Recently, I went for a morning stroll with an artist friend whom I mostly follow on Instagram. Having had a couple of opportunities to chat here and there, we finally made a point to connect face to face. As we walked and talked, I realized that you get an image of someone when you follow...
This past week has been one of reflection and self-critique. I have been inside my head, thinking and rethinking about what direction I want to go with my art. These days you can be bombarded easily with images and stories on social media. You constantly see others’ lives shown in the best light possible and...
Well, the show has come and gone and it was great! Francine and I enjoyed ourselves, loved seeing everyone that stopped in ( and especially drinking some wine and catching up!). We came away with feeling of gratitude to those that showed up, purchased items and simply gave their support by being there. It made...
Last night I attended a talk which touched on many aspects of being an artist, selling your work, social media, connecting with others, etc. One of the interesting topics (to me) was the Artist’s Bio. The dreaded bio. The few paragraphs that you leave until the very last possible moment to write …. cringing with...
Last night Gary and I settled in to watch a movie, as is often our routine on a Friday night. Once dinner is done and cleaned up, dogs are fed and kids are wherever they need to be, the evening is ours. After flicking through trailer after trailer we each had a couple of picks...
And let that be a lesson to us all. Lately the phrase that keeps reminding me is “Seek ye first the kingdom of heaven, and all else shall be added unto you.” It’s saying the same thing, isn’t it?
Love this piece of writing, Joan; love you, and everything you are and do. xoxox