I’ve done it again – another sleepless and fitful night ahead of setting up an exhibition today.  I do it everytime.  It’s the nerves I guess of setting up my work and ‘showing’ it to the world.

I have been painting for so long now and have exhibited in lots of shows so I should be more laid back about it…but I’m not and that’s simply the way I roll.  I really wish I could do something about it as with a young family and a job and all that I need my sleep.  I can’t really afford to not get any sleep every time I hang a painting in a gallery!

I guess today will be defined by coffee and tired eyes when I dare look at my reflection in the mirror.

It will be a little weird hanging my paintings in ‘The Cross’ today.  Such a old haunt as a university student.  Haven’t things moved on (?) – from cheap drinks nights to a smart cafe/bar with an artists space.

No time to take my foot off the accelerator though…I have a solo exhibiiton at a gorgeous little gallery in April and have lots to do in preparation.  Will give myself a night off painting as we have friends who have fled the shaky ground of Christchurch  coming for a meal tonight and to spend some time talking about their terrifying experience during the earthquake last week.  Perspective definately appreciated at times like this.

Have a happy week,

K