Dec 3, 2016 | 31 Day Studio Awesome Challenge, How to think like an artist, The Business of being an artist
I am not sure how it happened. My guess is it was either moving the 75ish pounds of mill end yarn, or manipulating the plastic drawers out of the closet, over the boxes in the hall and up the stairs. I strained something in my thigh, back and butt. I am not immobile,...
Dec 2, 2016 | 31 Day Studio Awesome Challenge, How to think like an artist, The Business of being an artist
I am making a ballsy move today and tackling 5 tasks for Friday 5. No worries, they are kind of smallish tasks and kind of need to happen for the rest of the project Studio Awesome to move forward. Okay so today I am going to: Finish putting together shelves: UGH!!...
Dec 1, 2016 | 31 Day Studio Awesome Challenge, Essential Oils, The Business of being an artist
Woot! Day one. Coffee in hand. Young Living Motivation and Clarity essential oils in the diffuser. And a marathon of HGTV on the TV for background. I have decided to start with a task that is not too overwhelming, will have a big impact, and is very clearly defined....
Nov 30, 2016 | Essential Oils, How to think like an artist, The Business of being an artist
Let me just say it is time for me to quit using the move as an excuse for not putting my nose to the grindstone and get my ass into the studio. I have been itching to finally be unencumbered, feed all the inspirations I have been amassing for months and make stuff....
Nov 9, 2016 | everyday life, The Business of being an artist
A couple of years ago I was in Taos for Jane Thornley’s On Higher Ground Retreat. Jane always schedules this incredible retreat the week following the Taos fiber and wool festival in October. I had arrived a couple of days early to see the festival and explore a...
Aug 31, 2016 | The Business of being an artist
The guy that moved us was also an artist. We were talking about the joys and woes of having a space at home vs. a space outside of home. And it is true it is a catch 22. You want the convenience of being able to feed those late night inspirations without having to...
