SHOW TIME

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I set up the show last night. It's the first time I have set up the night before so that I can go into the show this morning and not be running like a maniac hauling stuff in, setting it up, JUST BARELY in time before they let the crowd in the door. Then we headed to Lemongrass for Thai food...which was very mediocre, though at least they were still serving at 9:45 at night. Never going back there...man, am I spoiled by good food...It wasn't that it was bad, it was just that it wasn't that good either. (like no taste and iceberg lettuce with peanut dressing?!

Heading out to the show soon.

This weekend I am at the UNISON ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW at the New Paltz Middle School.Fabulous cards, art, collaged journals, arty practical magnets...some of the nicest ones around ---- they make refrigerator art a new genre! Today and tomorrow, from 10-5.

Then tonight if you are local stop by Donskoj Gallery for the opening of We're Only In it for the Money (an artists response to the financial crisis), and for the Small Works show at ASK, where I have art in both shows. Openings from 5-8 downtown Kingston.

I am going to keep positive. My booth looks lovely, and even though I am not sure that people are reaching deep into their pockets to buy art, I have displayed some of my collages and paintings. I am sure there is a deal to be made if someone is interested!

Maybe see you out and about tonight....

Patti O Sales

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Unknown said…
good luck!!! i hope you have a wonderfully successful show... wish i could be there, too!!!
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