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Each year in October my painting group has it's annual exposition here in Waterloo. The local politicians and VIPs are showing up of course pretending that they are very interested in art and of course all paintings are wonderful even if they are really not. Sometimes one asks to "buy" one in the hope that he would get it for free and is then very surprised that it is not even not for him. (Politicians a specialists for getting everything for free).
The preparation started Thursday with hanging up the paintings.
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bigThis sitting lady is 84 !!
Usually it means that one is on the ladder and hangs them up while all the others (me included) are standing around and give their unwanted advices. This is of course a reason for continuous laughter. We also had a
Yesterday then, when all paintings were hanging on the wall, we had to prepare the tables with the other paintings and decorate them.
I was asked to do the flower arrangements, that's what I did during at least 2 hours, for about 10 flower arrangements and then my legs came out of my shoulders, my back hurt from the long standing. This means getting old at least the body becomes rusty !
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bigThese are two samples of what finally came out. The cats on the table are pebbles which I had transformed into cats (of course). People usually like them very much as paper weights or other decoration purposes.
And today is the big day with the vernissage. I will be there the whole day to receive and explain to the visitors.
I would love to visit and to say every painting is a piece of art.. which I am sure they are, all unique!!
ReplyDeleteToday we have a picnic as farewell to a young couple who returns to "good cold Germany" after spending 5 years here.
Enjoy the exhibition and be nice to the politicians (lol!)
when I "big"ed the picture I was quite surprised of the quantity and quality of the work.
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Ooo... this is a wonderful event. I would love to start a painting group for the retirees in my constituency. And then have an annual exhibition of their works. hmmmm....
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend and don't tire yourself out!
PS - I have received your email on the Blog Header. But I have no success so far on changing the theme. I'm still struggling. hehehe.....
Oh, trust a politician to try and get a freebie...I hope the expo goes really well for you all.
ReplyDeleteI love those pebbles painted as cats. I have one at work as a paper weight.
Good luck with the expo!
How exciting for you. I hope you will report on all the events!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Gattina! HOW exciting! I do wish I could come... I'm certain SOMEthing would be for SALE! Just for ME!!! But I'm NO politician! I'm just special!!! :)
ReplyDeleteInstead I will be driving the interstate again today... heading north this time... Alas, our Blogger Babe Bash ends... and I go home.
Nice to see your paintings on the wall, Gattina! J'espère que tu n'es pas trop fatiquée ce soir après le vernissage! J'aime beaucoup les expositions. En ce moment, mon beau frère expose. J'aimerais bien faire un billet sur lui mais je dois d'abord lui demander si ça ne le dérange pas que je mette des photos sur mon blog. Ce soir Pierre est encore devant la télé pour le rugby Angleterre/Afrique du Sud!
ReplyDeleteOh, sounds like a lot of fun, both arranging it and having the vernissage! I hope it went well.
ReplyDeleteIt must be so fun painting. I wish I had the talent, strength and time to do it.... Phew. Well, maybe when I become 84! *giggles*