This past Thursday was October 1, the first Thursday of the month. First Thursdays are special for me and many other Seattleites because on this day every month, the artist studios and galleries in the downtown area of the city open their doors and let artgoers roam through, unimpeded by ticket costs and two-drink minimums. It’s always a great scene—full of people, artwork, conversation, and energy. I thrive on it.
Unless it’s just not at all possible, I see to it that my studio (more on my studio in a later entry) is open for the monthly event—ArtWalk, it’s called. I enjoy it because it’s one of the few opportunities I have as a photographer to see a crowd of people, real people—and by that I just mean people who aren’t art directors or photo editors or others in the industry (not that you folks aren’t real people, sorry about that, but you know what I mean, right?)—react to my work. It’s a chance to see what they respond to and what they don’t (although I’m glad to say that almost without exception, the crowd responds positively to the majority of it), and I’m afforded the opportunity to talk with some of them. It’s not uncommon for people to leave with a print, either—this past Thursday I sold a piece to a very nice and charming young lady named Kate. And if all of that were not enough, I’m happy to say it’s not unusual for me to have a vodka drink in my hand all night long as well. So all around, yes, it’s a really great time, and if you like to look at artists’ work, or if you happen to enjoy inexpensive wine in plastic cups, come on down. It would be great to meet you. Just ask, and I’ll get you the address.
Here is the print that left with Kate. It’s called “Pillow Fight”. Feel free to click the image if you’d like to see it larger.
Canon EOS 5D
f/8 @ 1/30, ISO 100
December 7, 2009 at 8:53 am |
[...] were alive and spilling over with people. If you’re unfamiliar with ArtWalk, please click here to view my previous entry…and come on out next time! My studio was open, as it almost [...]