LUCKY, LUCK, LUCK, LUCK...

Things went so well at the Spring Art Fair! there were many people and there was a lot of interest in my work which felt really good. I sold 5 pieces! I was a little bit nervous, I have to admit, when I went on Tuesday to hang everything because I hadn't been in a show in Toronto and I wasn't sure if my stuff would be a good fit. I have only just solidified my process and my "style" in the last year or so and while I enjoyed it and liked it myself I was unsure how it would go over. When I hung my pieces and then took a look at everyone elses things I realized, yeah, I do fit and everything looks good together! WHEW! the opening night was great, friends and family came out to support me and I even got flowers from my boss! this felt like a great beginning to some more exposure and maybe some more shows! I can't upload any photos right now because of my coffee mishap last week. Excited to continue working on my art and selling on Etsy. Thanks everyone!

ALMOST THERE...

Well I guess I'm ready! I finished the last bits I needed to do for the Spring Art Fair and tomorrow we hang! This weekend felt long and I tried to be efficient, but it doesn't always go that way does it? Do you feel you are a slave to your creative impulse or can you produce at will? I feel I need to feel "ready" to work I can't just sit down and go. This can be stressful if you have a deadline! are there ways you try to keep motivated or things you need to do before you sit down and work? have a good week!

SUNDAY SUNDAY

Well folks, I blew it. Sunday came and went and I did not blog. I know from reading others' blogs and some how to's that you are never to apologize for not blogging because if you are constantly apologizing then there is no content! so let's move on...I spilled a half a cup of coffee on my computer the other day and am now working on a back up laptop. I have been prepping for the Gladstone Spring Art Fair and I am getting nervous about having enough pieces to fill 10 feet of space! also, how do you price your work? I can take into account the supply cost but sometimes they take days to manifest sometimes they take a couple of hours...putting value on your own work is hard! any ideas out there? how do you put a dollar value on your craft? It has been so hot lately, I think my new morning glory plant is wilting a bit! trying not to over water it! cheers!

NEW, NEW, NEW!!!

So a few things are going to be changing here in blog world. I have decided that since I have a new ETSY SHOP I am going to change my format a little bit. First, I will be blogging every Sunday now, as I am trying to be more consistent with my writing and trying to get people to come back to read more! Second, I am going to talk more about my art and artistic process as apposed to my life and the every day, although because I work at home and my "office" is really my living room (see photo above) it will be about my every day too. This photo was taken just after a 1 hour clean and re-organize frenzy, it usually does not look as tidy as this especially when in mid production! I like everything to be within reach but still tidy hence the small plastic organizer drawers to the left of my chair. They hold three tiers of assorted papers and imagery as well as the top drawer of "important" things camera, cords, ipod nano, business cards, chapstick, stickers, good luck charms etc.. what do you have in your drawers? what does your creative space look like? are you in a studio or in a room of your house?oh you can see me HERE

NEED YOUR HELP, FOLLOWERS...

Hello and goodmorning! I am having problems with my blog layout and I now can't see any of my followers...could you all add your selves via the new widget I added under my facebook badge? that would be awesome!! I had a very productive day yesterday crafting away and getting ready for the Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington market, as well as the Spring Art Fair at the Gladstone Hotel!! will be posting photo's on my Design page on FB cheers!!