stories from my art opening!

i had the most wonderful opening for my Absolutely Art show! and one of the moments that made it so sweet was meeting this outstanding group of young ladies (young artists, i believe), all dressed in their snow suits, and asking me a ton of questions about my paintings and saying which ones were their favorites.

i was so inspired by their fashion-polka dots, bold colors and fabulous red sneakers! on their way out, one girl near-pressed her nose to my white owl, SHE STANDS OUT, and didn’t step away until her mom called her to go!

then, i had the pleasure to get an email from her, sent later that night, asking if i could make it to her 10th birthday party to teach her and friends how to paint owls!

i can’t even tell you what that means to me! i mean, talk about the little, incredible, beautiful, small moments that really make me smile, knowing i am exactly where i need to be and remembering what’s really most important!

i’ve been thinking a lot about adapting my HOW TO PAINT AN OWL workshop for children, and that’s exactly what i was thinking about when i saw those girls checking out my paintings at the opening.

i said to myself, how can i make that happen? where would i go with it? well, i’m pretty sure things will fall right into place with it all! 

thank you so much to Absolutely Art for putting on such an incredible opening and show!

 
and THANK YOU to everyone who turned out for the opening!
and to all of you for your kind wishes and incredible support! 
i wish you all could have been there!!!

and i’m so happy you’re here, sharing this little gallery and story space with me!

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ps. i’ve got some really fabulous news to share with you on wednesday! perhaps you’ve seen the artwork of the wonderful flora bowley? well, then you can imagine just how excited i am!

14 comments on “stories from my art opening!”

  • Briana

    January 17, 2011 - 1:12 pm

    Congrats on your show, Juliette! It looks fabulous.
    I teach preschool, so love that you want to make art with children. It is very important work!

  • Nelly

    January 17, 2011 - 1:27 pm

    I love this story. It is so wonderful when you can inspire someone to create. Congrats on you show. Can't wait to hear your news.

  • faerwillow

    January 17, 2011 - 1:32 pm

    ~isn't it funny how magically wonderful life can present us with unexpected gifts…i think opening your heart up to children and teaching them how to paint would be a such a gift to give…one they will never forget…opening the door early on to creativity and allowing their minds to wander down such road…i wish for you to make it come to be…what an honor for you to have this little ask you to come and be apart of her special day…i am sure your heart is overflowing with excitement!!! best wishes and much love light and blessings be with you always~

  • nacherluver

    January 17, 2011 - 2:47 pm

    Another awesome art show? You go girl!!!

  • Silver Strands

    January 17, 2011 - 3:22 pm

    sounds like a fabulous opening … Congratulations!
    xooxx
    Denalee

  • Susan

    January 17, 2011 - 3:23 pm

    Oh, I love the story about the group of little girls! By the way, I wandered into Hatch gallery yesterday on Willy Street and was pleasantly surprised see some of your prints! They were almost gone, and the owner said a bunch have sold. Awesome.

    GLOSSING OVER IT

  • SaraLynn

    January 17, 2011 - 6:18 pm

    These look amazing, I wish I could have been there! It's wonderful that you were such an inspiration to those little girls. You will have to post photos if you do end up doing a youth workshop!

  • Angela DiGiovanni | life * iphoneography * art

    January 17, 2011 - 7:02 pm

    Juliette, I'm so happy for you and your experiences at your show! It is an amazing feeling when we know we are on our path – the one we're meant to be on.

  • Artistic Accents by Darla

    January 17, 2011 - 8:49 pm

    It's so awesome to see so many of your pieces together! That's great news about possible classes for children! Best of luck and success to you!

  • Dee

    January 18, 2011 - 3:06 pm

    Congratulations for such a beautiful show.I feel so excited to be able to read, and share, post by post, your art journey as it unfolds. The doors are opening wider. 🙂

  • Dana Barbieri

    January 19, 2011 - 1:59 pm

    That is wonderful that your show was a success. It looks great! And a class with kids… they are the best. I am in big suspense about your news today. Can't wait to hear.
    xo

  • thewillowsnest

    January 20, 2011 - 12:18 am

    Hi there.. your art opening looks fabulous!
    Your work has such a sweet, ethereal look ,,gorgeous!

    Kids will have a ball playing' at creating these!
    Cheers , Helen 🙂

  • Holly

    January 20, 2011 - 2:53 am

    Congratulations on your wonderful art opening, Juliette! That is so great that you have an opportunity to teach a painting class for the birthday party. Isn't it wonderful to be in the flow of the universe? 🙂

  • Kisiwa

    February 1, 2011 - 12:50 pm

    So loved your article in the latest Somerset – you inspired me to create some of my own. You can see one on my blog. Thanks for the inspiration.

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