[Aquanet] Back from Show

[Gilles Durand]

(the initial sending was without subject, sorry for the inconsiderateness)

 

Hi gang!

 

I am just back from a very special show dedicated to watercolor in Brioude,
Auvergne, in the central part of France.

For 2 weeks, around 40 artists are attributed an individual space to hold a
personal show, in 14 places scattered in the town. Artists must be present
in their booth at least 8 days during the festival, as a means to encourage
interaction between artists and visitors. Artists are also expected to
propose activities such as demos, on site painting in the town, and
workshops. The organizing team, while being very energetic and efficient,
manages to instill a welcoming, low pressure atmosphere to the show. Several
informal friendly meeting events between artists and organizers are also
scheduled during the show, to reinforce the atmosphere of camaraderie. 

I was flattered to be accepted in the show to display my work alongside the
paintings of some very fine artists. Roland Palmaerts from Canada was the
guest artist. I was also most impressed by the paintings of Cao Bei An and
the portrait work of Wen Ming Xin (his wife), but many more artists
displayed excellent pieces of art.

I was therefore surprised and delighted to see my own work faring not badly
as I sold 5 paintings, got a portrait commission, and several gallery and
show proposals. 

This, in all, was a very intense and greatly rewarding experience.

You can check the show website at http://www.festivaldaquarelle.com/.
<http://www.festivaldaquarelle.com/>  The "Artistes" section shows a few
images per exhibiting artist and a link to the artist's website ("site")
when available (I definitely must develop mine.).

 

Regards,

 

Gilles

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