Working Alone
I have worked at home for many years. When I worked for Artella, even though I was at home alone, I was working with other people but now I work alone. It’s hard to keep going when there’s not immediate feedback or chit-chat.
I appreciate those of you that leave comments here so much! It helps me know that someone is out there and I’m not alone. But I think I need to make some art contacts locally. I am talking with a bead shop owner in Bartlesville (where Randy lives, about an hour away) about doing a journaling class at her shop. I’d really like to find some friends to create with in person. And I’d love to be able to sell my art locally, but I have no clue where to start.
Selling online requires so much marketing. I spend a lot of time dealing with delivery of e-products, and trying to get people to check out my Etsy shop. I am not complaining, just saying that I don’t think selling locally would be any more work than I’m doing now.
On March 14th or 15th, whatever that Saturday is, my friend Paula and I are doing a workshop on self discovery through collage in Midland, TX. I’m going there to visit her and my son and his girlfriend. While I’m there we’re going to do the workshop and I’m so excited! Paula is a life coach and energy healer so we will bring different aspects to the attendees. She and I have done these collages together for years so it will be fun to share that experience.
February 18th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
That sounds like so much fun Zura. I don’t have any contacts or arty friends in my city and I think I am craving some companionship. I’ve been debating running an art journal “class” at the community centre, just so I can meet some new people who like to do the stuff I like to do. Get out there and make some new contacts! You never know what you’ll find out there! Hugs. xoxoxo p.s. I miss you!
February 18th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Have a wonderful trip!! The only contacts I have are online also, my friends and family are just not into art/crafts. They don’t get excited when I show them some “new” old collage papers, new paints etc. it would be nice to have someone to share this art journey with (I think it would help keep me motivated too)
wish you all the best at selling locally-I’m sure you’ll do great:)
take care
Trish
February 19th, 2009 at 7:00 am
ohhhhhh, so wish I was in the area for that workshop! I hope you find your local tribe real soon.
and Zura..the harlequin instructions in an earlier post – i LOVE them..i am not that kind of artist (I count words and fabrics as my art forms, not paint) so I can really easily get confused reading directions for things like this – but you showed everything step by step (in steps that work for ME)..thanks! looking forward to playing with making that background, I love it!!!!!
The books you recommend are fantastic
February 19th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Holly – do the class!!!! You would be such a great teacher, and think of the fun you’d have. It would be a great break from the everyday stuff. Miss you, too!
February 19th, 2009 at 7:32 am
Trish, thank you so much for the encouragement. I know just what you mean about non-arty friends and family. You should have seen my family when I showed them my painted shoes yesterday. lol I hope you can find some local friends, too.
February 19th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Karen – I am so happy to know that the tutorial was easy to understand. It’s hard to know whether instructions are clear when I know what I’m trying to impart. So, this is great feedback. Thank you so much. Let me know how it goes, okay?