Art, Brocanté and Daylesford Farm Shop
A Joy, Learning Curve and a Delight.
I've just got back from my first ever exhibition at The Country Brocanté. I met some many wonderful people – customers, fellow exhibitors and Instagram followers. It was a real honour and immensely humbling chatting to everyone, feeling their warmth, and response to my art.
The day was a real family effort. We only decided to do the exhibition a few weeks ago, so my husband and father made the beautiful stand, my brother helped me set up the day before, and my mother provided the flowers of course!
The Perfect White Interior
I hope you enjoy the pictures – I was so pleased with the space we created – which I wanted to keep it as light and welcoming as possible. Don't get me wrong, I love a moody Farrow and Ball tone (Sulking Room Pink, anyone?) but for my first show, it just had to be white walls.
I had a few people say that my little space felt so calm and gentle, and that is one of the most beautiful compliments. Everything I pour into my art is about trying to capturing a quiet and peaceful feeling. Painting, drawing, framing, writing this blog, sourcing mounts for my prints – it is all about distilling that inner harmony and quiet we all want to feel. I believe we need more of those rare and precious moment in our lives.
Watercolour flower wall display
A detail from my stand
My contribution to the day.
And, The Daylesford Farm Shop!
I'd never been! You probably thinking, where have I been? But the food, the interiors shop. Oh, it is just a heavenly place. I've included a couple of pictures, and I can't recommend a visit enough.
Thank you
So "Thank you" to everyone who dropped by and said 'Hi" last Saturday. There is nothing like connecting with people in real life. I am of course biased, but I also think there is nothing like seeing art in real life either. Next time, I'll try and remember to make a little movie.
It'll be the next best thing.
Jennifer
