Well the ‘Eynsham Doors’ installation has come down from exhibition. I have sold half of the individual pieces on it which is a plus; that means I have covered costs and made a profit. It was very popular and I had loads of nice words said about it. So my tail is wagging. I am surprised about needing the validation from people even those who explained that they could not buy the one they liked because it did not match the decor!! Copies of my illustrated artist statement (complete with contact details) where taken away to send to friends and families.
I have three old paintings up for sale in another exhibition. Two are based on the local reservoir and have been up in the sailing club house for a year before being returned unsold to me. I was shocked to discover when removing the details card which had been stuck on the glass to discover that the mounts were not light proof. I have told the guy who frames my work but considering the discount he offers me his apology was all I got. Happily one of them has sold.
The last piece ‘The Ascension of the Malingerer’ large size is a difficulty. The complaint is always about it’s size. It was a commission but when the drawing was almost finished it was declared too big. So I re-drew the picture for the client and went on later to finish the original drawing. So fingers crossed that it sells on it’s third outing.
