Hey guys! And welcome back to the blog! It’s been a week since my first live painting demo and art show, and I have to say that it turned out better than anticipated. I thought I would be super scared to paint in front of a live crowd, but I thrived instead. Being in front of a crowd made me paint better, and it forced me to be more confident than I was going into it.
I received lots of positive feedback from the audience, and everyone felt that what I was doing was something that needed to be done, which was a breath of fresh air. People took the time to stop to admire the work and left me with some wonderful compliments…except for one.
Of course, there’s always that one person who just didn’t like what you’re doing and just has to let you know. We ALL have experience with that person before! Now, don’t get me wrong, they have a right to an opinion, but I grew up in a world where you can have an opinion when it’s asked for, but otherwise, keep it to yourself.
We had a diplomatic conversation, and they moved on. However, I hope they left my booth with a different perspective on the world we live in and the cruelty that exists in it. I can say this, though: this person did inspire me to paint something that would encourage positive change for these animals, and I will begin the digital composition for it in the coming week.
Ultimately, the show went well with more positive than negative experiences. I am in the process of looking for more art shows or expos to apply for. I have my sights set on the Oasis Art Festival in Jonesboro, AR. Stay tuned for next time! Cya then!