As I begin writing this post I am acutely aware of feeling totally overwhelmed and deserving of a bubbly bath, huge bar of Cadbury's Dairy Milk and a quiet lie down in a darkened room.
It's not very often I am lost for words, but, miracles do happen occasionally!
Lasts nights preview was amazing, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.
All in all, there were around 100 people through the gallery doors last night and the place was packed out. Food and wine flowed, laughter and stifled giggles as people found things to relate to and an all round feeling of friendly, good natured banter prevailed. Thank you to every last one of you who came along last night, you made it a very special evening indeed.
Fiona and Andy who own the Bakehouse Gallery made a huge effort last night, the place looked amazing and they went beyond the call of duty to make everyone welcome. Andy made a fabulous job of framing all the paintings, whilst Fiona made the best tiny cheese scones ever, and on top of that they lent me their beloved juke box to provide the music. Thanks guys, you did me proud!
People who have followed my work since it's early days turned out to lend their support as did lots of new people I haven't met before, it was great to renew old acquaintances and forge new ones, needless to say work sold and new interest in the work found, just amazing! It even managed to inspire a new young artist (hello Nathan, hope you're painting loads!).
I have a few photos to share at some point, when I get round to it in a few days, maybe when my head stops spinning!
So I'm having a couple of days off to spend with my family, they haven't seen much of me this summer so I owe them at least that much. BUT, Tuesday morning it will be all systems go again, there is a notebook stuffed with ideas for new paintings shoving and jostling to be at the front of the queue.
So, once again thank you to everyone who came along, for those of you who couldn't make it, the exhibition runs for the next three weeks, Tuesday to Saturday.
See you again soon,
Mxxx
