tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post2917752085594541794..comments2020-04-27T00:58:54.709-07:00Comments on Through My Lens: Between ShowsAnita Jessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-18229896414119197242011-10-20T08:33:10.036-07:002011-10-20T08:33:10.036-07:00Gordon - Great to hear from you and thanks for the...Gordon - Great to hear from you and thanks for the kind words. I guess it has been pretty hectic around here. A great deal of my version of "running around" and some stress fractures on the emotional level.Anita Jessehttp://ajesse.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-43024425240682112612011-10-19T14:28:33.104-07:002011-10-19T14:28:33.104-07:00well done on the shows, the sales, and surviving t...well done on the shows, the sales, and surviving the fires!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18198290151737317627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-27589733062307286402011-10-19T06:30:23.169-07:002011-10-19T06:30:23.169-07:00JP - Thanks for that "congrats". I appr...JP - Thanks for that "congrats". I appreciate the thought. It certainly is a great feeling. Knowing what it feels like to consider before spending, I am always honored when someone decides that their emotional attachment to a piece of my work is enough to override budgetary concerns.Anita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-26340296851973105822011-10-19T05:00:27.991-07:002011-10-19T05:00:27.991-07:00Congrats on the shows, and the sales. It's su...Congrats on the shows, and the sales. It's such a wonderful feeling when someone spends their hard-earned cash on your art!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-39391854472856074232011-10-19T04:27:02.954-07:002011-10-19T04:27:02.954-07:00PJ - Thank you for the comment. I will attempt to...PJ - Thank you for the comment. I will attempt to write some coherent notes on my experience; but, frankly, I don't expect those observations to be of any use to anyone else. What I am doing has met some of my needs, but, then my needs are not great.Anita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-70257662699573584692011-10-18T18:32:46.726-07:002011-10-18T18:32:46.726-07:00Congrats on your sales. I hope you post more about...Congrats on your sales. I hope you post more about your experiences with doing art shows -- I'm very much interested in your take on them.pjhttp://photomontana.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-83034059668289551982011-10-14T20:28:10.332-07:002011-10-14T20:28:10.332-07:00Ken - I am sorry I forgot to answer your "onl...Ken - I am sorry I forgot to answer your "online gallery" question. Many of the pieces had been previewed here online, but never had been taken to "print ready" and never in a show. I will be posting the brand-spanking new one soon. I got close to print ready with at least three more new ones, but just could not make it to the framing stage. I will probably list which made itAnita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-78225425287980104752011-10-14T20:11:07.490-07:002011-10-14T20:11:07.490-07:00Monte - I appreciate the wishes for a good show. ...Monte - I appreciate the wishes for a good show. Our venue for tomorrow is quite small—closer, maybe, to tiny. But, I look forward to meeting some more people and know I will enjoy the afternoon. Then, I guarantee—lots of rest next week.Anita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-87364761061752058572011-10-14T20:05:23.135-07:002011-10-14T20:05:23.135-07:00Earl - Yes, it is a very special experience. I al...Earl - Yes, it is a very special experience. I always feel grateful for it. No chance I will have enough of those moments to ever brush them off as "business as usual". Next week, I plan to do my vegetable act. Some plotting and scheming, a few long-delayed errands, and loads of rest.Anita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-78738877598869402402011-10-14T20:00:08.479-07:002011-10-14T20:00:08.479-07:00Paul - "Rampant creativity"—I like that!...Paul - "Rampant creativity"—I like that! And you have a point in that it keeps me out of trouble. You certainly got a laugh out of me with the "little people" crack. You would have to do some fancy searching to find anyone who is more aware of much I have to be humble about. I was looking through a couple of my galleries today and the humility welled up in me. Yikes. DownrightAnita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-914303348040945702011-10-14T19:47:43.570-07:002011-10-14T19:47:43.570-07:00Ove - Thanks for your agreement that my rule was &...Ove - Thanks for your agreement that my rule was "plain insane". Fortunately, I never claimed be 90% rational in all my decisions. I am glad you joined in. .Anita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-89610516155464743682011-10-14T19:37:45.240-07:002011-10-14T19:37:45.240-07:00Ken - You are so right. Seeing someone's eyes ...Ken - You are so right. Seeing someone's eyes light up when they look at something you have done is a very special experience. I get such a thrill of watching someone "fall" for a piece. Then, when they actually spend hard-earned money. Wow—Makes me feel quite privileged.Anita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-462057532669855412011-10-14T16:06:35.126-07:002011-10-14T16:06:35.126-07:00I love to hear your stories of success! Congratula...I love to hear your stories of success! Congratulations! Good luck on the next one and make sure you get some rest in between.Monte Stevenshttp://montestevens.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-64268137686327866732011-10-14T06:58:57.818-07:002011-10-14T06:58:57.818-07:00It's always nice when you know people apprecia...It's always nice when you know people appreciate you efforts, talents and art enough to vote with their pocketbooks. Take care and grab some rest when you can.Earlhttp://meanderingpassage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-45342424632681910992011-10-13T17:55:31.689-07:002011-10-13T17:55:31.689-07:00Well! Well! Well! I am certainly happy that all th...Well! Well! Well! I am certainly happy that all that has kept you away is 'rampant creativity'. There are much worse things. :) Congratulations on the sales and the success of the show. Remember the little people! :)Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794079257866559509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-49402954105067127702011-10-13T08:25:15.143-07:002011-10-13T08:25:15.143-07:00Haha, this was wonderful news, Anita. Congratulati...Haha, this was wonderful news, Anita. Congratulation to your show, I happy it went so well, with sold images and all. This 90 per cent new rule, that's plain insane. Good! It means you're more than alive.Ovehttp://www.ovepove.senoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-90531389242111589132011-10-12T16:14:54.782-07:002011-10-12T16:14:54.782-07:00I'll add my congratulations to the list. It&#...I'll add my congratulations to the list. It's a wonderful felling to have someone buy some of your work. I am also relieved that your absence was more "work related" than anything else. Good luck on the upcoming shows. How can I see what is in the shows? Is there an online gallery?ken bellohttp://oneowner.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-4197525641194557202011-10-12T16:09:32.883-07:002011-10-12T16:09:32.883-07:00Mark - The sales made for a lovely outcome. After ...Mark - The sales made for a lovely outcome. After all, the income will help finance the next round of madness, right? If I had to do this on a regular shedule, I might flip out. But, making our own arrangements made the experience a great adventure. Thank you for adding your thoughts.Anita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-88697827740300219732011-10-12T15:32:02.872-07:002011-10-12T15:32:02.872-07:00Congrats Anita. Sounds like you had a great showi...Congrats Anita. Sounds like you had a great showing, and that's terrific on the sales. That certainly helps with all the effort put into the preparation.Markhttp://www.grafphoto.com/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-81942427840883312222011-10-12T11:19:16.517-07:002011-10-12T11:19:16.517-07:00Roberta - Thank you for your encouragement. I hav...Roberta - Thank you for your encouragement. I have times when I ask myself, "why?". But, mostly, I am delighted that my "business" partner and I have cooked all this up. <br /><br />I had thought I would rest up for a few days; however, since I took a nasty fall on Tuesday, I am focused on recuperating in time for this Saturday's very small show. Thank goodness it is onlyAnita Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671820780634003286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018576996941070707.post-929300827567356602011-10-12T08:01:20.157-07:002011-10-12T08:01:20.157-07:00Congratulations on your art shows! I am glad your ...Congratulations on your art shows! I am glad your absence is not caused by anything negative. Good luck with your next show. I look forward to hearing about it when you are home and rested.Robertahttp://www.robertamurray.canoreply@blogger.com