Art classes

On Wednesday I traveled 70km that took me more then an hour (one way!) to an art class to draw a weird electricity plug, that I didn't finish... Are these art classes wort it?

Well, the class is given by a brilliant teacher Leonie Brown and I really hope that she can help me to improve my painting skills. I must say that I did pick up a few pieces of advice just by watching other students as well as listening what Leonie tells them:) So, yes, its worth it!

PS. If anyone else from Somerset West would like to join the art class on Wednesday mornings in Durbanville, please contact me (www.portraitartist.co.za), we can share the petrol cost (it's a pity one can not share travel time:) ).

Paintings in Country Markets/ Events

Yesterday, 13.October, 2012, we had a Training jumping show at Journey's End stables (www.horsebackriding.co.za) where I am a regular visitor...

As I have painted some of the horses there, I decided to advertise my work on the event. So, I teamed up with my friend Alaine (http://laineysbeadeddesigns.wozaonline.co.za) and we had a display table at the show.  The show itself was a great success as it had a great turnover and fantastic atmosphere. My paintings however didn't enjoy that much attention or interest. Ok, I didn't expect people to buy the paintings as they all were costume made for someone, but were some what disappointed about lack of interest.

Where did I go wrong? Ok, I guess, people didn't come to the show to see paintings, they came to see horses and jumps. Maybe I should keep to online advertising and keep www.portraitartist.co.za active? Maybe I should try a genuine craft market where people come to see and possibly buy art??? Ok, that sounds like a way forward:)