Scenes From a Solo Show

The opening reception for my solo art show, The Power of Portraits, on September 4th, was lively and enjoyable despite the triple digit, soggy heat. But as the president of the gallery said 'Nothing but the hottest day of the year would do for the hot art hanging on the walls.' Awe, shucks!

I've been in many group exhibitions and don't get me wrong, any time I see my art hanging on a wall in a public display is a wonderful thing. However, it's truly a thrill to see ONLY my art hanging on gallery walls without the distraction of other artists' works. It's then, during a solo show, that I can truly appreciate my body of work and how it all works together. Something I tend to overlook while in the throes of creating.

I gave a quick a demo at the reception of how I create my artworks using multi-layering techniques in Photoshop. People who have appreciated my art at shows and festivals are often surprised my artwork is digital (a reaction I take much pleasure in). My demo gave attendees a look at how I achieve the layering effects that lend my art analog movement and texture.

At the opening reception we enjoyed good food, good music and attendees got into the spirit of my 'Selfie' photo op. We also opened the show with a special toast; to my being the first female artist, as well as first digital artist, to have a solo show at the La Habra Art Gallery in their 74 year history. And I can certainly drink to those fabulous firsts.