Painting and pants

Here is my latest painting - I am about to start another version of it if I can find the time. It is called 'Double or drop', which for those of you who old enough to remember the childrens T.V. program 'Crackerjack' will have some resonance. The 'pants' - well this past year I have had to spend an inordinate amount of time marketing my work. Sales have been hard to come by and I have had to create as many sales opportunities as I can by exhibiting a lot and also going in for as many competitive exhibitions as I can 'dovetail' in. I am reconciled now to the rejections that submitting to competitive shows inevitably bring, but I have a suspicion that many shows are organised to generate income in submission fees from already impecunious artists (especially the competitive shows that require only a digital submission).

I am beginning to get my head around the bi-annual Warwickshire Artsweek, which is approaching fast. Having lived in Warwickshire for most of my life I like to participate in local arts events - it is a chance to give something back to the community. I like to show work that hasn't yet been exhibited so visitors always find something new to look at. Just what work I will have depends on the success or otherwise of my 'open' submissions. I am hoping to complete a few drawings to hang in the show - I find it is good to have some more affordable works. I will post more details about my Artsweek Exhibition in the near future, so watch this space.