Instagram Q&A
Monday, January 25, 2021
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
Instagram
I finally announced to my Instagram followers that I am both Artist and Medium (The video is below). I know, it's been a while. I left some hints in writing, but things don't make quite as big of an impact on Instagram unless they're on video. So, that being said, people have a lot of questions for me.
*If you have Instagram, please join the conversation! I won't be sending out any other reminders of this by email. Be sure to follow me so that you can ask me your questions. You can follow me here.
*If you DO NOT have Instagram, please submit your questions below. I will answer the question on the Q&A and then post the recording on my blog for you to watch.
Rebirth
A poem I wrote inspired by my painting of the same name.
This one is about the journey to becoming ourselves.
A poem I wrote, inspired by my painting of the same name.
©2020, Francesca Bandino, Rebirth. Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 20x16x1.5 inches.
Rebirth
Original poem by Francesca Bandino
This is the time
For transformation
Tragedy has torn me apart
Along the way
I’ve lost pieces of myself
Yet, here I am
With the opportunity to be
Exactly who I was always
Meant to be
I appreciate life
Because it has changed me
And gotten me
To where I am today
So that even though
A part of me has been taken
I can, once again,
Be whole
As an accumulation
Of the lessons I’ve learned
And the truths
Which are now a part of me
As I emerge
From the dusk
Resilience
A poem I wrote inspired by my painting of the same name.
This one is about self-worth and overcoming challenges.
A poem I wrote, inspired by my painting of the same name.
©March 2020, Francesca Bandino, Resilience. Acrylic on Canvas, 16x20x1.5 inches.
Resilience
Original poem by Francesca Bandino
You are strong
And wonderful
You will withstand
And adjust to
All the challenges
That come your way
You will fight back
You will be
Brave enough
Resilient enough
To make it through
Another day
And all that you lack
You will make up for
In your ability
To make due
With what you have
Take shape
And rearrange
So that anywhere you go
You will shine
Beneath
The light of the sun
Always With Me
A poem I wrote inspired by my painting of the same name.
This one is about finding joy again.
A poem I wrote, inspired by my painting of the same name.
©Jan 2020, Francesca Bandino, Always With Me. Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 24x24x1.5 inches.
Always With Me
Original poem by Francesca Bandino
After such heartache
I find joy again
There is hope
All will be alright
This will be
My happy place once more
Yes, I can
Embrace the joy
So one day
Happiness will return
And the breaks in my heart
Will be stitched up
By new memories
While also remembering
The old memories
The good memories
You will always be
On my mind
In my heart
And by my side
I will leave
My heartache behind
Renegade Craft Virtual Fair - June 2020
This month I was accepted into the Renegade Craft Virtual Fair. Renegade Craft is known for hosting fairs in major cities, mostly across the U.S. During the virtual version of the fair, I got onto Instagram Live and did a live painting demo. You can watch a portion of it here!
COVID-19 is still disrupting our 2020 plans. In lieu of showing my work in-person at art fairs, I’ve been looking for, discovering, and even creating my own virtual opportunities. Last month I brought you my Backyard Art Show in which I set up my tent, hung my paintings, and then explained the story behind some of the work.
This month I was accepted into the Renegade Craft Virtual Fair. Renegade Craft is known for hosting fairs in major cities, mostly across the U.S. The virtual version of the fair involved creators and makers going live during the fair with a tour, a lesson or a demo. I opted for getting onto Instagram Live and doing a live painting demo.
My work in progress from the live painting demo.
Before this fair, I had never done a live painting demo. In fact, I can count on two hands the number of people who had ever watched me paint before. When I paint, I listen to podcasts and concentrate on the work in front of me. Speaking while painting is a difficult task, but I somehow managed to do it.
I’m grateful for the people who showed up to the live session and asked thoughtful questions. In total, I painted and talked for two hours. I was surprised that some people watched and participated for almost the whole time. Wow!
If you weren’t able to make it, I hope you can join me in the future! I’ve included almost fifteen minutes of the live footage here. You’ll notice that I sometimes go towards the camera to read and answer questions. It may look as though I was talking to myself while I was painting. I promise that I was not! For some reason I thought the questions and conversation would be recorded, but since they weren’t, you only get to hear my answers.
Please enjoy and feel free to ask questions or leave comments below.
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