There's busy and then there's busy....

     This is an exciting and busy time of year for me.  Over the next 6 months, I am hoping to be involved in 7 different shows.  This means.... more painting.  :)  

     It is strange to say that i am busy, because i feel so much joy and peace when I paint, that busy does not seem to be the right word.  I can't wait to get at it.  

     I think the busy part is just the "business" end of being an artist.  This is an area that is not intuitive, and I have been learning this end of things through trial and error... sometimes mostly error.  I am fortunate to have people in my life who are supportive, and have given me valuable advice.

     Yesterday I drove down to Penticton and back to drop off 9 originals to my photographer friend Stuart Bish.  Stuart is a professional photographer, and one of his specialties is art reproduction.  It took me a long time to find him and in my opinion... he is the best.  I am able to offer beautiful prints because of the excellent photographs he takes of my paintings, and his excellent printing. 

     I left Stuart with a lot of work to do for me... photograph 9 paintings, 3 canvas prints, and a number smaller prints that will be mounted and wrapped.  We talked about "limited edition" prints, pricing, signing prints, exposure and where I was in my work.  It was a valuable conversation and I left feeling good.  

     When I arrived home.... i was pleasantly surprised with someone requesting to see my work with the idea of ordering some originals.  This is good news on 2 levels... 1. I love it when my paintings sell, and 2.  I get to paint more.  :)
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