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

11/13/2014

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     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.  :)
Busy Busy Busy

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4/21/2019 10:46:52 pm

I am happy to know that you found a different level of comfort in painting. That's a good thing because not all people can really find the stuff that make them happy, that's why you need to be thankful because you have found your passion. I know for a fact that painting is relaxing; especially for the artists who are dedicated and considered the practice as their way to express their emotion. You are on the right track and you don't have to be worry for that!

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