An Artist Muses

There are a few things in life that I consider to be high stakes gambles.  When I worked in television, it was that off-cited thing to avoid...usage of kids and animals in a production.  If it succeeded you were going to have gold.  But if it failed, and they refused to cooperate, you could have a nightmare on your hands.  Much of the same all-or-nothing dynamic applies to the outdoor art show. It sounds great in theory.  Beautiful summer day, nice stroll in the park, customers get to browse your latest offerings...all good. I get the appeal.  But these shows, for all the quaint charm they bring to the local park, are a bitch to put on for the artists and organizers.  And then there's that game changer.  The elephant...nay... woolly mammoth in the room...the weather.  Success or disaster is literally in the hands of the gods.  And you can't simply opt out last minute if the weather turns foul.  Most outdoor art shows insist on you manning your booth no matter what Mo