Last night was my first public "gathering" - a reception at our local art guild at which I was one of the featured artists. Lots of Ooohs and Ahhhs, but no money!! I really didn't expect any sales - this is a relatively small community and certainly not a center for the arts!
But, it did give me the experience of mingling with folks as an "artist" and not a lawyer. I knew 95% of the people that came, and I think nearly all of them came because they couldn't believe it was me!!
So, I suspect a lot were just curious - but, everyone was very complimentary of my work.
Had a good time, and gave me some feel for what these events are like.
BTW, Ms. Keeton thought it was fun to take my pic between two normal sized guys! Actually, they are each 8'3", and I am 6'4"!!