I have 3 pieces at the Annual Acadia University Art Gallery Show; opening is tonight at 7pm. The show opens the gallery to artists in the community as well as students and staff. And I'm making my introverted self go to the opening! One of the pieces at the show: "Magic Begins at Sunset" #art - ThreadSky

isobel-art.bsky.social • 28 days ago

I have 3 pieces at the Annual Acadia University Art Gallery Show; opening is tonight at 7pm. The show opens the gallery to artists in the community as well as students and staff. And I'm making my introverted self go to the opening!
One of the pieces at the show: "Magic Begins at Sunset"
#art

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beingjamielee.bsky.social•28 days ago

That was a big hurdle I had to get past when I started doing craft shows way back in my leather working days. I wish I had a tip that could help without harming sales.

isobel-art.bsky.social•27 days ago

I’m quite comfortable doing my paint nights now, but that’s not “small talk”. That’s where I get uncomfortable (but I know with practice it could be ok).

beingjamielee.bsky.social•27 days ago

Of course now that I no longer do shows I start getting some ideas on how to navigate this. People like to talk about themselves so let them do the work. If you ask the same old questions you will get the same old answers. Try to catch them off guard, "When you were a kid, what did you most want to

beingjamielee.bsky.social•27 days ago

do?" "If you could start a new career tomorrow, anything at all, what would you do?" If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?" "What is your dream adventure?" "If you could meet one historical figure, who would it be?" "What is your favourite piece of music?" "Food?" Why? is

beingjamielee.bsky.social•27 days ago

usually a good follow up question. Unless you like being bored to tears try to avoid sports. Writing yourself notes is acceptable, I never rely on my memory. It is comforting to know you have important names and details available.
You have mentioned a few times you online struggles, this isn't a

beingjamielee.bsky.social•27 days ago

solution but it may be a help. I don't know if you were following me when I reposted it but using this site while you are online may help with stress. I hope to post it tomorrow since I went out today: https://www.tree.fm/forest/57 Just hit the Next Forest button for a new forest. Best wishes for your show.

karencookphotos.bsky.social•28 days ago

Stunning work!

isobel-art.bsky.social•28 days ago

Thanks so much! 😊

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