On Sunday, I had a booth at a local expatriate fair here in the Hague. (Pictured at left.) I showed one of my paintings, gave away greeting cards with pictures of my paintings, and invited people to come to my open-studio this Thursday. I am excited for the opportunity to open my doors and show people my work. I met some interesting people at the fair and as a result feel more strongly connected to the community here. While at the fair, I was approached by someone who invited me to show my work at a local gallery. The Hague is a supportive place for artists, and I am starting to feel that being an artist might actually work as a viable career choice, not just something I do for myself.
Also pictured with me is Brid, who is also a "trailing spouse" here in the Hague, and has started her own business making jewelry and hosting classes in jewelry making. We became fast friends during the fair.
On an unrelated note, I like the quote below from Albert Einstein -
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
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