The Big Craft Show yesterday went well. My assigned spot wouldn't have worked with my display panels, but the crafter next to me was nice enough to change places with me. All of the organizers & vendors that I talked too were quite pleasant. The crowds were not as large as I'd hoped,possibly because the show is only 3 years old,  but most were buyers, not just lookers. A wide variety of crafts greeted them, everything handmade: from quilts, candles, soaps, clothing, pottery, stuffed toys, woodworking & jewelry. There was even food treats for sale, the busiest table by far being the homemade chocolate. People were lined up at that one, carrying off huge bags of chocolate turtles, snowmen & turkeys.

   There were 2 other artists besides me, we all had quite different sorts of work. I was getting reactions from oposite ends of the spectrum; people would either spend time studying my paintings & complimenting them or else would walk by with barely a glance. It was disconcerting. Surprisingly, my bat painting got more attention than expected, but the polar bear was the one most commented on. A couple of people had seen me at other shows & recalled my work, which pleased me. A few of my regular customers stopped by & bought stuff. One lady put a deposit on 3 paintings, I was thrilled! In addition, I sold a scratchboard, notecards & a bunch of small matted paintings. By my reckoning, a very profitable day!