The Sooke Art Show is pretty amazing as usual. I am always amazed by the variety of work. Some of the work is jaw-droppinly good, while others are a bit meh in my opinion{{1}}, but that is what makes a large show so exciting. I always like to walk around and get an overview of the artwork before returning to my favourites.

There was a lot of art and quite a few people at the Artists Gala on Saturday, and it took a while for me to find my photographs. I was quite excited to see a red dot{{2}} on one of my pieces already.

Later I was listening to another photographer describing his work. He admitted he did not have much technical knowledge. I started talking to a couple listening to this photographer and admitted I do have a lot of technical knowledge. We went over to look at my images and talked a while, then I asked to see her work. Meanwhile her husband disappeared. When he came back he said I have another red dot. In his words, “I passed the interview” and he purchased my second piece.

The moral of the story: Know your stuff and don’t be afraid to talk about your art…

[[1]]of course what I liked and did not like are different from what others like and dislike. This is one of the things that makes discussions of art so interesting.[[1]]

[[2]]For those who don’t know, a red dot at an art show means the piece is sold. Apparently, one of my photos sold to an early viewer.[[2]]