I'm an artist, not a writer - so I am very envious of people that can just sit down a write a paragraph that is understandable and interesting. I mostly ramble even when I write. I don't know if it's age or lack of sleep but lately I can't even carry on a conversation without losing my train of thought. I even lose my train of thought when I'm thinking to myself. By writing this blog - I hopefully will become better.
I wanted to start out by telling everyone about my new gig. PAINTING PARTIES. A Day or Evening of Wine, Creativity and Friends. Creative name to come. These parties are going to be a hit. Whether you are creative or a “wanna be” - everyone will enjoy themselves. You gather your friends or colleagues, I bring the canvases, brushes and paint. We then have a party while I help channel your inner artist. What I really want to do is try to get people to loosen up and be able to express your own “style” in a painting. Though not necessary - I do find that wine or margaritas and your favorite music tend to reduce any creative anxieties.
Host of the parties pay $45 and guests pay $75. I supply all art supplies. I am looking into having parties at local businesses in the evenings. I can then have more people at one sitting. Right now there is a minimum of 4 and max of 6 participants. For more information, please contact me at dlkahan@comcast.net.
I'm also trying to get ready for the Brentwood Art Show in December. I know it seems like it's far away but it will be here before you know it. They are wanting artists to bring at least 40 paintings. The good news is that my art is selling so my inventory is low - but I need put it in overdrive. Could I ask for a better life? I don't think so.
I will try to continue this blog and figure how to bring you interesting stuff. I will turn you on to things I find creative and unique.
Ciao
Dana
Well this week has been wild. Had some great press in Franklin Life Magazine and then I just found out I'll be in the Tennessean on Tuesday (8/11). Cathy Aycock's Daily Crave will have me in there. They will be mentioning the Painting Parties too so hopefully I'll be getting some phone calls for bookings. If anyone has a good name for these parties - send it on to me. I once had a boyfriend that had a band and they could never decide on a name so they ask the audience to write down their ideas for names and send them up to the stage. The band picked a name from those entries. The winning name… "Four Reasons to Drink." Pretty funny. I thought so anyway.
