Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The 100 days program!

Yesterday I started the 100 days program. I invented this program for myself and for you, if you need it.
I read blogs of many artists who are just having their first babies. Just starting their families. They feel stretched and vulnerable.
I can say it is that way at both ends. I have been an artist while raising our four sons and now that they are older,  we have bigger issues than dirty diapers and teething.  Real, big life with real big problems. Problems with employment, car troubles, relationship challenges, college loans, master's programs, friends in trouble..... these years have stretched us out and there is no more vulnerable feeling then having your child, drive away in your car. Or get on a plane for a semester abroad.

As some artists are trying to learn how to work around, revolve around a baby or small children.
I am spinning the other way! It is challenging to put me first. I am so used to revolving my schedule around everyone else.
Believe me, I don't regret that one bit. But that is over....
And so,
the 100 day program.
I need to get into the pace of putting me first.
This is about getting happy, healthy habits!

100 days of working out
100 days of revising my novel
100 days of artwork

Creative happy healthy habits for the new year!


we added a bouquet of flowers to the table to combat the dreary winter! 
This one is for you!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Studio interns.... what do you think?

I am thinking of bringing an intern into my studio. I might even know who she may be.


Have you ever interned?


Does anyone have an intern?


Advice?


I would love advice.


What tasks does your intern do for you?  I am not exactly sure how/if I can delegate!


So, what do you think?

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

www.SilverFreckles.com !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 paintings up on my etsy page so far!


I am posting a few each day this week.


Thank you everyone for your support that has made this possible.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SilverFreckles

Friday, January 28, 2011

on the easel...........

This is another painting heading to etsy next week!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Twenty two paintings!

I write a lot.

I do not submit much. I have to be very sure that I think what I have is ready to go.

I paint a lot.
I do not sell my work much. I don't spend a lot of time marketing them. (actually zero!)

There is a confidence that it takes to say something is ready. That work is what it is and that it needs to move on.
I sold some paintings to people who were at my art show a while ago.  Mostly, the paintings were put in black frames and hung in my studio. 
They represent a time, a mood, a place in my life. They are like photographs of me on the inside. It was hard to let them go.

At first I liked being surrounded by my artwork. But lately, I think I need to make space for new work. 
I need the open space. 
I hope they all find new homes soon. I don't like long goodbyes!

So today I took the first step. I unframed and photographed 22 paintings.
It is time to let them go.

I hope you will help me spread the word, when I post them on etsy next week! 
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