New Painting

These photos are not very good, but I did not have time to take new ones as I needed to take this one to the gallery to replace the one that sold. The color is off (too light and I was not able to fix it in photoshop) and a bit blurry, but you get the idea. The last two photos are details.

Let me know what you think. Happy Tuesday! XOXO

Miracles

They do happen. Yesterday, just when I was about to give up I sold two pieces of art. My new bowl sold and a painting at the gallery sold, so there is a nice check waiting for me. I just wanted to share. It is worth noting that I sold the art after I let go of the need to :-). Have a wonderful Monday and thank you all for your sweet comments on the last post. Off to my job for today. XOXO

Living the Painter's Life

I have been a bad blogger, but I have had a lot on my mind and I had a ton of jobs this week (yay), so I have been super busy. Mostly I just don't like to post when I am down. Every once in a while I get disappointed that I am not where I want to be in my art career, but then I remember why I do it (I love it) and I forget about the money part for a while. If I did it for the money I would have given it up a long, long time ago. The real deal is that to have a successful art career you need either a miracle (which does happen once in a while) or you need lots of money and time to market your work. So I continue to pray for a miracle. The sad part is that it really has very little to do with talent. There are so many talented artists that no one ever hears about. So, I am done feeling sorry for myself. I do have to find a way to make money doing other than what I am doing though, something more rewarding. I keep coming back to the life coaching thing and if I can come up with the money to take the course to be certified I am doing it. This will also require a small miracle. Since I have been working this week I have done no art, but I do have a painting I finished last week I will photograph and share soon. Today I am doing nothing, but resting up my body and soul. Have a wonderful weekend and please share with me what you are up to? XOXO

Gifts from the UK!

I received this beautiful bag and treats from the wonderful and talented Melanie.

The top 3 photos are the bag, close up of some details and the sweet inside pockets, they have little Kitties on them :-) and my initials. There is a lot of work and hand stitching on this bag. The 4Th photo is of the other treats she included, two beautiful dish towels, a tool caddy and a sweet rabbit with egg. The last blurry photo is my new bag in action, full of groceries! Thank you Melanie, I love everything and I love you, sweetheart that you are.

This cheered me up today so much. Happy Wednesday! XOXO

Cat fun

This is one of my love's, Spike, isn't he wonderful? I am deep in my head right now, trying to figure out what I am doing with my life :-) and have nothing much to share, but wanted to post, so here you go. Smile. XOXO

New Bowl

Nothing profound to share today, it is pouring rain outside, which I love in Summer and I am a bit down which does not happen often and which I do not want to talk about :-). Instead I thought I would show you my latest bowl. Again there are a few glazing flaws, but other than that it is in good shape. I don't want to put anything with flaws on my Etsy site, so I offer it here and if any of you want it just make me an offer (I need money, so no trades this time) and I will consider it. Sorry for the crappy photos, but the lighting and the weather outside was not helpful today. The true color of red is the in the second photo down. The bowl is all handbuilt and measures 3"tall and 5 3/4" round. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and thank you for your lovely comments and good energy yesterday, there were no sales though, I am sorry to say. XOXO

Stay Awake

The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you.
Don't go back to sleep.
You must ask for what you want.
Don't go back to sleep.
people are going back and forth across the doorsill
where the two worlds touch.
The door is round and open.
Don't go back to sleep.
-Rumi
I am fighting to stay awake. To keep trusting and to not give in to stress and worry. I know spirit won't let me down, but being in the world as you all know it is hard when you are bombarded with messages from everyone of fear and nay saying.
Tonight my gallery is having a group show and I am praying and crossing all fingers and toes that I sell something, or many somethings :-). Please send me some good energy tonight.
Have a wonderful Friday! XOXO