Country File Live 2017!!

I can't believe it!! remember that post recently about goals... one being do a big show... well look what happened! Country File Live 2017! 

So this all happened extremely quickly, Victoria over at The Eyebrook Gallery in Uppingham suggested to me that I look up this fair and see what happens. So I did, this was back in June and within too weeks my application went through a committee and I was accepted to be part of the show. I was honoured to be part of the show, this would be my biggest one to date with up to 200,000 visitors last year. 

Now the stressful part came... prep. How the heck was I going to prepare for a show of this size. I had no idea how much I should take with me. I asked around a few of my other arty friends and fellow stall holders at my local events and they all said the same thing.... I need more, ALOT more! Shit. How on earth am I going to pay for all of this! Luckily mum came to the rescue and lent me the money to buy stock... £3,000 later I was fully stocked up for the fair and no joke it look me 5 weeks to get everything made up and ready to sell! Nightmare. My house was full to the brim with stock in every corner of the house... Matthew wasn't happy! 

So I was located in the Craft in Action Marquee, this was where a select few makers were showing their craft throughout the four day show. We had artists, jewellery makers, wood workers, illustrators, glass making and sculptures. There were 16 of us in total and I was amazed every day by the extraordinary talent in one small marquee. 

My home for the 4 days... during my time at the show I decided to draw a beautiful highland cow. A drawing I had been asked to do so many time I couldn't count so I thought this would be the best place to start it. I was lucky enough to see a small family of highland cows whilst I was at the show and they are absolutely gorgeous!! 

My helper for the show... Matthew doing a brilliant job as assistant... he even got mistaken for the artist more times then I can count. 

"Fair Game", "The Eye On The Prize" and "Skyfall" Standing Proud on the back wall. All framing done perfectly by The Eyebrow Gallery. 

Whilst at the show I ran a completion to win a "Roe Deer" Print one of my latest pieces completed just before the show. 

Overall I can't even explain how amazing the experience was, the whole thing was chaotic but so enjoyable. Everyday was extremely busy I must have talked to thousands of people every day but I love every minuet. I spoke to lots of makers also who were asking me questions as I was drawing and admirers of art. 

And I have got to say a HUGE thank you to all the customers who bought a little piece of me... my artwork. I never imagined how much would sell at the events and I was completely overwhelmed with the wonderful response to my work. I promise I will continue to work hard to create more art that you will love! Till the next time ;-)

I will leave you with a few more photos from the show of my products and original artworks. 

K x