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Strange Profiles
Topic Started: Jan 5 2007, 02:02 PM (355 Views)
mifmif	Jan 5 2007, 02:02 PM Post #1
Stardust Member Posts: 3,445 Group: Advanced Members Member #106 Joined: October 23, 2005	I just got offered my first ever solo exhibition!!!! I had a call from someone at Colchester Library to say that they had had a cancellation, and that as my name was first on the reserve list and would I like to have an exhibition there in March!!! (I'm still shaking! ) Naturally I'd be a fool to say 'no', so the exhibition will run from 2nd to 30th March at the Central Library in Colchester! I will be showing several different styles of encaustic art, from abstract to fantasy, though a price range has yet to be finalized! That's all for now folks...I'm still a tad speechless, but I just wanted to share it with you! Maria x Excuse me a mo (runs outside)............ SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!



waxingsteve	Jan 5 2007, 02:13 PM Post #2
Administrator Posts: 13,394 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 16, 2005 Twitter ID craftman57 Facebook ID Steve Smy	WOW! Maria! What wonderful news, and a fantastic start to 2007 for you Steve



Sally	Jan 5 2007, 02:17 PM Post #3
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,875 Group: Advanced Members Member #339 Joined: May 29, 2006	Brilliant news Maria You must be so proud of yourself, what an achievment to be asked to have your own exhibition Good luck with it and I hope you get lots of sales and interest for future commissions Will you be showing us which pics you will be using? and you MUST take photos of the exhibition when it comes round Sally x



Waxman	Jan 5 2007, 02:23 PM Post #4
Diamond Member Posts: 510 Group: Posted Member Member #121 Joined: October 26, 2005	Congratulations, Maria I think that's the best space out of all the Essex libraries. If you need any help, give me a call.



twinthing	Jan 5 2007, 02:24 PM Post #5
Stardust Member Posts: 2,910 Group: Advanced Members Member #112 Joined: October 24, 2005	how fantastic! oh my goodness! I can hear you screaming from here! I cant wait to see it! I would love to come to colchester to see it! (might have to chat to hubs about it!) well done maria! you must feel great!



mifmif	Jan 5 2007, 02:39 PM Post #6
Stardust Member Posts: 3,445 Group: Advanced Members Member #106 Joined: October 23, 2005	Heck....I was still shaking so much that I cocked up the heading of the post...should be 'Strange Profiles (the title of the exhibition)! No way to alter it either! D'oh! Thanks.....I'm still in shock! Never done a solo show before so I have no idea what prices, which pictures, how on EARTH I am going to get them to the library on my own! (:o ) Might have to get OH to take the 2nd off work to help with carrying! I'm all in a tiz about it! Thanks Barry...I may just do that...how are you at carrying? Maria x



Sal	Jan 5 2007, 05:07 PM Post #7
Diamond Member Posts: 673 Group: Posted Member Member #270 Joined: March 15, 2006	Fantastic news Maria. I'm sure it will be a huge success. Salx



Ros	Jan 5 2007, 07:39 PM Post #8
Diamond Member Posts: 717 Group: Posted Member Member #235 Joined: January 31, 2006	Oh what fantastic news Maria You are a star,,, and its well deserved ..... Fame,,, heehheeh,,,, WELL DONE YOU



mifmif	Jan 5 2007, 09:47 PM Post #9
Stardust Member Posts: 3,445 Group: Advanced Members Member #106 Joined: October 23, 2005	Panic just set in when OH thought he couldn't get time off work to help me haul my paintings to the library on the hanging-day. Now he reckons he can go in a bit later, which will give him time to help out! Phew! For a minute there I was beginning to worry that I'd have 10ft arms carrying everything up to the exhibition area. Just trying to plan a poster now. Got a few ideas running round my head, but I am not all that good with graphics HELP!!! Maria x



Butterfly	Jan 5 2007, 10:24 PM Post #10
Diamond Member Posts: 597 Group: Posted Member Member #376 Joined: July 25, 2006	Congratulations and well done Maria. You must be so pleased with yourself and we are all so excited for you. I agree with Sally, you must keep us up to date with everything. What pictures you will be showing etc etc. I am really chuffed for you. It's great to hear of people doing well especially our friends. We will be able to say "I knew her when............" Annette x



Waxman	Jan 5 2007, 11:23 PM Post #11
Diamond Member Posts: 510 Group: Posted Member Member #121 Joined: October 26, 2005	mifmif Jan 5 2007, 01:39 PM ! Thanks Barry...I may just do that...how are you at carrying? Maria x It shouldn't be too bad, Maria; you should be allowed to drive into the delivery bay under the library and get the lift up from there. I can come and help you if your OH can't do it.



mifmif	Jan 5 2007, 11:25 PM Post #12
Stardust Member Posts: 3,445 Group: Advanced Members Member #106 Joined: October 23, 2005	Thanks Annette. I'll certainly keep you up to date with everything! I'm still me you know though! It's taken a LONG time to get this and I am going to savour every moment while it lasts. Could all go pear-shaped at some point, so we'll see! Don't expect to sell much, but at least it raises the profile, not just mine, but EA in general! That HAS to be a good thing! Been putting some ideas down about a poster and I think I have come up with a winner. Won't let you see it just yet though! I'm going over to the library on Monday to have a chat with the person who rang me today. Luckily, since I used to work with her I think she will see me OK! I also know the building very well (hell...I've shelved enough books there to last a life-time! ) so that will help matters! Just need to sort out prices now! That might be difficult....don't want to sell myself short, but at the same time I don't want people to think they are too expensive. It's a tough one to get right! Maria x



mifmif	Jan 5 2007, 11:27 PM Post #13
Stardust Member Posts: 3,445 Group: Advanced Members Member #106 Joined: October 23, 2005	Quote: I can come and help you if your OH can't do it. That's really good of you Barry. I'll have to wait and see what Chris says nearer the time. Could be that he can get the morning off. Might well take you up on the offer though...will let you know. Thanks! I remember that loading bay only too well! And that lift was always getting stuck! Maria x



waxingsteve	Jan 6 2007, 02:03 AM Post #14
Administrator Posts: 13,394 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 16, 2005 Twitter ID craftman57 Facebook ID Steve Smy	Just wish I could offer assistance too, Maria I make a pretty good shopping cart I wouldn't even know where to start on pricing I've always been hopeless at that On the few watercolours I've sold, it's always surprised me how much folk are willing to pay - even for unframed pieces Steve



mifmif	Jan 6 2007, 07:19 AM Post #15
Stardust Member Posts: 3,445 Group: Advanced Members Member #106 Joined: October 23, 2005	Quote: it's always surprised me how much folk are willing to pay - even for unframed pieces Funny, but I have always had the opposite feeling! Mind you...it's be great if that all changed now! Chris has a gallery at one of his libraries. It's actually Chelsea library....now THAT would sound good on paper, wouldn't it? All the rich and famous live up there so I could easily add a few noughts to the price! Only trouble is getting the paintings there...plus the long waiting list....oh and the astronomical hanging fees..... Still....one day......... Maria x



Butterfly	Jan 6 2007, 10:17 AM Post #16
Diamond Member Posts: 597 Group: Posted Member Member #376 Joined: July 25, 2006	Maria, you never know....once you have your foot in the door! Hey will we will be having book signings next? Can't offer physical help you know and can't help with pricing, not much good for anything really, but I can cheer you on and support you from a distance Annette x



Poppy	Jan 6 2007, 11:26 AM Post #17
Cosmic Member Posts: 6,710 Group: Moderators Member #4 Joined: August 16, 2005	WONDERFUL!!!! I am really pleased for you maria. WELL DONE YOU! Poppy Meant to post this last night but the site was SO slow?



waxingsteve	Jan 6 2007, 11:44 AM Post #18
Administrator Posts: 13,394 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 16, 2005 Twitter ID craftman57 Facebook ID Steve Smy	Maria, now Mayfair Library.... I did know an oil painter years ago who had a painting noticed by this little old man, at a charity auction. Well, the old man won the auction - handsomely - and then asked to meet the artist The organisers, thrilled by how much they'd raised, incautiously introduced them to each other Two weeks later, the artist's paintings were being shown in the foyers of a chain of rather well known hotels all around the world And all bought for a stunning amount of money The artist was flabbergasted Steve



mifmif	Jan 6 2007, 10:18 PM Post #19
Stardust Member Posts: 3,445 Group: Advanced Members Member #106 Joined: October 23, 2005	What a great story, Steve. Only one problem...nothing like that EVER happens to me...it's always other people! Maria x



waxingsteve	Jan 6 2007, 10:26 PM Post #20
Administrator Posts: 13,394 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: August 16, 2005 Twitter ID craftman57 Facebook ID Steve Smy	I know that feeling, Maria STeve



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