I Did it!

 A couple weeks ago my friend Julie Hayes told me she thought she would travel to see the Woolaroc Special Art Show. Many artists I have admired would have work there and it would also include a live painting demonstration by Quang Ho. I admitted to her that I was jealous. 

After getting off the phone my husband encouraged me to go..the next thing I knew I was asking Julie to get me a ticket and I would see about making arrangements to come..Everything worked out and we set off to Bartlesville, OK for this special event.

The show and sale was to celebrate all the artists that had participated in previous Retrospective Shows as well as the 100th Anniversary of the Museum which houses Frank Phillips collections. 

The show was varied in subject matter, styles, and mediums created by some of the top artists in their fields. Most of the artists were also there and it was fun to visit with them and see old friends.

The demo by Quang Ho was an experience I will never forget. Using limited materials and while giving lots of advice and gems of wisdom interlaced with humor, he created the portrait in less than 2 hours.That alone was worth the trip.

The most important take away from this event was the interaction between the work and the viewers. People of all ages were looking at the art and discussing it with each other as well as the artists. Overall the work was beautiful and uplifting, which is something that we all need these days.

And...the work is selling.

Another gift...discovering fellow Women Artists of the West who were also there..some volunteering and others like us just enjoying the beautiful art.

I had needed this getaway and am so thankful for the opportunity..maybe  this will inspire you to do something similar! 

Check out this show Woolaroc