As an exhibitor and attendee to arts and craft shows, I am beginning to feel that painted furniture, ornaments and such are no longer needed or desired for the “new” craft fair attendees. It appears these new craft seekers are mostly looking for the latest necklace or cloth hand bag to buy? Some jewelry is really an art form and they charge for it (which I expect them to), but these jewelers are not exhibiting at the local high school “cafegymatorium”.
I am spending much of my free time to make these items (granted I don’t grow the trees, I buy the lumber) and then paint it or spend hours doing a clay figurine or ornament. But this appears not to be the desired items. Am I all wet? I appreciate jewelry, but we do have stores that cater just for that line of art….maybe I should put my paintings in Springers or Days….they must be hurting for business, since everyone is peddling their wares at these shows. What do you think???