For some time now, I have been wanting to blog about the local businesses which sell and display my work. Living in the area for 7 years (incredible for us nomads), we have become part of an incredible community. And I am sad to be leaving our friends and neighbors in little over a month.
One of our neighbors, Steve B., opened up the Winedown last autumn. It has become a favorite place for a lot of people around here who want to relax with a fine glass of wine. In addition, he has some excellent musicians play on Friday and Saturday nights. The wine tastings are so much fun, as well.
Steve is a carpenter by trade and actually built the wine racks and cabinets at the bar. The wine bar has a sleek sophisticated look with grays, blacks and red.
The silverish/gray faux finish on the walls behind the red couches was painted by my good friend and neighbor Kelly. She has created her own business painting faux finishes and decorative painting. She creates some fantastic finishes. I like her stone and leather finishes the most.
This is my wall of paintings. Last week, my largest painting sold! It was a Picasso imitation I made for the Art Guild's Fantastic Fakes competition last year. I have to recreate it now for my husband, because he really liked it and wanted to hang it in his office. Although, I would prefer my originals would sell more, I am happy with this sale. Picasso is considered a Master for a reason. And I am not arrogant enough to think my own compositions and paintings compare to his. And it is fun to copy and add to make something new.
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