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This last week was rough. But that isn’t news, really.

It did affect my ability to create, however. This is not a political space (that's for my personal Facebook page and somewhat on Twitter), so I won't go there, but last week I was already battling the lie of depression. The pure hate, the vitriol, the derisiveness, the meanness of social media-that didn't make it… Continue reading This last week was rough. But that isn’t news, really.

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Dealing with a Slow Art Fair and Thoughts on What Sold

I had a fair this past weekend in our hometown. I've attended this fair before, and remember it being busy, so I was expecting lots of people. I had also taken note of what people were selling last year, and thought my stuff would fit in-basically, I took all the necessary steps one should take… Continue reading Dealing with a Slow Art Fair and Thoughts on What Sold

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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?

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On Dealing with Rejection as an Artist

When I began this journey I promised myself that I would keep my rejection letters, frame them, and use them as inspiration. Brave words, but I meant them, and I still do. Of course it's rough when you get several rejection scenarios in a row, or weren't accepted into a show you got into last… Continue reading On Dealing with Rejection as an Artist

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Nope, Not This Week.

This is moving week. We're doing this move ourselves so there hasn't been too much fanfare, we've done this 14 times. 12? It's at least over 10. ANYWAY. We've moved a lot. It's second nature. I've got my kits for each of the critical rooms of the house so they can become fully functional right… Continue reading Nope, Not This Week.