GX Gallery Opening

The exhibition opened at 7.30 on Friday evening. I have to say that I was anxious about it, unsure how the attendance would be . . . I shouldn't have worried as the gallery was full to capacity with a great buzz.
Friends turned up from all over the country to support me and made it a wonderful and memorable evening.
I had to do a short speech at 8pm . . . something I dread every time as I hate public speaking . . . get a bit shy about it all. After I had the speech behind me I relaxed to enjoy the rest of the evening.  . . . and a few Magners Ciders.

With the economic climate the way it is I wasn't expecting to sell much work. I hoped that 2 or 3 pieces would have a red spot on them. I really wanted to sell either "The Kuni Inversion" or "The Calling" as these were the two most challenging pieces to paint and ones that signify an emotional step forward for me. I am particularly proud of them.  I suppose I needed some validation that my work was going in the right direction and people would get what I'm about. Both paintings sold along with the other 7 shown above.

After the exhibition many friends, collectors and the gallery team came around to my home for our usually post show party.  I'd been cooking and preparing the night before and all of Friday to get it together.
As usual with these events one only gets to have short conversations with people . . . but it's so good to catch up again.

Finally got to bed at 3am . . . a late night for me

The show runs through to the 11th November 2009.