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I did not “Art On” this week.

I hesitate to proclaim on social media that we're sick, because that could put off potential buyers -but- the simple truth is we have been sick for over two weeks now. I succumbed last Friday with an awful, head-in-the-vise sinus something that also felt like flu and I'm still weak and prone to lying on… Continue reading I did not “Art On” this week.

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On The Oscars and Viola Davis

“I became an artist and thank God I did … because we are the only profession that celebrates what it means to live a life.” -Viola Davis While I think she may have gotten swept up in the moment when she made this statement (you could make a strong case for other professions celebrating what it… Continue reading On The Oscars and Viola Davis

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On Self-Maintenance.

We had a long drive back from Texas this weekend and it gave me a lot of time to think over things, things I'd normally push aside because I had more interesting things to do. The primary focus of my thinking was self-maintenance, mostly for Kerry and myself. We've always just "done what we could… Continue reading On Self-Maintenance.

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A -brief- look at my studio and art life.

The Christmas rush seems to be over for me-so yay! I have time to do things again-but also nooo because I was wondering just how many orders I'd get and wasn't quite ready for all the fun to stop. But I had a fabulous month, my best yet on Etsy, so this isn't complaining. Not really.… Continue reading A -brief- look at my studio and art life.

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Musings: Where Am I Going?

My studio is a wreck. So of course it's a good time to ponder the upcoming year. Because this one is so slow. (I did clean up a bit last night as I was going through inventory because I couldn't find anything) -I've had a good year, and I think it will be even better this… Continue reading Musings: Where Am I Going?