Fly Away
Big Leaf Maple Burl. 18"x5"x3.5"x 1/16th " thick. Turned on a lathe. Started out 34 lbs, now 8 oz. So light it could 'fly away'. Just off exhibit at Gregg Museum of Art Raleigh NC.
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John Benton
- Fort Mill, SC
- United States
- woodturned art
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John Benton commented on Robin Anne Cooper's blog post Show Report- Charleston Piccolo Spoleto Craft Show
"Connie, you are correct. It draws both and is well supported by the locals, Those who 'have' spend and like to support the event. They seperated painings [ fine Art ] and placed them across the street in the square across from the Francis…"
John Benton commented on Robin Anne Cooper's blog post Show Report- Charleston Piccolo Spoleto Craft Show
"Robin,
I did both weekends and found the first weekend very slow, but the second weekend exceeded my expectations. Had good sales and Friday was the best day for the 'money people' returning home and shipping items out. I found the over…"
John Benton replied to Ray Mosteller's discussion Bele Chere in the group CAROLINA ARTISIANS
"Hey Ray, just got my notice as well. I was lucky to get into the Art Park section. I would love to see some of your work when we are there, photography is my other interest, just not good eneough to make any money at that one. Come to think about…"
John Benton replied to Ray Mosteller's discussion Bele Chere in the group CAROLINA ARTISIANS
"Ray,
I have heard the same but it can be a good show. I have not been there but have applied for this year. Try to get into the artisans park section if you apply, hard to get into. From the research that I did I figured it was worth the…"
John Benton left a comment for Linda Slone
"Welcome Linda.
Please join our Carolina Artisians Group, you will meet some good Carolina people. See you at Rosdale if not before"
John Benton replied to Heather Jordan's discussion Coastal Art Shows? in the group CAROLINA ARTISIANS
"Sorry you didn't get in Heather. By looking at your work I do not know how you missed out. If you are in town stop by and visit. I rented a condo for 10 days, thought I would enjoy some down time between weekends. This is my first Spoleto so I…"
John Benton replied to Heather Jordan's discussion Coastal Art Shows? in the group CAROLINA ARTISIANS
"Heather,
Hope you were accepted into Spoleto. I applied and just received my acceptance for both weekends. This will be my first Costal show. Gilmore showes have one latter this year in Myrtle Beach convention center, I am thinking about applying…"
John Benton left a comment for John Benton
"Thanks Skip, I wear an industrial strength face shield. Headed to Fla in a couple of weeks for some shows, See Ya!!!"
skip stang left a comment for John Benton
"Sometimes,it is.love your cool turquoise work,and anything that goes flyin across the room when your working on it.Now that's talent.You haven't been examined lately have ya.Keep it up and will see on the road
Skip"
John Benton left a comment for skip stang
"Thanks for the invitation. Your work is outstanding.
John"
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- woodturned art
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 5
- First show ever
- Fort Mill Arts & Craft show, took best of show
- What is your website?
- http://www.johnbentonstudio.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- opportunity to meet and see other artist work, establish new client base
- Best show ever and why
- Christmasville, Rock Hill SC, my second show, took best of show, 2 in a row for a beginner
- Worst show ever and why
- none, I have enjoyed them all, even if sales were slow
- Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
- na
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 1:38pm on April 14, 2010, Connie Mettler gave John Benton a gift…
- At 8:52am on February 18, 2010,
John Benton said… - Thanks Skip, I wear an industrial strength face shield. Headed to Fla in a couple of weeks for some shows, See Ya!!!
- At 12:05am on February 18, 2010,
skip stang said… - Sometimes,it is.love your cool turquoise work,and anything that goes flyin across the room when your working on it.Now that's talent.You haven't been examined lately have ya.Keep it up and will see on the road
Skip
- At 10:14am on December 7, 2009,
bettie coltrane said… - It's nice to meet you - where do you show your work?
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