IT'S D DAY

joyful164
joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
edited 16. Oct 2010, 09:23 in Community Chit-chat archive
Well the day has arrived. My 2nd Art Exhibition.
Worked like a trojan again, getting it all set up. Needless to say, it wouldn't be possible without my lovely hubby. Just how much support can a person get.
Another person I would love to thank for his support is Philip Brooke-Stephenson from AC Midland Area. He has been a wonderful PR for me, pity we couldn't break through the arrogance of our local rag. They went to all the trouble of coming a photographing myself with some of my pictures, they had the story all told for them. Then not to have mentioned it. Has made me feel somewhat worthwhile. If I wasn't me, then I think it would have done. But all through life, I have had so many knocks, you just pick yourself up and carry on.
We hope it will be a success and hope to raise plenty of dosh for AC
Thanks Philip

Joy

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  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    well done to you Joy!

    what an example for us all to follow...turning the negatives of having arther into something so positive and lasting. :D

    good luck with your exhibitions.

    Iris xxx
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good Luck Joy

    It will be fine you see.

    Love Trish xss
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The very best of luck - I hope it goes well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done Joy :!: :!: How lovely to see your photo, and to read the report on the BBC. I'm sure that your exhibition will be a great success.

    Joan :D
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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for the link Rehab
    Joy what a stunning picture you have painted of your granddaughter...I would love to see the rest
    Good Luck with everything
    Love
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done joy

    Good luck too

    Just seen the link and what a beautiul painting of your grad daughter.

    How talented
    JuliePF x
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    good luck Joy may you have many more exhibitions and thats good its going to help a/care.
    all the best joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    joy hope it goes well nice painting thanks for linc rehab val
    val
  • penfactor
    penfactor Member Posts: 366
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joy!
    Hope today has gone really well & you've made loads of sales & got some commissions too.
    Well done & don't let those brushes dry!
    love Pennie X
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Joy

    I am so proud of you!!

    well done and thank you so much for the link Rehab.

    Love and such good luck

    Toni xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What a fabulous picture! My, you have some talent there, what a gift to possess. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • snowball
    snowball Member Posts: 3,465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Congratulations Joy, hope it all goes well for you.

    Jules
    ((((hugs)))) n xxxxx to ya all
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    pixyandfaries wrote:
    see you there joy hun xxxxxx

    Oh Jan that would be fabulous. Longing to meet you.
    Hope you are feeling up to it. I know you have been through a rough time.
    Sold two pictures today.

    Love from
    Joy
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    TWO pictures Joy? WOW!!

    Well done you!! I am proud to 'know' you :)

    Hope you get there Jan

    Love

    Toni xx
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well guys, thanks so much for all your lovely messages and support.

    I have sold two pictures - not enough to take on bodyguard, but Jim my husband is good at that. Rehab, thanks for putting the link in. I should have done that but was in a bit of hurry to get off.

    Another day tomorrow. Only wish the local ET could have covered the story. Philip was on to them aswell. That could have made some difference to a few more people taking an interest.

    Never mind. I have put some pictures on FB. I have deactivated it for a few days. Couldn't cope with it.

    Looking forward to meeting you Jan.
    All the best and will report back tomorrow or Monday

    Joy
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Joy THANK YOU so much for sending the pics :D:D:D:D They are truly incredible and you have so much talent and well again I ask can you paint sheep cus girl you are good!

    i hope you sell more and will email you in a min but just wanted t say they are absolutely brilliant! ((( ))) Cris xx
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Joy,

    so pleased that your first day has gone well - 2 sold paintings is great news :D:D hopefully tomorrow there will be many many more :wink:

    hope you sleep well, and have a great day tomorrow

    WOnky
  • minky67
    minky67 Member Posts: 2,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    well done Joy, I saw a few pictures on FB & there great.
    I hope the exhibition goes well for you.
    debs
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    skezier wrote:
    Joy THANK YOU so much for sending the pics :D:D:D:D They are truly incredible and you have so much talent and well again I ask can you paint sheep cus girl you are good!

    i hope you sell more and will email you in a min but just wanted t say they are absolutely brilliant! ((( ))) Cris xx

    I was going to ask for some pictures of your new little lambs next year. Or a bit later when they start dancing around. Love them

    Joy
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well ladies and gentlemen.

    I'm glad that is over for this year. It was so so hard work, but I sold two pictures. Sold 5 last year.
    People are being careful with their money maybe and the local paper didn't put anything in the paper,

    I am absolutely exhausted now, so I am going to bed, but just wanted to say thanks to you all for your support.

    I'm afraid I only raised £20, but hope to raise some more on the Kettering Art Market nearer Christmas. I raised about £50 last year.

    Speak to you tomorrow.
    Goodnight

    Joy
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello folks.

    Well, I sold two pictures of my own and Mary, who was sharing the room with me sold 1 at £20.
    Not a lot really, last year I sold 5.
    I think it is a sign of the times.
    I made £40 for Arthritis Care, not a lot.

    I have, however, agreed to donate 10% from all the rest of my sales I might make at Kettering Art Market. I'm hoping to do the Christmas Art Market so long as the date doesn't clash with my weekend away in Norfolk.
    'Every little bit helps', the saying goes.

    Joy
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joy,

    Its all against a back drop of lack of money and confidence so a very well done.

    I have sent the pics on and will do a load more but Joy everyone has said just how good they are! I am still stunned over the detail and colours of the Bee painting!

    You have done so well cus its not an easy market just now. (((( )))) and will get round to answering you in a min. Cris xx
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi there Skezier
    I have been trying to read back over the last few weeks and being very upset over Angie, I wondered if I had said something.
    You do wonder and I would hate it to have been me. Sometimes you can joke about something and it's different when you write it down.

    Cris, you have been so supportive to me and thank you.
    And everyone else who has made lovely comments, thank you.
    I shall have a few more D Days through the next few months but the next big big big one will be The Castle Theatre in Wellingborough, near where I live in Northamptonshire. I shall have to get 10 pictures done on Norway before Dec 2011 and considering half of them will be oils, need to get started.

    I had a brilliant write up in the Fundraisers Newsletter too.

    Now I must get on and get some painting done before the light goes completely. My arms have been painful just lately with the PMR so I'll see how much I can do.

    Catch you later

    joy

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