I had a blast last night at the reception for my sculpture show. It had been written up in Western Art Collector magazine , publicized by the gallery and me, and happily we were rewarded with a great turnout of strangers, neighbors and friends who all seemed to be having as good a time as me.
I got a real kick out of being present to answer questions from buyers who were thrilled with their purchases, which made me happier than ever.
Gigi bought a mid size bumper to bumper, and wanted to know how it was made. I cheerfully explained as much as I could, but of course suggested she find out more by searching for 'bumper to bumper' on this blog, since I’ve given detailed photo enhanced ‘how to’s’ on that piece in various sizes!
She’s off home again today after enjoying a re-union with friends.
They all seemed to like my suggestion of naming each one of the turtles after the re-united buddies!
Gerry from across the street added a Nosey mouse to her collection.
Bob and Aggie, who star in this video on YouTube (perfect for very tiny tots, it will DRIVE YOU NUTS if you aren't 3!) brought along some friends.
Thanks again for letting me invade your house with my video camera!
Familiar faces from my blog came along:
Mike Masse, Santa Fe’s patina king.
Lee Wilson, as good a mold maker as you’ll ever find.
Frank Fritzges, without who’s casting skills I wouldn’t have made much of a start at all into the miniature end of the world of bronzes.
I was delighted to run into many others, a few of which I’ll mention here…
Peter Wright, glass artist and bronze publisher . He’s been responsible for publishing many of my larger in physical size, smaller in edition size pieces. In fact I just got news (while writing this) that someone just snapped up one of those pieces, a turtle !
Michael Tatom, a jeweler and sculptor who I first met during Sculpture In The Park, at Loveland, CO.
Vince Maggiore, who did the patinas on my first bronzes, the life sized rabbits, while he was working at Shidoni foundry.
Michelle Chrisman, who paints regularly with Meridee came all the way from Taos with Phil (and then had to drive all the way back again to let the dogs out!).
Juanita who works at Nedra Matteucci’s gallery, and turned a blind eye over the release of my turtle who modeled for me, into the splendid pond they have in their sculpture garden. He’s doing very well, by the way, and is getting quite large now (but not nearly as big as the other turtles there).
Elizabeth who knew Meridee in a former existence, and Kent . They are a pair of authors who've had some very notable successes.
Lots more folks besides, I really appreciate your coming.
Thanks to everyone at Manitou , and of course an extra big thanks to Meridee.
I’ve bent her ears more than most people could ever stand to hear about all things clay and bronze!
I should do this more often!
(did I forget to thank the academy?)
It’s nice to feel like a star for a night!
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2 comments:
Congrats! Well deserved- hope sales were as good as the turn out!
Thanks Deborah.
Between Manitou and the way my mice are flying off the shelves at the museum in Albuquerque I should soon have a mouse at least in every home in the South West (or so it seems!)!
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