The Most Common Question Is ....

Weaving the Fabric of the Universe
by Katharine A. Cartwright, NWS
watercolor, 26" x 20"

The most common question people ask me is "How long did it take you to paint that?" I could supply a variety of answers, like:

• All of my life
• 61 years (which is all of my life)
• About 45 hours
• 45 hours, 26 minutes and 34 seconds
• I have no idea; I'm losing my memory
• What did you say? I'm losing my hearing

or

Just ignore them altogether.

However, since most people really want to know the answer, I usually opt for the approximate hours or weeks/months. But, that really isn't an accurate answer, is it?

In fact, "all of the above" would be correct in my case.

What's the question people most commonly ask you about your work?

Exhibiting in China

Fourier's Law by Katharine Cartwright
watercolor, 26" x 20"

My painting, Fourier's Law, has been included in this year's Shenzhen Watercolor Biennial in China. This exhibition will be hung at the Shenzhen Art Museum on December 10th. An international panel of jurors selected 260 paintings from 54 countries and regions for this exhibit, including 59 from the United States. I'm honored to be included! 

Here's where you may find more information about the exhibit:

http://www.shenzhenbiennial.com/