Finally getting a moment to catch up here and let you all know how the Exhibition went. Well where do I start...It was an amazing time, a fantastic opportunity and a wonderful experience.
For any artist to have a Solo Exhibition is always a great opportunity and an honour. That anyone would want fill a whole gallery with my work was something I never imagined would happen, and meant so much. I have a special lady to thank for that. Janet Thomas, the owner of the Kington Gallery
, a wonderful artist and a true friend, and someone i will always be grateful too. *****
The Kington Gallery
4 Church Street, Kington,
Herefordshire
HR5 3AZ
Phone 01544 231581 Email kington-gallery@homecall.co.uk
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We spent all day arranging paintings, and re-arranging them :)...Ruth Harris, another wonderful artist and friend came along to support and help us, we wouldn't have got it all done without her...Huge thanks to you Ruth.
We had a fabulous 2 weeks with sales of both paintings and cards.
To finish of the Exhibition I gave a demo of how to paint Portraits in Watercolour in a looser style, and what a wonderful day it was... I've always wanted to teach, to be able to share with other artists what i've learned so far, so there was nothing more rewarding than seeing other artists so inspired by the demo, they were eager to pick up a brush and have a go themsleves.
Janet kindly set up some tables with everything needed for them, what a fantastic idea and we had so much fun.. It all worked so well, as this enabled them to retain more of what they had learned as they are immediately trying it for yourself, so can ask questions while I was at hand.....almost a workshop as well..
I received such wonderful feedback from this demo on my teaching, which was so invaluable to me, as you always wonder if your going in the right direction. This too was another great opportunity for me and I'd like to thank everyone who attended.
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Stephie... it was a joy to work with you on both the exhibition and demo.
All who visited were VERY impressed.....
You were also a most enjoyable house-guest.......
Hope it wont be too long before you return to Kington
and cook another delicious curry - greatly appreciated by T!!
JT
Janet....You'll never know how much I appreciated this and everything you did... and thank you for all the hospitality..so glad the food was enjoyed....
I had a wonderful time meeting up with Ruth again too...Who would have guessed we would be doing this a couple of years ago :D
I'm sure it won't be too long before the next visit
This looks like it was a very nice show. Congratulations!
Hi Jacqueline...It was a wonderful show in a beautiful part of the country...Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment...
Stephie
So pleased that this went so very well for both of you, Stephie and Janet. Looks like you had a wonderful time - congratulations!
Congradulations, Stephie! It looked like a very enjoyable and successful affair.
Stephie, I'm so happy for you! You are an amazing artist and I'm thrilled that you are getting the recognition you so richly deserve. And how wonderful for it to be at Janet's gallery! It's all so exciting. Just wish I could have been there to see the exhibiltion and celebrate with you! Blessings!!!!!
This is so delightful to see you in this lovely and quaint gallery of JT's. Congratulations Stephie! I know this will bring you many new opportunities.
Oh we did Sharon, and thank you so much...Such a shame you couldn't have joined us....
Kathryn.Thank you....It was a real experience and thoroughly enjoyable.
Now wouldn't that have been something Deb....For us all to have been together too.....One day it will happen, i'm sure..:D
Thanks so much Kay..What a pity it wasn't open when you were here..
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