Thornebrook Village Art Festival

Well, this weekend was interesting to say the least. The fair was great, but the weather sucked. It rained on and off all weekend, keeping attendance down much more than it was last year. My sales were half of what they were last year as well.

To add to that, we had the music right in front of us, and with the amplifiers, it was loud enough that I couldn't hear my customers talk. I knew they were saying something, but couldn't figure out the words, even with lip reading. Very annoying! Also, the lady set up next to me had a very unprofessional setup (some pegboard and a card table), and talked very loud, with curse words and ghetto slang, the whole weekend. She could also have used a good scrubbing.

The other artists were all very friendly and helpful, though only a few that I spoke to did well. The chain-smoking ladies across from us looked like they did a constant business in their scupltures from pipes, but Bob (does great black & white art photography) sold nothing. Go figure.

Also, I found out I had been classified as a photographer, instead of jeweler/photographer. It may have cost me an award, as the judge said I had the most exquisite jewelry he had seen. Damn it!

I did sell 4 more of my books, and I have several on consignment with Books, Inc., and Crystals & Crates. I'm waiting on copies of more calendars so I can bring them in as well.

The Psychic faire two weeks ago did pretty well, including one guy who bought 5 of my prints.

Next weekend is the Butterfly Festival on University of Florida campus, near the Harn Museum. This is a first year show, so my expectations are cautious. However, I'm increasing my stock of gator-colored jewelry in honor of football season. Should do well!