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Hmmm - I seem to be getting a few posts in here over the last couple of weeks; it's a bit like the old 'waiting for a bus' scenario, so best make the best of it while we can, eh?
As previously mentioned, the Goole Art Society's Exhibition is now up and running in the museum above the library in the town, and runs until 24 November. I've never been to either of them before, and was quite excited and looking forward to things. The last post I did tried to set out my thoughts on 'Calls For Entries' as opposed to just exhibitions, and how I thought it was better to simply take part in an exhibition as a means to get your work viewed by the public. So, having taken part in my first exhibition, what did I make of it all then?
Being totally honest, I must say that I really enjoyed the experience. If it's fame and fortune you are looking for, I would say 'forget it', but taken as a means to look and learn, then it's a good experience. As a slight side issue to the 'fame' bit, the first member to arrive had hardly been there 10 minutes when the local Press arrived in the form of a photographer. The good lady neatly arranged us into a group pose, took half a dozen pictures and that was it. She was off, no names, no idea of where we lived, so anyone wanting details may have to hire a private detective!
On the plus side, it was very interesting and enjoyable to have the time to talk to other artists, swapping ideas and techniques. I also enjoyed getting to understand how the different mediums appeal to each of us. Being an artist can at times be a lonely occupation (not all the time) but I guess it's like plenty of other hobbies; there is that isolation that appeals, where you just sit, or stand, and concentrate solely on your subject. Locked in your own thoughts as to how to draw this line, what colour to use, tones, shapes etc.
One little bit of news for anyone interested is that I now have my Twitter account up and running again, so look for @paulastle1 and become a follower if you wish. I hope some of you will.
As I always close by saying "Whatever your art - enjoy it", and on this day I most certainly did.
Paul
Hmmm - I seem to be getting a few posts in here over the last couple of weeks; it's a bit like the old 'waiting for a bus' scenario, so best make the best of it while we can, eh?
As previously mentioned, the Goole Art Society's Exhibition is now up and running in the museum above the library in the town, and runs until 24 November. I've never been to either of them before, and was quite excited and looking forward to things. The last post I did tried to set out my thoughts on 'Calls For Entries' as opposed to just exhibitions, and how I thought it was better to simply take part in an exhibition as a means to get your work viewed by the public. So, having taken part in my first exhibition, what did I make of it all then?
Being totally honest, I must say that I really enjoyed the experience. If it's fame and fortune you are looking for, I would say 'forget it', but taken as a means to look and learn, then it's a good experience. As a slight side issue to the 'fame' bit, the first member to arrive had hardly been there 10 minutes when the local Press arrived in the form of a photographer. The good lady neatly arranged us into a group pose, took half a dozen pictures and that was it. She was off, no names, no idea of where we lived, so anyone wanting details may have to hire a private detective!
On the plus side, it was very interesting and enjoyable to have the time to talk to other artists, swapping ideas and techniques. I also enjoyed getting to understand how the different mediums appeal to each of us. Being an artist can at times be a lonely occupation (not all the time) but I guess it's like plenty of other hobbies; there is that isolation that appeals, where you just sit, or stand, and concentrate solely on your subject. Locked in your own thoughts as to how to draw this line, what colour to use, tones, shapes etc.
One little bit of news for anyone interested is that I now have my Twitter account up and running again, so look for @paulastle1 and become a follower if you wish. I hope some of you will.
As I always close by saying "Whatever your art - enjoy it", and on this day I most certainly did.
Paul
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