The outside Christmas lights have been taken down; the wreathes on the garage and front door have been put away; the Christmas tree has been stripped bare and dismantled; the rush of the Holiday Season is over. It’s time to sit back and relax a little.
But wait! January 20th is just around the corner and that means the start of The Arizona Fine Art EXPO. Relaxing will have to wait until EXPO ends on April 3rd. There are trips to Home Depot to be made and many details to be attended to before the big show begins.
The most important element, my artwork, is almost ready. My newest sculpture, “Horseplay” is fresh from the foundry and I just finished mounting it on a beautiful custom-made mesquite base. Can’t wait to hear the ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’. Must quick order nameplate though.
My new oil paintings are ready to hang – yes I’ll be showing some original Western Oil Paintings along with my Western Bronze Sculptures. Just had them professionally photographed and digital images made so I have the option of offering giclees as well as the originals.
Made my first trip to Home Depot and picked up all of the 2×3′s and brackets to build new light bars. Oops, forgot to get the paneling I want to hang to lighten up my studio – back to HD again. While there, looked at black paint – $28 per gallon – yikes! Went to Walmart and got if for one-fourth the price. Got back home and painted everything black that needed painting. Wow! The hard stuff is almost done, except for set-up day of course. Still need to go on-line and order some spare light bulbs – be prepared is my motto! Also must print name cards for all of the artwork, some business cards, and maybe a few brochures. Need to compose and send out a newsletter to my clients announcing the show and perhaps write a blog for my website. Oh! Looks like that last one is done!
Now if only Home Depot doesn’t summon me again, maybe I can get a few days rest.
Each year more than 100 nationally acclaimed artists are juried into the show. There are always many new artists each year but also a lot of familiar faces from prior shows with new works of art. Each artist has their own studio inside the big tent where they display their artwork and can be found working, creating new pieces of art, even as you watch.
At EXPO, you will find paintings in all mediums, sculptures in bronze, metal, copper, stone, glass, clay, gourds and wood. There is furniture, mosaics, mirrors, photography, jewelry and more! The subject matter is also all-inclusive — abstract, western, traditional, waterscapes, horses, Indians & Cowboys, contemporary, figurative, nudes, landscapes and more!
I will be in Studio 48 where you can watch me work and see my Western Bronze Sculpture and Oil Paintings.
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