We spent hours this last week revisiting the process of how one makes a bronze. Someone thought they might like us to do some work and they wanted an honest estimate. So we went to work, going through the steps in our head, and finally on paper. We figured out how much time, supplies and labor it really takes to make waxes of 25 pieces, put sprues on them, invest them, burn them out, check them for cracks and repair those cracks if there are any. It was more than we thought. But going through that process and being up in the shop started the creative juices flowing again. It's time to start making more art.
For the last couple of years we have given up the festival circuit in favor of trying to show our art in less demanding venues; that is places where we don't have to cart boxes of bronzes and 100 pound rocks and stands just to display our art. This afternoon we helped the kids pack up from a weekend festival. But our kids (also cooperative members) do festivals all summer in addition to selling their wares wholesale. They work hard but make a living with this business we call art. They inspire us to keep trying. This festival, called Sorticulture, is a perfect fit for the garden art Johnathan and Jandellyn make. This is a very laid back festival, with lots of room and plenty of original art to see. And as pack out goes not too bad. But we remembered all over again how much work it is to get your art out there for the public to find, how you have to really dedicate yourself to the selling process and come up with new ideas to catch the public eye. They will be doing the Edmonds Arts Festival next weekend, one of their biggest and we will be their cheering section.
In the meantime, if you want to see our sculpture, feel free to call 360-678-6522 and make arrangements anytime to visit the Cottage Gallery. We'll be happy to show you around.
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