What a weekend. The show was so lovely. So many wonderful happy people. I heard so many people giggling and chatting. Whispering "look at that," with a giggle following. I was sure it was about the jelly bean heads. Then I heard lots of little gasps and swoons over the paper dress girls, which touched me to the core. So many questions to answer and tales to tell.
I was so glad I took pictures before the show started. Once I got busy, the walls changed quickly. I find that if you do not take pictures before anyone arrives, as a priority, then you will get caught up in the gift-wrapping and chaos, and never get to take pictures.
The night before…
As things sold I had to fill wall space and shuffle things around, so you might notice changes here and there…
This was sooo funny, the door to the back patio was in the way, so Mr. Lovee simply removed it. It was so funny seeing him walk away with it!
A last minute sign to lead people in the front door as opposed to the back door… I have people coming by today to pick up some treasures, originals that I was so glad to be able to keep on the walls during the show…
The good news is, I made so many goodies for the show, that there will be a fun shop update in a few days. The show was different than most, in that I saw many new faces. I had a few people waiting for the opening to take an original home… People purchased different things from other shows, and that was really great. It was like a whole new group of people with different likes… Quite interesting and lovely indeed.
I also had so many visitors who are dear to me. So touching for wonderful friends to come out and support me. That warmed my soul!! Thank you my dear friends!! (I know you are reading this Miss Yodee, you are a love!!!)
One of the funniest things about the show was hearing the following more than a few times… "Your work reminds me of Alice in Wonderland with a bit of that movie, about, you know the nightmare…" Then I would say, "The Nightmare before Christmas?" and they would say "YEs yes, that… do you like that?" I heard it so many times, from such a wide array of people, so funny!
There were also people who came back the second day and took home framed 11"x14" canvas prints. That was so nice, considering the framing part cost a fortune, but more than that, was so frustrating. The frames were totally unprepared for framing. And those teeny tiny screws they give you, worthless. I had to drill and use sturdier hangers. Now, let’s talk about nightmare… HA!!
I am more than tired today. I took all those photos just for you… I hope I covered it all? You let me know…. See you soon…. Must rest & clean the studio &…
ps: Silly me. Okay, in case you didn’t know, please don’t get annoyed if you have heard it all before… My little gallery is on a magical property in the Arizona Hills. Mr. Lovee has lived here many many years, and I became a part of it, 8 years ago. It is very quaint and country and wonderful. Mr. Lovee has graced me with my own little living quarters and my own studio. Along with this little space on the property, which I turned into a gallery 5 years ago. My real home (which I have had for 13 years) is in the city of Tucson, Arizona. But, lately I spend most of my time here, in the country… The show happens twice a year. It is a fine arts tour/show of the Catalina Artists. We are a non-profit organization and sponsor an art program at a Catalina school. People visit each artists studio or gallery during this two day show. So, there you have it…
pss: Our lovely Maryam in Marrakesh is 1 of 10 finalists in the 2007 Annual Weblog Awards, in the category Best Middle East and Africa blog. Click on link to vote for My Marrakesh. Thank you!!
Oh, your show looked amazing! I wish I could have been there in person. 😀 BRAVO.
And Kudos to Maryam–she deserves the NICEST blogger in Africa and the Middle East as well. 😀
Everything looked so amazing! Thank you for taking pictures and posting them for those of us who weren’t fortunate enough to be able to be there…I would’ve so loved to see everything in person *sigh*
WoW!
Is all I can say! Everything looks Fantastic! I Love all the Beautiful Colors and Wonderful Art! You are Divinely Talented!
Sandra Evertson
Oh, Vanessa….it is all so stunning and magical and so perfectly You!! I love it all…I wish I could have dropped in….And there are yummies, there, too…I spied! But, I did not see the chickens you mentioned….or did I miss them!? : ) Have a good rest, now, and feel like a wonder woman arteeest that you are! Oh Happy Day….seeing all this wonderment! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing the fun!!
Wow girl, you sure know how to put on a show! My fav’s are the girls with the newspaper dresses – I still can’t believe how 3-d they appear. AMAZING.
Oh…it looks like the best kind of nightmare of all…with pink and glitter and treasure! I wold like to say it was as good as being there…but, I would be telling a little fib…OK, a big one…which is a little risky as I know Santa is certainly watching right now…
I just found YOU again Halloween thanks to Lisa’s party and one of the commenters on one of the links I went to, my mind clicked! Yes! This is the one who I first saw this wonderful whimsical paper shredder on!!!Like everyone has said, “I WISH I could have came in person but thanks! for the pics! BRAVO!!! Everything looked BEAUTY FULL!!!ps even BETTER than Alice I think!!! hehe
Oh your place looks wonderful, dreamy, delightful and so completely you!!!!
glad it was a success.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
oh this is exactly what i want to do…have a twice a year show…work the rest of the year…now when you rest…i need to hear all the details on how to pull it off…blessings, rebecca
fuuuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
please make it into a traveling gypsy show! didn’t you think about that a while ago? do a test run in colorado!
Yesssss! I agree with Risa…I can see the gypsy caravan, painted Fancifully, pulling a trailor of billowing flags and ribbons and flowers….
It just looked wonderful! You have a magical space indeed that comes alive with your creations!!
I take I take !
Oh my Vanessa! Everything looked sooo wonderful. All of your hard work was most certainly apparent. I’m glad the show went well for you! And so happy to see pictures of it all. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!
Oh man that just looks so magical!
Everything looks just perfect, I’m so glad you took as many pictures as you did. I’m also glad your show was a success, very well deserved. 🙂
Miss Vanessa! I tried and tried and tried some more to pluck your beautiful paintings from my computer monitor but alas…I had no luck. I’m sure your show was a HUGE success as your pieces are so beyond brilliant! Sigh…I wish I could have been there, but at least I have your photos to show me what I missed…you outdid yourself mon amie! Now get some rest, it is well deserved!
Vanessa I’m swooning over here in England, it’s all so fantastically gorgeous and at last we get to see some of your jewels as well as the delightful paper girls. I would have been like a child in a sweet shop not knowing which way to turn or what to choose.
Darling Vanessa, it all looks beautiful! What hard work you put into it all. I’m so pleased the show went well – of course, I knew that would happen! Hope you’re getting some much-deserved rest, after the whirlwind of the past few weeks! xoxox
Vanessa my sweet lovelygurl!!!!!!!!!! I have missed you tons and tons and I didn’t even read your post yet because I was too excited to comment and throw some blog-luv in your box. Do you know I STILL have black roses in a box waiting for you? I should be fired because that’s so lame! I wanted you to have them for Halloween and now it’s too late. Forgive me? I’ve missed you so much!!!! I’ll definately be sitting here tonight catching up on all your tres fabulous eyecandy and amazing stories.
xoxooxoxoxox
you remind me of a.. heh heh!
I remember when I was younger I’d have vivid dreams that I just couldn’t seem to describe it clearly enough to give it justice. Your work does that for me – it brings those vivid dreams back to life – they aren’t exactly the same dreams but you give all things magical & delightful & dreamy a life. How breathtakingly beautiful!
Excuse me while I scroll through again….and again! 😀
Everything looks just divine!
Not wanting to make anyone jealous but I must, I was at Vanessa’s show and although her photos capture her art beautifully,they can not convey her amazing soul and heart of gold.I happily skipped away with baubles for myself and a magical canvas for my daughter,filled with happiness at the opportunity to spend a few minutes with VeeVee and the infamous Mr. Lovee…..I am so happy your show was a huge success!!!
Oh wow! I just love how you have everything displayed… it looks like a lovely, arty candy store!! 🙂 So inspiring, whimsical and beautiful! 🙂
All i can say is WOW!!!!
Darling girl, oh darling girl……these photos are a treasure to behold. A magical tour of epic proportion. Bravo to you for your hard work, your imagination extraordinaire, the sales, the new faces – the place. You have amazing body of work that should fill homes everywhere! I still working on my studio and can’t wait to frame my VV prints to hang on the wall! I know your magical presence through those pieces will enchant my entire space!
I have missed you while you’ve toiled to get ready and while I toil to still complete my project!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you,
Lisa
xoxoxoxoxoxo
I’m so glad you had a good show, my darling. But more selfishly, I’m glad that you are done with the show so I can have you all to my self again! MWAHAHAHAHA!
Everything looked superb and delicious!!! I am not the least bit surprised that the paper skirt ladies were so popular!! Hooray for Mr. Lovee making all this possible in one place for you..and how kind of him to just “take the door away”!! Hope you are resting and feeling content and pleased with yourself..you should be!!
everything looked so beautiful!
What a sweet, sweet space to house your art! Everything looks beautiful and so incredibly tactile! I would have been kicked out for trying to touch it all!
Lovely, Vanessa! Simply lovely. I’m so very glad everything went so well, and that you made it through in one piece!
Oh, how i wish i could have attended your show Miss V!! I am so proud of you and your work, you are amazing, and your work is too! I am very impressed!!
If you get a moment be sure to check out my Halloween posts – they’re a scream!!!!!
My god!
What have you done???? This is incredible. Vanessa, you have outdone yourself. So glad your show was a success, you rock!
xo
Gillian
Love the pics from the studio. It looks so very beautiful and magical!
OHhh how I would have love to been there to see your show!! The pictures are awesome!! Congratulations on a successful show!!!
Thanks so much for taking all those pictures. I wanted to come and see it all in person and this was the next best thing. Just amazing what you did with that space just Miss V from ceiling to floor and I think that Alice with a little dark twist, but The Nightmare before Christmas isn’t it.. it’s more elegant than that.. more like Rear Window I think or Charade.
Maryam must LOVE your front door! I so wish I lived close enough to be there for real…and I can’t wait to see if there are any paper ladies left who want to come live in Canada with me…I know one will call my name soon enough.
Yayyyyeee! Perfect! Love the sights, sounds and tales of what happened! You are a huge success worldwide 🙂 I WAS there…in spirit 🙂 Whispering in people’s ears…’buy that one!’
I’m still seeing so many cool pieces that I haven’t spied before…you have been working hard! Smoochie’s back, huh?!
Wow, your photos are incredible, what wonderful memories!! Congrats on a great show, I loved seeing it, I felt like I was there!
Mary
OH how lovely! It is just amazing! I cannot believe you produced all of that gorgeous stuff yourself! You had to look around that lovely little place and be just so impressed with yourself! You created all of that! Wow! Talk about making the world a more beautiful place, I would definitely say you are doing your part. So glad it was all so well received. Thanks for sharing the great pictures, I just spent a fair amount of time pouring over them! Hugs!
wowowowowo!
i am happy that you show
was such a success
but
as for me…
i would have loved
to just **live in there**
with all your yummy arty things
for a day or 3
and
pretended that they were
all
mine!
🙂
[ sometimes i can be so greedy ]
Your pieces are magical! What an amazing exhibit of charmingly delightful beauties. Wish I could have been there to experience the wonderment! I’m so in awe!!!!!!
I have been drooling for the pics and the update…I love the new/old paint on the walls..I can really tell a difference! And the gallery just looks so wonderful! I can tell you must have really worked your ass off, though…so much work…but it really shows, Vanessa..it really shows!
Oh the girl in the red dress…..be still my beating heart!
The whole show looks absolutely *incredible*
And thank goodness for handy mr. Lovee.:-)
Fabulous looking show! As usual, the place look like a delicious box of chocolates to be savored. So much work has gone into it and, the decor look like something straight from your paintings (or is that the other way around?) Swoon ~how did you manage to make so many pieces? You’re amazing! Wish I could enjoy the show in person. Congrats!!
wow! Looks like a lot of work (& paint!)went into that show! Beautiful pictures…you’re very talented !
all that treasure at one place!!!
I’m glad the show was a success!
Congrats on such a beautiful and amazing show!
I wish I were there. I love your work and I always look forward to reading your blog. You are so funny and upbeat and I love the way you talk about Mr.Lovee 🙂 You are an inspiration!
That looked so inviting. I know I missed out on all the magic. I would have loved to have been there soaking it all up, snacking on some goodies and of course, deciding which pieces I wanted to take home.
Girl you have an energy that is simply amazing. I see it all your work. I am so inspired and admire your creations. If anyone ever felt down, I think a visit surrounded by all your lovely creations would be a really good dose of medicine.
xo
It is all too, too amazing. A visual feast! You do know how to hold a show. Glad that it was a success. Feet up and take a sip of tea now.
Thank you Vivi,
For taking the time to let us come along for the ride! How excellent you show looks and by your notes sounded! All of your wonderful pieces displayed together is a blast of happy enchantment! You are a fabulous artist and a wonderful person!
I can tell lovee is such a lovee! Not every guy would take down a door for his gal!
xox
Constance
ps YES YES I voted for Maryam!!!!
pss Hope you are catching up on your sleep!
Congratulations! It all looks so wonderful. And your gallery, both inside and out, looks so whimsical and fabulous. Wow!
Wow, wow, WOW!!! The show looks simply amazing, and I so wish I could have experienced it in person, but thank you so much for taking such wonderful pictures for us to see!!! You have turned the place into a magical world, complete with sweet treats that compliment your wonderful work. I just love how everything goes together so well – from the furniture to the faming and everything in between! You must be exhausted and so proud of yourself all at once. This post really blew me away, and I’m so happy for you and all of your much-deserved success!!
it looks so fun and inviting! congrats!!!!
Your show looks absolutely STUNNING! Congratulations! What beautiful work!
Congratulations!
I love the grace that you capture in those paper dress dolls.
~elaine~
What a successful and beautiful show. Congratulations 🙂
magical and marvelous, but of course! I wanted to step into the photos and wander around your lovely space so badly! You are a wonder, dear girl! So pleased that your day went so well!!!!
xoxoxo
Vanessa! Your gallery is gorgeous and you have been so busy! I see lots of wonderful pieces I would have wanted to take home. The dancers on the black background and the lady in red with the cake are my favorites. You should be over the top proud of yourself!
Absolutely gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Everything is beautiful. So happy to hear your show was a success and congratulations. Bravo bravo you are a doll!
Stunning!!! Yes,yes,yes….Alice crossed with a dose of Tim Burton! What a perfect description!!! What I want to know is how did you put so many gorgeous things in one space and STILL manage to have it look un-cluttered!!
I must say ,I clicked and enlarged your jewelry ,and it is sooooooooo special!You must do a post solely about it one day.
Lovee is a gem himself! So happy for the success!
What an incredible beautiful spectacular setting you created for your show! Pure Magic you’re giving out over there in those Arizona Hills. You must feel such a sense of pride and wonder about it all. I must insist on a post on Mr. Lovee. A long one. Some of us enjoy these kinds of stories over and over. like me.
Rochambeau gave me your link as I also live in Arizona. I am in Scottsdale and fear you could not be close; if you were I would more than have known about this fabulous event. Willing to drive for this rare magic. Do connect when you have time. http://www.wildvines.blogspot.com
jodi
really marvy…rrreally!
love.
Wow! Good on you! Looks like an awesome show, and so much work for you and Mr. Lovee. Congratulations! Looking forward to see the goodies that trickle on to your shop.
Take this show on the road sister! Your sales will pay for your trip 🙂
i agree about the travellig show, i will join and bring the art and ghosts circus with me!
yay!
and thankyou for being so thorough with the photo’s, it all looks so damned wonderful and enchanted and cake infested! you (and loveee) really worked hard here and im proud!
you just knew so many photos were necessary to cure curiosity, i just love staring at such things. congratulations:))
yipppeee!
ps, i love those ballerinas on black.
xxx
Now that is a gallery that should be open to the public EVERYDAY! Thanks so much for sharing..the hours and hours* of talent and creativity clearly show through!!:)
-Christine
*hours x tenfold
Hi! I’m back from my trip…I so wish I could have seen your show in person. It looks absolutely fabulous!!! I’m sure everyone loved it! My big news…I just committed to the lease today…I am finally going to be opening a shop. I don’t know whether to throw myself on the floor and cry, or to open a bottle of champagne! hehehe 😉 but I am excited.
Lovely Lovely, everything is so magical in your studio! I love Arizona.
Your show space looked wonderful!!! Oh I’m just dying for one of your jellybean ladies – they are just the coolest. Everything looked beautiful and I’m glad you did so well.
I’m SO glad you shared the scoop at the end of your post! You are talented AND lucky. Sheesh!!
D.
oh wow these photos are magical… i wish i could visit! congratulations 🙂 xxx
That’s an amazing display, how long did that take you to put together?
Glad to hear it was successful, it deserves to be with all the effort you put into your shows.