What's happening so far...

I thought I would update you all on my progress

so far. Since I quit my job I have cleaned my house,

hey, I feel better when my house is clean :-). I have

called my friend L to get photos taken of my art,

and he is coming over next week to do so, this will be

a huge step in the art direction. Today I went to see

the owner of my favorite gallery (and where I want to

show my work) to let him know I was available for a

part time position. He does not have anything right now,

but you never know what can happen. I have also begun

making some more bowls and mugs and pottery things. My goal

is to have my Esty shop open in three weeks. I won't have

much on there for probably 5 weeks, but I want to get

it started. Tomorrow I will work on pottery and the book.

I am attempting to change my old pattern of only working

on one thing at a time :-). The thing about not having a job

and money coming in, is that you tend to get things done that

you have put off far too long. If I went out and got a regular,

full time job I would not be hungry and when I am not hungry

I get comfortable and let things slide. This way I have to

get my art out there, no more waiting around. I love that you all

are going to go on this new adventure with me :-). It keeps me on

my toes and keeps me brave. Thanks for being there ;-).

The photo is of the sky in New Mexico. XOXO Happy weekend!

Being more Brave

This being brave stuff keeps getting more intense :-).
When I asked myself what I really wanted to do (not
what should I do, or what do I have to do) the answer
was clear:ART. I want to paint, make pottery and sculptures
and write. It may take some time to get it all going, but
my plan is to do odd jobs and do my art. Mind you I have
very little money and the only thing in place is that some
of my paintings are in a gallery already. When I get new
photos taken of my work I am going to do a mass email
to almost every gallery in Santa Fe. If I have two galleries
I have more of a chance to sell. I am also going to finish my book
and sell it as an e-book. My plan for the pottery is to sell it
on the blog or open an Esty shop(Suki, would you give me
your take on that?) and sell pottery and small paintings there.
Another thing I plan to do is apply for the Krasner/Pollock grant.
In the mean time I will do any job that comes up and I may get
a weekend job at a gallery (going Saturday to check that out).
Today I got my fired pottery pieces back and they all made it!
Now I am off to begin the glazing adventure :-). I promise to
show pictures of before and after.
That in a nutshell is what I plan to do. If any self employed
of you out there has any advice, please share. Thanks.

I Quit

That is what I did, I quit my job. I must say I am
as shocked as anyone, but it was time and I could
not think about it or I would not have done it, and
it needed to be done. All I will say is that a human
being can only be treated like a dog so much and
then they bite back. I would have liked to have quit
in a more calm manner than I did :-), but perhaps if I
had been calm I would not have done it and like I say
it was long overdue. I have no idea what I will do, or
what is next, if I were selling paintings I would just
stay home and paint and make clay, but I am not selling
at the moment (few are), so I don't see that as an option.
I have enough to get me through until the end of September
which means I need to start making money in at least 2-3 weeks,
or else. I am still in a bit of shock about it, but I also feel
free and I feel like I have my soul back :-). Today I am just
going to let my mind wonder and dream of what I want next.
Tomorrow I may or may not take action, I may take a few days
of much needed rest first and start the job search on Monday.
If you would, pray to whatever God for me,
what I need most at this moment is guidance. Thanks!
XOXOXO

Painting

Time to share another painting. This one is

smaller and is for sale if anyone cares :-).

The title is "Imperceptible Shifts", it is Venetian

plaster and acrylics on board, 14" x 11".

I am still in thinking mode, but will post my

thoughts one day soon. Happy Monday!

Contemplative

See this big hunk of a cat? That is my Spike and he is a most wonderful boy :-). I thought you all might enjoy this photo as I have almost nothing to say today, so this is a lazy post. So sorry, and I hope to do better next time :-). I am in a contemplative mood and must go contemplate. Have a wonderful weekend! XOXOXO

My day

It usually starts here 4-5 days a week. This is where I run.

Actually my day starts with coffee and meditation :-). Then I run.

After that I do all the things we all do to get ready for our day.
Today was a day off, so I did errands and then I had some

excitement. I took my clay to get fired :-). It was actually one

of my Be Brave challenges. It should not be a scary thing to

do, but it was for me. Why? I think it is because it is something

new and unknown. I love the way I feel after I do the stuff I am afraid

of and today was no different. I had some fun and bought some glazes

which I am excited to try and the very best thing of all is that I learned

there is a tool called a glazing pencil! That means I can draw on the clay.

I can't explain exactly why that makes my heart sing, but it does :-).

I won't be able to pick up the fired pieces until next Thursday, so I

will work on the book until then. Oh, another fun thing that happened

was, as I was driving to the firing place, I had a thought that I may see

my friend Joe there (he is a maker of beautiful clay sculptures). Sure

enough he arrived just minutes after I did. I love when that happens :-).

It was a lovely day, and there are still a few more hours left of it.

How was your day? What great thing happened to you today?

Have a beautiful evening everyone.

It's e.e.cummings' Tuesday!

I know some of you hate poetry and for you I have this lovely

photo by Geraint Smith. For the few of you who love poetry and

e.e.cummings, I have this sweet poem. Makes one believe in

magic :-). Enjoy. XOXOXO

if i love you

(thickness means

worlds inhabited by roamingly

stern bright faeries

if you love

me) distance is mind carefully

luminous with innumerable gnomes

Of complete dream

if we love each (shyly)

other, what clouds do or Silently

Flowers resembles beauty

less than our breathing