Open Studios?

So I'm thinking about going out there and starting to create and sell some work. James and I stopped by a gallery on Market Street today: we were attracted to the big colorful paintings on the wall (sorry I can't be more descriptive: they were bright and blocky and geometric, and on one wall there were some pseudo-Thiebaud-y-type Sonoma landscapes I didn't really care for, and there were also some images of crayons). Anyway, I made a beeline for the chocolate lab on the ground and started chit-chatting with the gallery owner: "Oh hello, is this a chocolate lab? So, how do artists usually get work in here?" I was very suave.

Anyway, the woman told me about two things: she holds artists' critiques on Tuesday nights, and that there are lots of Studios that I could join and work in. Woo-hoo!

So now I'm all antsy about creating again. I drew three pictures tonight while listening to a few podcasted episodes of RadioLab (a fabulously entertaining and engaging show on NPR that is quickly topping Fresh Air in my list of radio favorites).

Just because they're usually easiest for me, I did self portraits. Here's one, and the source image (by the way, I got another HAIR CUT today!!! Can't write a blog without mentioning a HAIR CUT!!):





So I'm officially inspired and energized, and I'm going to check out this whole Studio thing. I think it involves renting space in a studio. I know there are lots in the City. Will check it out.

Homework for Emily: One drawing (or, as Simon in the hotel bathtub would say), "Draorwring" a week.