Well, I didn't get in again, juried out for the 25th time in a row (got in 1984-86 and then never again, who did I piss off there?).
So, I have been waiting very patiently to hear a real definitive report of the show. We got sort of one from Barbara, God Bless Her. She won an award and told us a few things--she's a newbie, so she is off the hook for not telling more.
But gee, there was Barry Bernstein there after hanging out in the gulf coast beaches and Ybor. No report from him.
Mr. Jim Parker was there--no report. Gee, are you all spending your big bucks very quietly?
And, there there were a lot more AFI-ers there too. But not a peep. Did the committee get to you guys and whisper into your ears,"Not von vord about zeesh show or it is cotchees for you guys, remember what happened to that Johnson guy, oh and that Vaughn fellow too."
So, is somebody going to step up to the plate, or am I going to have to make up an imaginary blog about the show. Believe me I could do it, but it would be so much more fun to read about real exploits. Come on guys, and girls, start earning your red dots.
Connie, I want one to put on my golf bag.
Aloha,Nels
PS. My wife Ellen, to paraphrase her, "Is utterly flabbergasted, that there are no Winter Park posts." The Ybor chickens have gone on strike, they say they are staying in the grapefruit tree until there is a post. Come on guys, SAVE THE YBOR CHICKS.
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Likewise, I drove back to Michigan and just got back last night, trying to beat the predicted ice storm. I have some pix on my camera to download, too. Am wasted this morning from too much driving and not enough sleep though. Briefly, my sales were lower than last year, and Sunday was pretty slow, except for the end of the day. Felt like a Monday at Coconut Grove. The weather was phenomenally good, though, in compaRison to last year's washout on Sunday.
It's a great town, a great art-loving community, and we love doing the show. Just wish we could have sold a few more larger pieces. :-)
Nels
Ann and I were there but it will take a while to come up with a coherent report. We're still trying to catch up on our sleep. Be patient with us.
Nels, I just talked to an artist who won an award. Both he and an award-winner from the Grove both had bad shows at Winter Park. He said that the show had a weird vibe and was really surprised at how poorly he did. Since he had a good Florida season, I guess he was a little bummed to end it this way.
I don't know what the psychology is on buying things but I will buy 10 $30 items and not think twice but will think about spending $300 on one item. I guess that is for another post but Barry got me thinking about that . And it isn't just art, I am that way about buying anything.
Nels, I had to immediately drive up to Asheville, North Carolina where I am having a gallery show for 4 days, starting tomorrow thru Sunday. And, I am giving a 3 day workshop starting Friday(see the events calender). I got here last night and today I spent all day throwing pots and getting ready for the workshop getting clay and supplies, etc. So, I will really have no time to write the review until next week. I want to write the review as soon as possible. However, I really don't have any time right now.
Meanwhile if anyone sees this and wants to come to the workshop, it's $200 + $25 for supplies. Friday includes a very killer lunch provided by a fantastic Japanese chef. Saturday includes hove made pizza done in a wood fired oven. There are 1 day and 2 day prices, too, if you can only make it for a day or two. The details are in the events calender on the front page of AFI on the bottom left.
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