The June art festival tour for me was a doozy. I started out from home in

Texas and hustled all the way up to Edina, MN. for a great 3 day show with a 

few hundred other artists from all over.

     The weather was pretty decent and sales were normal until a nice couple with 

a second home in Florida asked for something unusual. They loved my wine

images but had a huge wall to cover. I suggested we blow them up to accommodate 

their needs and I sent them 3 limited edition giclees 32" x 42". They looked 

fabulous and will dominate their living room.

     Then off to Chicago and the Well St. Art Festival known for its bars and 

young people drinking and partying. At one point thousands of them walked by

all our booths NOT EVEN LOOKING AT ANY ART WHATSOVER!. Not good 

compared to last year when sales were mighty fine.

     I flew home for 2 weeks and then returned to do an nice indoor show in 

Des Moines, IO which was OK too. New crowd, new buyers and a good time

overall. 

     Being away from home is challenging especially if Elaine is not with me.

Always glad when we are together. As to next year, we shall see which shows

I return to.