The Studio and Senior Art Show
A month ago I unveiled my senior art show to the world. Well, to Montana at least. The lead up was insane. I spent everyday working away in the heat of my studio. The studio that I moved out of just a couple days ago. On the second floor of the art building it was a sweltering place to step foot into. It was a bit of a rough place, with floors that splinter and walls with holes from hanging past artwork. Nonetheless, it was mine and had been for the last three years of school. This semester I spent the most time in there, nearly every day for a whole month leading up to the show. Hours of carefully practicing calligraphy or freeing myself with the liquid of watercolors where spent there. I am going to miss that place, but anyways, onto the art show.
The show was a whirlwind, but my hours of work paid off in full. People were in and out of the gallery from three, an hour before the opening, to past closing at six. It was overwhelming at times but the feedback was amazing. I had spent the whole week before worrying about how my work would be perceived. My creation tends to lean towards imagery from lake country, my home back in Northern Minnesota. So, I was concerned about how it would be received in the high plains of Montana. It went amazingly well. The comments I got consisted of high praise and positive feedback. I am still astounded by the whole event. The show closes in just a few day and out of the 23 pieces I have on display, 18 have sold over the last month. I never thought I’d have what it takes to ‘just be an artist’ in life, but this event has me rethinking that.
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