Blueprint NYC

I just returned from the Blueprint show in NYC.  For those not

familiar with this show it's a 4 day event.  Artist from around the world

set up booths & bring their art to show to buyers & art directors from a variety of industries.

It's a great way to connect with the art community & find homes for some of

the art that's made.

This year it was a family affair. 

I brought my son, Luca. 

(Which explains why I didn't stay 4 days.  Also, a 4 day show is REALLY long)

He's interested in art & business so this is a great example of the two colliding. 

My husband Antonio works with me & he's a pro at the show part of our business.

I definitely prefer the art part! But, booth are part of the deal.

Here's a few things I've learned doing shows for the past 15 years.

-No two shows are ever the same.  It's hard to predict 

what the response or financial outcome will be.

(I know, frustrating)

-There can be a lot of sitting and waiting for people to

come by & look at your work.

(don't stress)

-Sometimes you don't get an immediate payoff but,

contacts that grow into something good

down the road.

-Don't feel discouraged.  Make art that you love

& has a distinct look that comes from you.

This will serve you well if not at the

current moment but down the road.

-If you're an introvert shows can be exhausting.

I use to worry about that as both Antonio & I aren't

flashy, talkative sales people.  But, I've realized that art

speaks for itself & that people who like my look

really connect with it. So, no song or dance is needed.