Gallery Acceptance

A year ago if you would have told me that I would be a part of a gallery I would have, and probably did, laugh.  However, I am proud to announce that as of yesterday, I am officially the newest member of Archway Gallery in Houston.

It is one of those things that is on my list of career goals but one that was decidedly further in the future.  Then, all of a sudden, the opportunity was presented and I had to act fast.  Then…..wait.  That was the hard part as I am not exactly known for my patience.

The process was interesting as I had to present photos of my work, bio and resume for review and a vote.  If I remember right they were considering 7 artists.  Then there were the two left standing.  We had to present three paintings and then wait for the vote.  The whole time I kept saying things like..you know, if it does not happen it is OK.  I am OK with whatever happens, etc.  However, I must say that every time the phone rang I jumped and combed through emails on a daily basis watching for an email with the decision.

Then the day came.  Caller ID read Christie Coker.  I took a deep breath and answered.  I am not sure I was breathing at all until she finally told me I had been accepted.  WOW, what a feeling.

Upon calling both my husband and daughter I said.  “Oh my goodness, they really like my work.  I got in.  Can you believe it?” Once again, the deep sighs.  Once again, they reminded me that I am the only one surprised by all this.  Proving once again, that we artists are the most critical of our own work.

And now….the pressure is on.  I now MUST paint.  So I better get after it.

By the way, several of my paintings will be at Archway on March 6 – Hope to see you there.  I will be the one with the biggest smile!