LOOKING GOOD
Looking back on the last year – I’m starting to feel quite optimistic. Sold another painting at the weekend – a long slow-burning lead from the very first exhibition I did, in Brick Lane, after Graduation. I’ve made 3 or 4 quite good sales so far and am less apprehensive about what this dreaded ‘networking’ thing.
My tutor, Jane Watt, when I expressed fears about networking, gave me some sound advice ‘just be open to opportunities and stop worrying’. Well she was so right. Simply enjoying what I do and connecting with people leads to such interesting ideas. So much in the pipeline now.
BUT important to keep on learning, researching, developing, being aware without thinking about exhibitions or sales. Just being true to making art.
Visited the Matisse Cut-outs last week – an old favourite but still inspiring. Discovered a new artist (new to me!) Albert Marquet – wonderfully simple, clean use of colour and brushstrokes. Loved painting the Norfolk Dunes so may revisit with theses two in mind.
