P.L.E.A.S.U.R.E. RECAP

Its been 2 days after the show now and I am still HIGHLY EXCITED about the SUCCESS of my first SOLO show.  The setting and place was great, the turnout was great, and I had the support of my family, friends, and even made new contacts; very influential contacts at that!  I had PHI MU ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC come and play improv jazz throughout the night and the bar was open.  The lighting was a little off, but still did not take away from a great showcase.  Everyone enjoyed my work and I sold THE NI-NI SERIES!!!! The sculpture looked great and BELLADONNA had representation as well.  Although the night before I hadn't slept and was super nervous about the show, everything worked out for the best.  Arthur/Sylvia Berry came out, Arthur being a great artist and Sylvia being his wife and both known collectors of fine work.  Dr. Everette J. Freeman (President of Albany State University) made an appearance as well and MANY other great members of the Albany Arts Council and surrounding communities.  Overall, I was shocked that it went so well and look forward to doing bigger and better shows in the NEAR future.

I also sold the "Ni-Ni Series".  All 4 paintings were sold as a set to my cousin Alisha who insisted that she buy them full price.  I have to make some calls back now, send out the thank you cards, and

ONLY A COUPLE DAYS Away!!!

Only a couple days left and its been heavily anticipated!!! Durrell Smith's SOLO ART SHOW is on its WAY to the CHILL BAR AND LOUNGE this FRIDAY, MARCH 11 from 6-9PM!!! Also, BellaDonnaHB Products will be featured!!! Free Food and Jazz Band Ready to play!! THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 11th at the CHILL BAR AND LOUNGE!!!



A VERY INTERESTING READ

ART RENEWAL CENTER

"It was the artist's goal to show humanity as beautifully real and ideal as possible, encouraging all to strive for such ideals. The message is that while mankind may not be perfect, life can still be good"

And here is the .OFFICIAL. Flyer for the show

P.L.E.A.S.U.R.E. Solo Art Show has the official .GREENLIGHT.

My SOLO Show is a GO!!  I talked to the owner of the CHILL BAR AND LOUNGE just 2 nights ago.  He said he really likes my ideas and what I am trying to do with the show.

As of February 3rd, the exhibition will be held on 

MARCH 11th from 6-9PM

featuring

Little Diana .Roll 2.

Here are some of the shots from Christmas break all the way back down to Albany.  They were right, it took a long time to fill that 35mm roll up in that tiny little camera.  Again, these were only some of the shots and since yesterday I've started a new roll. 

With the lomo updates, I also have a meeting with the owner of the lounge for my ART SHOW tonight at 9pm.  I'm really looking forward to it and I really want to set myself at a higher standard for my work and my shows.  Working at the Lowe Gallery this past summer really set my ambitions higher than before.  Until the show is finalized, I wont post the flyer just yet.

First shots from my .Diana F Mini.

"The Blocks"

"Mother Daughter"

".Nana."

".Glasses."

Not the best but every time I look at these I find something interesting about them or something I have not seen previously.  Still much to learn, but I love the toy camera.  These were from Christmas back at home, I just never got around to scanning them in.