Somebody pinch me, but it's the 10th year anniversary. 10 Years! I hate cliche's, but holy moly, how time flies!
I can't for a minute think about the Expo and not pause a bit and thank the powers that be for the friendship of Tom Helgeson, who started it all. Without his guidance and support, and some outright prodding, I doubt my artwork would be were it is today. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say I miss my friend daily.
I've been an exhibitor at every one, selling raffle tickets for Kiap-TU-Wish at the first one, and selling artwork at all the rest. I dug a round and found a few photos of previous years Expos:
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| (2010 Chicago) One of Wisconsin's finest cane rod makers, Paul Julious |
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| (2007 Bloomington) Tom was ready to strangle me when I dragged The Barn into the auditorium. |
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| (2009 Bloomington) Always good to see friends |
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| (2009 Bloomington) A Jeff Kennedy original of my Kinni Sulphur |
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| (2009 Bloomington) Demo-ing at the 2009 show |
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| Local color at the 2010 Chicago show |
