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lakeview east recap
We spent the weekend at the 10th annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts – thank you so very much to everyone who came to the fair, to those who gave my art a new home and to those who sent an encouraging note from afar. It is so appreciated. My heart is full and I am so grateful for all my friends, family, followers and supporters!
If you’re reading this after seeing my booth at the fest, hello I’m so happy you’re here! Please feel free to order from my Etsy shop, and I’m also available for custom paintings or local pick up so just shoot me an email or comment below if you’re interested.I did over 55 transactions throughout the weekend. Over half of my paintings were purchased including my second largest piece to date a 36×36 three panel abstract painting named Blues Fest. It was great to see all the Love You So and Be Sharp paintings go so quickly on Saturday. I am also happy to report that my new favorite and most recent painting Mountains sold on Sunday. Other items that were a big hit were the 12×24 city paintings – I had Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC.
It was really nice to have so many friends and family visit and keep me company. I especially want to thank everyone who pitched in to help this weekend. These fairs are definitely a team effort! Sunday night we broke down my booth, packed up and went out for a celebratory dinner. I was exhausted, but so happy!
Art festival season is over now until next spring when we will do it all over again. Art fairs take up a lot of time, money and effort but I really think it’s worth it to take advantage of the opportunity to get out there and show my art. I am still recovering from the long weekend but I’m slowly starting to clean up, get organized and take photos of my new pieces. There will be a big shop update soon and more to come in a few weeks on the ARTober custom artwork sale.
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Lakeview East Festival of the Arts is here this weekend, Saturday, September 13th from 10-6 through Sunday, September 14th from 10-5 along Broadway between Belmont and Hawthorne. Check out all the fest details here! I’m booth 90 so stop by and say hello! I will have – Chicago inspired art, Home, Happy Hour and Beachside paintings and prints, abstract paintings in a variety of sizes, nursery art and several city paintings including New York City, Washington DC, San Francisco and Seattle.
We’ve been busy all week with show prep which means lots of painting, printing and packaging over here. For anyone who can’t come to the fest, I’ll be listing new items online soon. I’ll also be posting photos over on Instagram if you want to see more/follow along. Hope to see you there!
studio update | leading up to lakeview arts fest
I am busy gearing up for Lakeview East Festival of the Arts which is happening this weekend! I can’t believe it’s going to be my 4th year at this show! It crept up fast – it feels like only a few weeks ago I was taking down my booth for Wells. All summer I was up to my eyeballs in house projects but lately I’ve been working hard to complete a few new paintings (like Whole World above) and get ready for the fest. I don’t think, personally and professionally, I’ve ever had this much on my plate. I have to keep reminding myself that I always get stuff done and I always finish my projects. Friday afternoon is set up for the big show!
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wells street art festival recap
A big thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who came by Wells Street Art Festival and to all of you who made a purchase at my booth. As usual, I was completely blown away by the response. Your enthusiasm for my art means the world to me, and I truly appreciate your support! If you’re reading this after seeing my booth at the fest, hello I’m so happy you’re here! Please feel free to order from my Esty shop, and I am available for custom paintings or local pick up so just email me.
Leading up to the fest I felt really good and less stressed out than I usually do. I did over 40 transactions throughout the weekend. Be Sharp paintings sold out and almost half of my paintings were purchased. I am also happy to report that my favorite and most recent painting Whole World sold. The other items that were a big hit were the Home prints and the 12×24 city paintings – I had Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Washington DC. Thanks again to everyone who stopped by and for all the kind words about my art! Throughout the weekend I was battling a pretty serious viral infection so I especially want to thank all my friends and family who pitched in to help!
I spent most of last week catching up on emails and online orders. This week I plan to start working on a few custom orders and slowly building back up my inventory of paintings for the next fair – September 13th and 14th I’m participating in the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. It’s an excellent arts fair celebrating its 10th year and a great showcase of all the local Chicago artists. Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates!
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wells street art festival reminder
Happy Friday! Just a reminder that the Wells Street Art Festival is this weekend. Please stop by to see my work in person (55+ original paintings and dozens of prints) plus several other amazing artists, listen to some live music, eat delicious food, drink a little wine and say hello.
This week has been wildly busy. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen a few photos of my studio as I prepare for this weekend. I participated in the fest last year and had such a great time that I couldn’t wait to apply again this year. I’ve been preparing for it since January – sketching, painting, ordering supplies, packaging prints, signing, framing and photographing all of my artwork.
The Wells Street Art Festival is located along Wells Street between North Avenue and Division, starts at 10:00 am and closes at dusk. I’m booth 301. Please come check it out!
