 2nd, to be exact. I cant believe a week has gone by already! Yikes! Last Saturday was the St. Peter's Fine Art Show in Lewes, DE. It is one of my regular shows, that I enjoy, and this weekend was even more perfect - the weather cooperated! Take a look at that sky...
Where did last week go? I lost a few days in a pollen induced haze of headaches and general lethargy. It is amazing how fantastic "Normal" feels after running on depleted energy stores. SO last week- no posts. Oops.
This week - there is a lot going on. Meeting today with the amazing M. Carol Mauer to finalize our plans for a ceramic finger labyrinth class. Should be wonderful. More on that ASAP. (It will be soon, in Wilmington, DE)
