THE SPRING FESTIVAL ON A BRIGHT SUNNY
SUNDAY 20th October 2013
What
a great family day, mums and dads with children of all ages, prams,
strollers, kids with faces painted running about, groups of people
bustling between tents and marquees, music, choirs, bush bands.
Set amongst all this was the Whitehorse Arts Tent with our paintings,
unframed works and cards on display. We looked good and had quite a number
of enquiries from passers by and gave out our literature and card invites.
One
unframed water colour was sold, congratulations Sandy Tilley who is one of
our new members and to Ann Cunningham for her card sale.
The day was a definite success in showcasing our Art and promoting
Whitehorse Arts Association. Thank you to all those who manned the tent,
spruiked, helped set up and especially Colin Foster for packing up and
returning the display stands on his trailer.
I
personally enjoyed the day as I was outside the tent asking passers by to
pose for quick sketch portraits. This is something that I enjoy doing and
it seems to attract people, some peering over your shoulder to see how the
portrait is going! One man said to me “make sure you get the eyes right
they are very important!” people are full of good advice! I was encouraged
though to have an admirer, a 10 year old boy who stood there and watched
every brush stroke for a time. These are the joys of painting outdoors,
that and treating ourselves to a blueberry ice cream on the way out. It
was a very festive and enjoyable day.
Report and portrait,
Alan Close, WAA President