3:49 PM: R was in the studio all day, working on figuring out the best way to assemble the wood moulding farming material we purchased a few days ago at the lumber yeard in salida. in the end, he realized he needed to order clamps specially designed for frame making, in that they apply pressure on all 4 sides simultaneously. he also applied that satin finish we bought, which makes the raw wood have a smoother, more finished look. i’ll show you tomorrow, when the clamps are off, what the first framed polyptych series painting looks like. it’s exciting for me to look at the work that has already been framed.
i’m sending out lots of invitations to friends and business associates, old & new. and we’re both a little nervous about turnout and sales. i’ve never been in this position before because this is my first benefit exhibition. if i have a show with so-so sales, so what. but now that i’m offering a large percentage of sales to u.c colorado department of ophthalmogogy for glaucoma research, i want deeply to have robust sales! so if you’re reading this, send invitations to your friends & relatives.