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Outdoor Art Festivals, Here I Come

7/18/2019

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As I continue growing and expanding in my art career, I find that I'm ready to take the next step with my pastel painting. And that would be selling them, of course.

So, I've decided it's time for: outdoor art festivals!

I always used to say that I didn't want to do outdoor fairs. Unpredictable weather was a big drawback, as well as the fact that they use up valuable summer weekends.

But, my kids are growing and my life is changing, and I'm ready to tackle taking my art to the great outdoors. 

Getting Ready

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I'm currently in preparation mode for this new endeavor. And, what do you know, I think I really like the preparation part of the process. I have enough experience at doing shows that it's not too challenging, but it's still new and fun.

​Step one, I've had about a dozen of my pastel paintings framed. I think they turned out wonderfully. I'll have a few more done soon, I think.

Step two, I've been working on some marketing materials so I can offer portrait commission information at the show. I do love painting portraits, so hopefully this will be a good way to encourage commissions!
​Step three - and very importantly! - I've got to purchase a tent. It'll happen soon. I'm doing research.

Edina Fall Into the Arts

And so! ​This September, I'll be at the Edina Fall Into the Arts Festival. This will be my first ever outdoor art fair! I'll have a tent full of my new work in pastels, both originals and prints, along with a nice selection of my textile art work. I'm very excited. I'm hoping for nice weather and a great crowd!

Examples of the work I'll have at the festival

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Pastels on sanded paper • "Black Swallowtail Visits the Garden" • 9" x 12"
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Pastels on sanded paper • "Royal Candles" • 9" x 9"
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Pastels on paper • "June, Again" • 12" x 15"
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Textiles, cotton and linen • "Two Views" • 40" x 30"
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Textiles, cotton and linen • "Reflection: Sometimes They Get Along" • 30" x 62"

I hope to see you at the Edina Fall into the Arts Festival this September!
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    I also enjoy reflecting on the human condition.

    In my blog, I write about my musings and my art.

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