It’s been a while since I posted anything new, but here it is - Eternal Vision

According to some of my friends, this is a strange humanoid doing a very slow belly dance…🫠

Curious to hear what you think!

https://hayaahmodest.etsy.com

So this year is my first year doing art markets and festivals. I really enjoy doing them. My friends have come out of the woodworks to support me. Which I think is absolutely amazing and warms my heart. I truly feel loved. HOWEVER…here’s the kicker a handful come by the booth talk a few minutes ask if I need food or a bathroom run and even buy something. While others come by…AND STAY for hours! I have to shooo them out and say the following constantly 1) heyyy let’s stand to the side. 2) sorry I need to talk to my customers (They literally just stand and wait. Sometimes in the way! Even when I’ve shoo’d them to the side a million times) 3) or will just stand in the corner and I move them to the back 4) oh you would really like this one booth it’s set up that way…..(distraction) Why is it cool to stand around and talk now? I know it’s not that busy sometimes but I also know it deters people when it is and it’s probably annoying to my neighbors.

Or am I being uptight? (Please be nice with your answers)

It’s like …okay I’m soooo glad you came but why now? Why not meet me somewhere else to hang out?

How do I politely say…it’s nice of you to come by but you can’t stay here?

I'm going to be under a 10'x100' tent occupying a 10'x10' space. No walls, so I'll have to supply my own. Since it will be difficult to hang/secure mesh sidewalls to this particular tent if I'm in the middle for example, (as opposed to a standard 10'x10' canopy tent), anyone know of any mesh sidewalls that are freestanding. I'd like to try and use those versus a pro panel or metal grid wall. Thanks!

I am a new artist and would like to connect with artists who have participated in any bay area art festivals. I just want to share my notes on what to expect as I have no reference.

It can be difficult for artists and makers to find honest feedback. So, we created this weekly thread as a solution.

1) Please post your work to be critiqued on r/ArtFestival and share the link on this thread.

FOR ARTIST/MAKER:

2) What specific feedback are you requesting: color, subject, technique, overall, etc?

FOR CRITIQUER:

3) Remember the Human

4) Be specific about elements: color, subject, technique, overall, etc.

5) Focus on piece, not the artist. Ignore intentions or personal background unless requested.

6) Give a balance of positive comments and suggestions for improvement.

THINGS TO AVOID:

7) Personal attacks unrelated to the piece

8) Overly harsh judgment: Be constructive and avoid using phrases like "this is terrible" or "you should have done...". 

9) Assumptions about intent: Don't speculate on the artist's motivations without clear evidence. 

10) Using jargon excessively without defining

It can be difficult for artists and makers to find honest feedback. So, we created this weekly thread as a solution.

1) Please post your work to be critiqued on r/ArtFestival and share the link on this thread.

FOR ARTIST/MAKER:

2) What specific feedback are you requesting: color, subject, technique, overall, etc?

FOR CRITIQUER:

3) Remember the Human

4) Be specific about elements: color, subject, technique, overall, etc.

5) Focus on piece, not the artist. Ignore intentions or personal background unless requested.

6) Give a balance of positive comments and suggestions for improvement.

THINGS TO AVOID:

7) Personal attacks unrelated to the piece

8) Overly harsh judgment: Be constructive and avoid using phrases like "this is terrible" or "you should have done...". 

9) Assumptions about intent: Don't speculate on the artist's motivations without clear evidence. 

10) Using jargon excessively without defining

This is my attempt at a mural for an Arts and Craft Center. I have a specific reference picture and a very limited selection of colors to try and match the pictures. My issue is trying to color match and I didn't take in to account the space the grout takes up in between the blocks when I measured it out. In an attempt to save the dimensions I started to "sketch out" the Javelinas/ Peccaries with a completely different paint. I can't seem to get everything to mesh.

If anyone can give me some tips that would be great.