At the end of June I participated in the 60th Annual East Aurora Art Society Art Show. I participate in this show every year and I always choose to do the snow fence instead of having a tent. I love the snow fence and the other artists who show there. We are laid back and fun loving and don't feel the pressure that the people in the tents do to have a perfect display. Nothing, and I mean nothing hangs straight on a snow fence! This year there was rain forecasted which always puts a damper on everything and makes it hard to keep your art dry. Over the years we have all come up with different systems to shelter the art from rain....large umbrellas, plastic drop clothes that can be pulled up over the art, finding a spot under the trees and hoping for the best....
It did rain on Saturday morning, so I had to get creative with my art covering. I'm glad I pain in oil so a few drops of water doesn't mean a complete destruction of my artwork. Here you can see my pice of the fence and my drop cloth. Plus I was also a little creative with the tree that was on my space and used it as a shelter for myself as well! I even made the local paper because the photographer thought it was a great idea!
I also had a nice surprise when I entered a piece into the judging. There is a first, second, and merit award for the many different media that are present in the show, and then there is a best in show award. I entered my Summer Dreams painting in the oil category and it took first place! I was thrilled and honored to be given the recognition by the jury. The second day was full sun and we had lots of people come out. My family came out to visit so I got to take a picture of the model (my daughter) with her award winning painting. I met with old friends and sold several paintings and had a great time on the snow fence. Definitely doing it next year!
