I had set-up my easel further away from the pathways on this occasion. Not to avoid people, but to get the angle I needed of the House. Even so, a lot of people came over and chatted. I hadn't noticed at the time, a lady sat on a nearby seat who was sketching and eventually came over to chat with me. I quite envied her simple approach to just sitting quietly and sketching on her own......although it turned out she was 'entertained' by listening to me chatting with the various visitors who stopped by. Her comment was a surprise to me, as she thought I was so patient with people interrupting me when I was busy painting. How kind of her to say - then she saw my Notice inviting people to stop and chat. I pointed out that people hadn't even seen the Notice, and she was even more impressed that I was so patient with the visitors. Wow!...this simple little fact really cheered me.
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5 comments:
Another beautiful painting in the works! Isn't it nice when people say nice things (as opposed to all the negativity out there!) ;)
If they come at you from the front, and you can see them approaching, it's great to chat about your art. But when the come at you from the back and make you jump.... that's HORRIBLE! I've had that happen a couple of times, very unnerving.
Impressive clouds! You are just a very nice person, to chat with people!
I think it's lovely when people stop to chat and it would be rude not to engage with them. You obviously make their visit a memorable one and they will be impressed with your painting skills there's no doubt about it.
Robin…It restores my faith in human nature 🙂
Shammickite….I know what you mean, so I try to place my set-up where that can’t happen. On the occasions that isn’t possible, it’s like a stealth attack! 🤣
Judy…Thanks, although chatting with people gives me the chance to be nosey 🤣….I ask “Are you on holiday”? …. “Where are you from”? ….I even get to ask if they also paint, although usually people offer that one all by themselves.
Eileen…I did get feedback today from one of the staff at Arlington. He said that he’s overheard people saying about me (he didn’t happen to say if it was good things he had overheard, I darned not ask) 😂
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