Sunday, June 7, 2009

A Virgin No More! Hear About It!

You will never guess what I did yesterday........it was my first..........um, no, not that! I participated in my very first art festival! Decided at the last minute (Friday afternoon) to go for it. Spent until after midnight finding enough easels and framing four items for it. Wasn't really expecting to sell anything- just needed to take that first step even though I didn't have that many items. Low and behold, the heavens opened up (not with rain, thankfully) and someone purchased two items as I started to pack up! The zentangles, who would have thunk it - she bought the two zentangles below that I had framed. I also met one of my blog friends, she was in the festival as well. Visit her site if you want to see the photo her husband took. http://www.micheleleeart.com/ She does some beautiful work and has a good heart.
Michelle said when I first met her yesterday that she had told friends about my zentangles and thinks it could be my little niche.........
I probably will do more.......
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23 comments:

  1. marianneJune 7, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    How cool is that!
    And that you sold something!
    Congratulations, maybe a beginning.....

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  2. KatiejaneJune 7, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    HOORAY FOR YOU!!!! I definately say DO MORE! You are so good at these. I'm so happy your first show did so well. Hope you have plans for more. Keep us posted.
    Oh, and congratulations for becoming a seasoned "art fair artist".

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  3. studio loloJune 7, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    wooooooo-hoooooooo!!!!

    You GO girlfriend!

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  4. MimJune 7, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    wow - that is SO cool! Good for you - you give me courage

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  5. Cris, Artist in OregonJune 7, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    CONGRATS!!!!! That is wonderful. It is a good feeling to sell something at a festival isnt it? Your zentangles are WONDERFUL and I do think your friend is right on.

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  6. Michele LeeJune 7, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    I am so happy for you!!! It was really great being able to finally meet you face to face.And I am very happy that you took the plunge. It is always scary the first time...they get easier as you go. Keep up the Zentangles.

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  7. soulbrushJune 8, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    this is just sooooo thrilling! i am so proud of you. it takes 'guts' to put yourself out there and risk!!! well done you. and yes do mpre, lots and lots more...do atc cards of them and swap with us!!!go girl go!

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  8. twincedarJune 8, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    Congratulations! I know that first big step is hard as I just participanted in my first juried art show!

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  9. Lisa at GreenbowJune 8, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    Congrats on taking that first scary step. AND you sold something. whoooo hoooooo

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  10. Lynn CohenJune 8, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Bravo, take a bow. Lovely work should be seen by as many as possible.

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  11. AnonymousJune 9, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Congrats on putting yourself out there, art shows are so much fun to go to but seem like a lot of work for the artists!

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  12. soulbrushJune 9, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    there's an award over on my blog for you today T.

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  13. Artist Victoria O'NeillJune 9, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Why am I not surprised that you sold the zentagles......and guess what? I got a phone call from the woman who actually invented them. She called to order a WrapADoodle! and we got to talking....and so I wound up trading a WrapADoodle for one of her Zentagle kits. So can't wait to try one. I told her about you and your amazing zentangles....btw, did you get the coloring books?

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  14. supplies overflowing!June 9, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Wahoo! Congratulations woman!!
    Go for it! Again and again!

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  15. david mcmahonJune 9, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Wonderful news - congratulations on the sales.

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  16. Art Fan AkoJune 10, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    How exciting! Congratulations. Looked like an inviting table you got.

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  17. TeriJune 10, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    It all looks so wonderful! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  18. Joan YJune 10, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    WoooW! Awesome! I haven't had the nerve to do an art festival. You do such beautiful work!!! I'm so glad you got to share your wonderful art with others! You go gurl!

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  19. "JeanneG"June 11, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Congratulations on the sale. It's no wonder they sold. They are so pretty.

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  20. SanJune 12, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Those zentagles are so cool! Two eleventh-hour sales at your first art festival--an omen of great things to come!

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  21. Chef EJune 13, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    I believe they are right! I love those... I did my first one too, a few months ago, it feels liberating doesn't it!

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  22. Deepa GopalJune 17, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    WOW!!! Thats wonderful!!
    Congrats!
    And YES, thats a great step one has to take when opportunity knocks:)
    The zentangles are lovely!
    I am very happy for you...Let there be many more sales,dear friend!

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  23. BookMammaJune 20, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    I love your Zentangles! Congrats on your first art fair, I hope it opens the door to many more - and maybe now an Etsy shop is in order!

    Are Zentangles mainly botanical in nature or can you Zentangle other objects too? Animals? Just wondering...

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