I ordered a roll of paper online today- to be delivered to Art On Armitage directly. I’ve also checked the 5-day forecast in Chicago and the warmest day is Friday. Max 8 degrees. I’ll need more jumpers. My sketchbook has been selected for the Sketch Drawing Prize 2011. I am sorting out info, statement and CV for a catalogue. My sketchbooks are often a bit random and reflect different strands of my practice so it’s not like writing a statement about one body of work. Still some work to do. No news on Mik’s paintings :(
The art auction raised over £2500 for the Pakistani Flood appeal. Everything was sold. I don’t know who bought mine and what it went for. I think the organisers will have enough on sorting out payment and admin etc. so I won’t bother them to find out. I gave my talk about being an artist, setting up painting holidays, developing the studios and exhibiting and fitting in life etc at South Notts College today. I remembered … when I graduated in 1995 I made an effort to apply for 3 things in AN a month. Amongst the successes was selection to show in the Mostyn Open, and also the opportunity to exhibit in a 3-person show at the Byard Gallery (as part of Strata, an artist-led event). I expect there were a few rejections too.
One of my paintings is to be auctioned tomorrow in aid of the Pakistani Floods Appeal at Deda in Derby . My modest contribution, Run Rabbit Run will be auctioned alongside artwork by celebrated artists such as Julian Opie and Jeremy Deller. As well as lots of pieces from local artists there are signed books, tickets and t-shirts up for grabs – all in aid of a worthy cause. For those who can’t make the event there is a facility to make a bid online. See http://artsauction.co.uk
