Leeds Print Fair 2014

On Saturday 1st November I had my first taste of life as a professional artist. I had been lucky enough to be chosen to sell my work at Leeds Print Fair. Early that morning my taxi left me at the steps of The Corn exchange and I tentatively made my way inside, portfolio in hand- armed with nothing but my artwork and a handmade tablecloth.
Being an inexperienced stall holder and a student new to Leeds, I felt very unprepared when artists all around me were brandishing power drills, display racks, bunting- you name it, some of them were very, very prepared. I had no way of making my artwork stand up so I resorted to borrowing sticky tape that way very kindly offered to me by Sean, my neighbouring artist, and standing my portfolio up on its side. He also leant me some MDF boards to stand my work against, rather than my rather crude cardboard ones I was making from boxes I'd found by the bins -student life!
Although I didn't expect it, the print Fair ended up going very well for me, and I met some wonderful people. One of my favourite print artists, Stef Mitchell (of Field and Hedgerow) was also there selling her work and it was great to meet her- she is a very talented artist and so friendly.
I hope that more opportunities like this come my way, it was great to be amongst very established artists and still feel welcome, as well as making a decent profit which is always a bonus!