[Beverley]

Hi All,

Just wanted to share something positive that happened yesterday. I was taking part in a local one-day art event and had stuck the new version of my statement on the wall beside my work – that is the statement re-worked with Crista’s words in mind. Near the end of the day a journalist approached me and said she found my statement interesting and could she interview me for a piece in a magazine. It’s a one-page column about expatriates that have made their lives in Belgium. Each month they interview a different person. She will come to my house with a photographer and interview me in my studio. Can but be good publicity! It was only after she’d left that I realised that I managed to speak to her confidently and happily – didn’t even blush. Definitely feel my confidence has improved thanks to the course!

Wishing you all similar successes,

Beverley

[Beverley]

I find all that you’ve written interesting and informative, Michal, so don’t worry about writing too much or too late at night.

I have read that you can have different prices in different geographical locations, so that fits with your UK/Canada scenario.

I’ve also read that you shouldn’t go storming into a gallery and demanding attention – so well done for daring and for getting such a good response. Maybe I need to be more daring, but I always think my work isn’t good enough yet.

As for the auction guy, you were caught between a rock and a hard place. Shame it worked out that way. Maybe in future, you could just refer the tricky customer to your gallery and get them to handle it.

Enjoy what you’re posting!

Beverley