Hung... AND Opened

Last night was the opening of the exhibition "A Brush With Colour", a collaborative effort between me and two friends, Gaynor Hardinge, and Janet Matthews., at Studio 4 Gallery.

We had spent Thursday hanging...

Jennifer, the Gallery owner, adjusting levels.

.. and were quite happy with the overall display.

A wall of my work.

When I arrived the gallery was already jumping and I had sold 4 pieces! ...small works, my rainforest miniatures (from September 22nd blog), but every little bit of encouragement helps.

It was gratifying to see so many supporters and people interested in art as the gallery is a little out of the way for many people.



Wyn and Noela



Wyn Vogel and Noela Mills are fellow bloggers and each very creative indeed (click on the links to see their work). They are standing in front of some of Gaynor's work.

The exhibition was opened by Julie Hauritz, Education and Public Programmes Officer for the Noosa Regional Gallery, who made a very encouraging and pertinent speech about the role of art in the community.

Gaynor, Me, Julie, and Jennifer

Of course I had to say a few words, most of which disappeared from my brain as soon as I opened my mouth but, hey, I was among friends... and anyway my hands were doing OK on their own. 

The speeches were in front of Janet's paintings... wonderful, expressive, large works.  Unfortunately Janet was unable to attend after having too good a time overseas, and arriving back the day before completely debilitated with one of those treacherous 'travel' bugs.  I know she'll read this and hope she shakes it off soon.

Me & Julie

This is a better image of Janet's work "Evening Glow"

The evening wore on and I sold another painting to a very supportive friend and fellow painter Susanne Barrett but we couldn't party all night (tho' some would've liked to).



Barry, Kim, and Julie



Barry, and Kim, also fellow bloggers, had travelled quite a way to attend and didn't seem to be in any hurry to leave.

I'd like to say thanks to all who came, and those who intend to visit the exhibition when they can fit it into their schedule.  I count it a great success.