With a prompt from my daughter’s boyfriend, I answered a request for art on a Facebook page of a local restaurant, The Electric Cheetah. Without really thinking about my decision , I applied to one of my favorite restaurants here in Grand Rapids. Within 24 hours, I was accepted and got to work on getting my pieces ready to show. I was floored when they wanted me to hang the work-um- this week. But sure, what am I waiting for?
disorganization of unfinished tasks
Well, I guess finished artwork means:
1. Sleeve made and sewn on
2. Signed label made
3. Work photographed
4. Photo edited
5. Website updated with info on new work
6. And then add all this to your inventory sheet
I learned, once again, that procrastination is painful. I thought I had done this when I made the website last year but must have stopped midway through the job… I was painfully reminded you have to have ALL your systems in place in order to process this information. I thought I had it but my photos are a mess. I re-shot some of my images and got to work. The info will next get added to my website this weekend. Ugh.
I can hardly wait to see what I learn tomorrow when I hang my five pieces there. 🙂
Congrats Colleen! Way to go! You are right, though, it is funny how you think you are completely done, then something like this comes along and you realize you are not. Oh well, this will help you tie up loose ends. Be sure to show pictures of the work at the restaurant-I am sure you will get a lot of attention!
Part of why I enter shows is that it forces me to finish those last steps. It’s doable when it is one piece, but five! Good for you. It’s a lesson I somehow need to learn over and over again.