I thought I would share some images that I took just after I put up this show at High Desert Gallery. They asked me to hang the work early, so there are a few empty spaces that I filled a week later with paintings that were not quite dry when the rest of the work went up.
The space is wonderful, very high ceilings with the original tin ceiling tiles from 1914. The light floods in the front windows and the gallery lighting is excellent. There's enough room to step back to see paintings from a distance as well as up close. This gallery likes to hang work "Salon Style", so I knew that I would have to plan for arrangements that would flow not only logically but color-wise and stylistically, too. I was so relieved when the work was finally up and I could see it all together, instead of strung out in bits and pieces in my living room. The paintings all seem to be living nicely together.
You can see all the images here.
The gallery claimed to have "lots" of empty walls right now so I was invited to put up anything I wanted. I added some of the still life paintings I've been doing - here are a few, sorry that the smaller ones are partially cut off but you get the idea. You might think that it would help because I work at this gallery part time, but no. The pressure was actually worse because they have finally offered me exclusive representation and I didn't want to either embarrass myself or let their expectations down.
So far the public has been very supportive in their comments and appreciation. I've found it's easier to pretend that the artist is someone else when I talk about the work. I don't admit it unless I'm asked because I don't want to make them uncomfortable in case they like one of the other artist's work more than mine. Anyway, enjoy this virtual exhibit.
Hi Sue. I just had to post a comment because this post (and your blog in general) reminds me so much of a story Dianna sent us a while back.
She was told early on that a career in the arts was impossible, so went a different more financially secure route. Then a little later decided to "chuck it" and pursue her true passion -- art!
Check out here story at the link below. Hope you like it.
http://www.ahamoment.com/vote/dianna
Posted by: Mike | October 09, 2009 at 02:18 PM
Thank you to all of you for the kind comments. I really didn't expect it
since I try to keep this blog more general and not about "me" - but thanks
for the encouragement!
Posted by: Sue Smith | October 01, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Congratulations on your show and representation! I love your work and enjoy following your blog. Best wishes!
Posted by: suzemyst@nycap.rr.com | October 01, 2009 at 04:25 AM
Very nice display. Some of those little still life paintings are great! Congratulations!
Posted by: Donald Diddams | September 30, 2009 at 06:08 AM
Pretty gallery and beautiful work. Esp. like the egret. Congrats!
Posted by: Sue Furrow | September 30, 2009 at 05:55 AM
Looks like a great show, Sue. Congrats on the representation, too.
Posted by: Jo-Ann Sanborn | September 30, 2009 at 04:46 AM