You will notice a reoccuring theme with me. I am constantly pushed up against tight deadlines. If I didn't do this to myself I would never get anything done. So applying for a commission, mentorship and market all set to happen around the same time is crazy right?
I applied for two open calls and to my delight I was accepted into both.
The first was an art market that is going to be juried by the art council. Even if I don't make any sales I think the feedback I will get from the council is worth the effort it takes to put up a market collection. With 2 week looming until the market I have been slowly working through my theme. I decided to carry on with the theme of my last show and go with "Summer's kitchen". As I work I envision that calm tranquility of a kitchen in the diffused summer light. The warm breeze gently blowing the curtains as the sound of joyful play carries through the window from some unseen beach or yard.
The second open call was for a commission for a documentary. I was excited to hear back they wanted to commision a piece. I will document my progress as I paint it and there may possibly be an interview to go into the documentary I will find that out later. I generally don't take too many commissions. With my all over schedule it can be difficult to deliver in a timely manner so I only take on 2 or 3 per year. I find commissions stressful and challenging. I hate letting people down and worry my interpretation of what they want is actually what they want. I don't know why I still stress I haven't had anyone be disappointed yet but that is always something that looms in the back of my mind.
The mentorship is part of the mural program we have in my city. I have a standing application to do murals in town. Having no experience I never get called to do any. When I got asked if I would be interested in joining their mentorship program to work with a mural artist I was excited. You wouldn't believe how hard it is to convince people to let you paint on their buildings when you don't have any experience. The only problem was my schedule was already pretty full. I asked if they could work with my schedule and if they couldn't I understood. They said that would be fine. So I am very excited about this opportunity. I will be a very tired person in August but the lost sleep will be compensated by spending that time doing something I love and enjoy. Getting the experience will also open up other avenues and what skills I can offer.
So I better get back to painting until next blog hope your day is filled with happy moments.
Jackie ❤️
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