ART OF THE CAROLINAS

Sharon(the Boss)and Christina (Boss in Training)

  I have not reported to you about my experience at the annual event sponsored by JERRY'S ARTORAMA.  The Raleigh Hilton is the home of the event.  It is ten years old this year and I have been for 9 of the 10.  First as a participant and then I have worked for the last 4 years... well I missed last year during the move.  Sharon is the mover shaker along with Christina.  Check out the blog featured on the right column.  I am amazed how many people in this part of the world do not know about Jerry's.  I want you everyone to check it out.  It is a terrific resource.  



Pink Hair...Yes it Rinses Out...

ART OF THE CAROLINAS draws people from all over the country, both as participants and as  instructors.  From Thursday through Sunday, workshops are held non-stop.  You can attend for four hours or an entire day.  Many of the workshops are done with all the supplies furnished.  Woot.  You also have an opportunity to go to the convention floor for the trade show.  Suppliers from all over have their newest stuff demonstrated, their tried and true shown off, and bargains galore.  It is a do not miss for every artist.



I am usually assigned as the check in person, along with others.  It is so great to see the faces of folks that come back over and over.  Every year Jerry's gives away goodies.  This year Sharon and company dyed T shirts.  On the front was the logo for the event, and on the back it said ARTIST or STAFF.  You have no ideal how important it was to lots of folks to be called an artist.  Some participants are seasoned artists, but others are just getting started.  Validation is so important.  I thought this was a huge brainstorm by Sharon and her group.  Made all feel so good.




Kate



Bob

Some special people for me.... Bob Burridge.  I have taken almost all his classes.  It has been a couple of years and I need to go back and get a good infusion of his energy.  He is a mad man.  So funny, so talented!!!  His wife, the special person, Kate helps with the marketing and is the backbone of the business.  I took a week long brushless class with him at the Jerrys location in Raleigh.  That class was not too long, and it brought really talented folks.  I was so outclassed.  Please visit his website and look at his latest series of paintings...the circus series is so wonderful. 

Another of my favorite artists is Jeanne Carbonetti.  She is a watercolorist, but her style is so terriffic.  Those of you who know me know that I do not do very well in this medium.  But, many of the paintings that I have sold are done in her style.  Go figure.  I am including one of her paintings and the website so you can look at some more.   http://www.crowhillgallery.com/ 




Maggi and I

There is one other special person that is connected to this event, Raleigh and Art.  My friend Maggi who works this event with me...but beyond that, she and I spend time together taking pictures to paint, painting and just having fun.  She was the pink hair instigator.  A real true friend.

The event was great, but more important was being back in NC.  Although I missed seeing some of the wonderful people of my life, it was a good visit while it lasted. 

To see the highlights of the event, try this YouTube.... It doesn't take too long, but if you are curious or an artist, you will enjoy.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rel-xPK6EJc