Sunday, 30 April 2017

Trade Show Success!

What a weekend! Although I was standing on cement for most of the last two days and my legs are killing me, I am very happy with the response I received at the Trade Show. Twenty-eight people signed up to take a Watercolour Painting Party and more took business cards with plans to make up their own groups for private parties. If everyone who expressed interest follows through I will be doing parties into December. Wow, will I ever be busy!

#1025 Ocean Fog - 10 x 14 watercolour
I thought that more people would be interested in trying one of the fog paintings but I guess most were tired of dull grey weather and wanted to paint colour.
#1030 Rocky Shores - 5 x 7 watercolour

#1031 - Regrowth - 5 x 7 watercolour

This year the most popular choice was the "Little Guys" party. I decided two days before the Trade Show that I needed to have some samples of the paintings suggested for the "Little Guys" and painted the pieces above. Once matted and framed they were a great display for what participants 'could' do at the party. I think another reason for the popularity is that all of the paintings for these parties are quite colourful.

You can see posters with all the paintings on this blog post - too-much-happening

So, now all I have to do is figure out and coordinate when 28 people can be scheduled to attend four different parties - the hard part LOL.

Wish me luck!


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8 comments:

  1. Joan Tavolott30 April 2017 at 18:42

    How exciting...I'm so glad it was a success!!! 28 people will enjoy working with you, so it is exciting for them too. Way to go!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery30 April 2017 at 19:09

      Thanks Joan. I am excited! Also, I just emailed the people who did the painting parties last year so maybe the numbers will go up - lots of fun for Mellowood Studio!

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  2. Sheila30 April 2017 at 21:25

    WOW, so awesome Val, congratulations! I don't know how I missed commenting on the other post, all of those paintings are terrific. Well, put your feet up and rest a bit after your busy weekend. Great news, so happy for your success!!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery30 April 2017 at 23:08

      Thanks Sheila - I am so pleased with the way things went. I did take it a bit easy today but we have had some better weather and that means yard work to be done. There is always something to do - lol. Have a great night.

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  3. Nelvia1 May 2017 at 06:27

    Must be that great work you did with Canva and Picmonkey - got the word across. Congratulations and glad your hard work was successful and that you time invested paid off. You will have so many new stories to tell this year and 28 people will have their lives changed for the better. Yes, been going garden work now for weeks and still lots more to go -- loved it much more when it was growing and I didn't spend all my time cutting!! I do love it still when I am sitting on the porch enjoying the show instead of sweating in the garden.

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    1. Mellowood Gallery1 May 2017 at 09:12

      Ha ha ha, Nelvia. I am sure you are right that the work with Picmonkey and canvas made all the difference - plus the fact that I talked my ear off. Sunshine again today so I will be out in the yard. Not sure I ever 'loved' the type of work that needs doing at this time of year but the end product makes it all worthwhile. Thanks for stopping by.

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  4. Win Dinn, Artist4 May 2017 at 14:54

    Well done, Val - I'm delighted to hear that your trade show foray was such a success! Good on you!!!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery4 May 2017 at 15:02

      Thanks Win - now if those who signed up will just read their emails - lol.

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