Hey all! I have been using a decent sony camera for a few years now, and lately it has really become temperamental - eating batteries like candy, the quality - although still nice - doesn't keep up with the newer cheaper models, and it is kinda bulky
Read more…A few weeks ago someone commented in this forum about a new product called "art bags" or "art pacs". They were designed to protect artwork during transport. It was NOT gallery pouch. I can't find it anywhere. Does anyone else remember, or know of thi
Read more…I've been invited--somewhat relentlessly, but I guess that's a good thing! ;-) --to participate in several indoor art shows here in Florida. I don't think it will be cost-effective to make a significant investment in equipping myself to do indoor sho
Read more…Hey Everyone - Thought some of you might be interested in this time-lapse video I made from my show a few weekends ago of my booth setup - kinda fun to see it like this :-) http://galleries.joshtrefethen.com/gallery/8498856_xtMTQ/1/559298285_vmXvW
Read more…Hi all, I'm just getting started at outdoor art fairs, and I got some Propanels and some of their canopy hooks. The hooks allow you to attach the Propanels to the framework of your canopy. I'll have weights on the legs of the canopy, and it seemed t
Read more…This past weekend I just about had it with my EZ-up which was new last year. In a nut shell I bought it for about $150 (worth about $199 or so I was told via the tag at Sam's Club) to replace one that has lasted 6 years (not an EZ-up). Well, the firs
Read more…Hi Everyone! I am working on a project involving an enamel paint to be applied to glass or plexiglass. It needs to be opaque so the time involved is less. So far, I have found transparent paints but they do not do the job, Americana Gloss Enamel for
Read more…I'm getting close to buying a Sprinter, but before I commit... Any suggestions on the size? Any other suggestions about transporting a ton of tent, walls, and product? Anyone else know something I should know about deals etc? Any reason to buy/not t
Read more…As my first festival draws nearer I am thinking of several things I had not considered before, or I have considered it but haven't yet found a solution. For anyone who does mid-size to large paintings, do you wrap them in cardboard or bubble wrap whe
Read more…I am ready to get fancier digs ... I am in the market for a "dome" open ceiling design that I always have envied and salivated for at shows. My EZ-Up has proudly and valiantly served me but it is time to invest in a better canopy. Thus, I am strongl
Read more…Making my list of things I have yet to do for my first art festival (9/27/09) and realized i haven't figured out the credit card thing yet. This is really alien to me at this point, never worked with them before, so if anyone has suggestions on what
Read more…I just purchased a Honda 2000ei generator to power a portable air conditioner for my tent. (Should I mention that I do shows in Florida?). I've seen generators used with a three-sided baffled box. . .but I'm not sure of its benefits--noise reduction
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