After my failed interview video and subsequent snarfing of 1/2 a Xanax in the parking lot, we were ready to return to the show. A former co-worker of mine and her girlfriend showed up to show support, which was sweet of them.

Susan Ciaccio’s glitter mermaid tail caught my eye from across the building and reeled me in.

She was very sweet, and I loved her paintings. Her company is “Rubia De Los Muertos“, which means “Blonde of the Dead”. Love it. I love Day of the Dead art.

Her portrait of her husband. I’m crazy about that frame.

Flapper with a cloche hat! Oval canvas! It’s nice to see someone else using oval canvas.

The Boy looking sharp.

Nice set-up.

Tray London’s delicate art.

The problem begins.

The green room for the fashion designer was to the right of my painting section, just like the July show. Unlike the July show, however, the models took up the whole section and did not budge for the entire length of the show (the fashion show is at the end of the night, of course). Who wants to navigate through a swarm of irritated models in latex to look at art? NOBODY, that’s who. I couldn’t even get to my art until the end of the night. Major disappointment.

Grrrr.

This was about as close as I could get. To my own art. Sigh.

Sparkle, Neely! I received a lot of compliments on the blue dress. Women really seem to respond positively to dresses with pockets. Nice, deep pockets, not those tiny fake ones.

I was pretty well enamored of Nick Beery‘s art, and made sure to introduce myself. He couldn’t have been nicer.

I “networked” a great deal more at this show, introducing myself to most of the artists and complimenting their work. I really liked the artists and art at this particular show. Except for maybe the fashion designer, who snarled at me like I was some sort of peasant when I had to walk through the green room on my way back from the stage. Sheesh.

Chani Murat’s art inspired me 100% to experiment with epoxy as a painting sealer. The finish on her paintings, which were acrylic paint on wood, was incredible. I couldn’t take my eyes off that glitter heart. No glitter shedding at all! Completely sealed! A lightbulb went off.

Grapes!

She’s a tattoo artist. I really liked her work. I’ve been thinking for a while I should paint on wood more often, like I did for this Kate Moss painting, and seeing Chanti’s work cemented it.

Around 9 I got up on stage with the first group of artists for introductions. Although I blew the interview video, I had no problem getting up on stage.

The girl in the red bandage dress was really tall. My body language in this shot is hilarious.

I blathered briefly about ongoing obsessions.

I even threw in, at the end, a mention for this website. That was the first time I’d ever promoted my website, in public, to strangers. Talking about my blog is usually the last thing I ever mention. However…I think it’s gotten a little less embarrassing over the years. Maybe?

Stay tuned for Part 3…Corinne and I walk around, looking glamorous! I meet people from “meetup”! We eat delicious cookies! Yes!