Sunday morning greetings.
I’m writing this morning before beginning the second day of the DeLand-area Studio Tour.
What a first day!
The space outside my studio greeted visitors.
I was incredibly grateful for all the folks who came to visit.
For the ones who come back year after year.
For the first-time visitors.
For the AMAZING honor of visitors who drove multiple hours just to visit my studio.
For the sales.
For the wonderful artist-to-artist conversations.
So, thinking this morning, I am realizing how much this is part of the artistic process.
Yes, the time alone thinking, creating, cherishing the time spent, thinking your thoughts, watching them turn into a visual expression, enjoying what you’ve made: yes. That’s part of being an artmaker.
But sharing what you’ve created with others is really the fulfillment of the process.
There is no communication of ideas if they are kept hidden.
I write this as a gentle nudge of encouragement to the artmakers who are hesitant to seek out venues to share their work with others. Make yourself do it. It’s why you made something.
And as a deep appreciation for art-appreciators. You provide the realization of the artmaking process.
Now to have a second cup of coffee and go prep the studio for day two.
(I have to open a new pack of fig newtons. They were a big hit with visitors yesterday!)
For all the artmakers: Happy creating
For all the art lovers: Happy appreciating
Thank you for reading. I always enjoy questions and comments.
--Bobbi
bobbi@bobbibaughstudio.com
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