After 21 years of being a "Show Girl", or my hubby being a "Artist Slave", show time has come to The End!!
We decided to move back to "old country", in this case, Croatia. Not having kids or any member of family in this country, we always new we will go back home at the certain pint. My husband is going to retire soon, house prices went up, a bit, so we decided to try to sell it...and did it in a month and a half!!
My September is always the busiest month and it was the same this year. I ended it in one of my favorite shows Peoria Fine Art Fair. It was very emotional for me to say good by to so many artists colleagues that I new for so many years. Most of them couldn't believe that we are doing this, some of them envy us, all of them wish us luck and happiness.
It is hard for me too, it is hard to leave this beautiful country I lived 22 years in, my husband over 40 years. We had nice life, many great friends, lived in gorgeous, exciting, artsy city of Chicago. It will be hard to say good by.
My plan, after settling down in Zagreb, capital of Croatia, is to come, here and there for some shows. If I get accepted for 3-4 in a row, I plan to come once a year and get some $$. I'll see how will that work. I will leave all of my displays, my tent etc. here and do not want to close the door for myself for ever.
So, I may be back, but for now, I want to thank you all for your reviews, comets for all of the years this blog exist, I learned a lot from this site.
Thank you Connie for handling this blog, I was dedicated reader. I think I will be able to follow you all and be updated with all the happenings in the art show scene.
Kiss to you all and have a great show, with sunny conditions, temperature of 75F, light wind and no rain in the forecast!!
Ana Buzancic Petercic,
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Thank you all for good wishes. I will miss you all too and sometimes miss show going.
And, Margaret Luttrell, no, it was not me selling scarves in Atlanta. But, yes, I will see what can Europe offer, especially now since most of us are connected in a Union!! It will be interesting.
I will be in touch, hopefully been able to see and follow this site and be less homesick!!
Kiss!!
Ana
Thank you for sharing this bittersweet goodbye with all of us, Ana...best of luck to you and enjoy the journey.
Best of luck to you Anna, your husband and sweet little Bartholomew. Safe travels and maybe we will meet again as neighbors at a show!!
Best of luck to you and your husband. I never met you I don't believe. You have such a beautiful face and work that I don't think I could forget that! Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Were you at ACC Atlanta last year? I think I bought from you my favorite scarf Ana. Well, even if I didn't... I just want to wish you the best. I have never been to Croatia (it's on my list) I know it's absolutely beautiful. The outdoor show art scene is pretty nonexistent in Europe (except for the Christmas Markets) but with as many boutiques and cool shops that are in every city I have been to... I have a feeling you would do exceedingly well. I love your work and you rock girl!!!
Love this post, Ana. Thanks for posting it with all the photos at your shows. I've enjoyed knowing you over the years. Thanks for letting me use your booth shot over and over again as an example of a great display:
You were an early member and I've appreciated your participation over the years.
I remember our last show. It was so bittersweet but the right time had come. Sounds like that is true for you also. I know you've met wonderful people around the US being in this business and that it has probably gotten into your blood. I hope you will return -- maybe see you in Ann Arbor!
Best wishes to you both in the years ahead. You're still so young you have many great adventures ahead of you and I hope you'll share some of them with us. Bon voyage.
Thank you Jacki, yes it is an adventure for sure!!
Good luck to you on your journey Ana. This sounds like a great adventure you both will be going on. We wish you well.
Thanks for posting some photos of your last show. You look very happy.