This weekend I participated for the first time in the annual Goleta Art Studio Tour where members of the Goleta Valley Art Association (GVAA) open their studio doors to the public to share and sell their art.
This year more than 20 artists participated at five locations. I was grouped with three wonderful artists, Marie Arnold and Judy and Warner Nienow, at Marie's home. Marie showed her fabulous abstracts in acrylics as well as her super adorable knitted cactus pin cushions!
Judy brought her beautifully expressive animal paintings and still lifes in oils and Warner, his wonderful atmospheric urbanscapes, nocturnes and still lifes in oils.
My artwork included some of my stained glass mosaics, my newest paintings, and a few embroideries. We had a steady stream of visitors with lively conversation about art, cacti, travel, and more art! I made many new friends and sold one of my mosaics (thanks Warner and Judy!) as well as some of my books and cards.
I haven't been very active with GVAA for the past few years, but I am excited about participating much more this year and in the coming years!
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Sarah Tae (Monday, 21 May 2018 15:28)
Sounds awesome, Christine! It's so wonderful to see you out in the world with your uniquely creative artworks. I'm looking forward to seeing the beauty and playfulness that splurges out of your work next. ♡xoxo
Christine Brallier (Monday, 21 May 2018 15:43)
You are always so supportive and enthusiastic, thanks so much, Sarah!! xo
Elizabeth Flanagan (Monday, 21 May 2018 18:18)
Great posting Christine. So nice to meet you this weekend. Glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you more at GVAA!!!
Christine Brallier (Monday, 21 May 2018 20:07)
Wonderful to meet you, Elizabeth! I will be seeing you again soon. :)