[Woodcarver] Muras first show report

[Linehan718 at aol.com]

As for my first show, it was both a huge sucess and failure at the same  
time.  Pity the failure is always in the $ department. As an artist  who works in 
lots of wood mediums I had all types of wooden objects for sale,  though 90% 
was carvings.  I showcased my carvings but really didn't sell  any of them, 
although there was interest expressed.  My scrollsaw work and  pyro work sold 
easily because it could be priced more reasonably, while I was  happy for the 
dollars i was also dismayed as carving is my true passion, but yet  I refused to 
lower my prices. I made some money but not enough to make up  for all the time 
and energy invested but as for it being my first step out into  the public, 
it was a huge success.  People love my work.  Some people  even thanked me for 
doing this type of work which is rarely seen in my  parts.  I did get a 
carving commission and some possible promises of  others.  I had people gathering 
around me and my display all day.  I  was asked to be part of a six part series 
of shows and also asked to participate  in a juried show.  The organizers of 
the event , in no uncertain terms, let  me know that I was the best artist 
present and were begging me to return  again.  As I sit here tired on Mon. morn 
assessing the whole experience, I  know that i will need to find better venues 
for my carvings but overall am quite  happy with my first venture out into the 
public.

 
Maura carvin'  in  nyc
http://www.carvinginNYC.com
http://www.picturetrail.com/carvinginnyc
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