Well, the spring and summer shows are over--and to tell the truth, it is a relief. I only did two shows this summer, but they were big shows. I never feel fully prepared for them. I guess that is human nature--always wanting more than you have. I did have more pieces than I have had in my previous shows though. I was off work for over a month.............a whole, glorious month. I enjoyed every minute of it. I got to spend more time in the studio than I have in a long time. At one point, I was getting out about 7 pieces a week. I thought that was pretty darn good. I went back to work about 2 weeks ago, and haven't made it to the studio since then. My husband and I have made big progress in getting the barn finished and when that is done, my studio will expand. I can't wait! These are a few of the pieces that I finished on my time off. My son has spoken for the skull piece, so I haven't really tried to sell that--it freaks some people out and some people love it. I have had alot of positive feedback from my last two shows--gave out all of my business cards. Hopefully, my website will be up and running soon. Maybe then I can begin to really build up the business aspect of my art. I am thinking that I will take custom orders for my angels. I think that will open me up to a whole new group of people. I am excited about that. My goal is to have a fully loaded site before my next show. The weather here has been brutal, all of my time is spent watering flowers and vegetables. I have a nice sized gourd patch but am having a hard time keeping it going. Last night when I was watering a young bird followed me all over the yard, almost landing on me more than several times. It would let me walk right up to it within several feet and when I moved to a different location and watered, she would follow me. I put a bowl of water out for her and sprayed her with the hose. I think she really enjoyed it. Just down the steps of my porch I have a water tub filled up with water and the toads come by every evening and go swimming. There used to be just one, but last night there were two--they seem to revel in the coolness of the water--just float. Lucky toads!! At least there is a spot for them to get cool. Out here on the site, the conditions are brutal. 100+/- every day. I look forward to the fall months. My favorite time of year.
Well, the spring and summer shows are over--and to tell the truth, it is a relief. I only did two shows this summer, but they were big shows. I never feel fully prepared for them. I guess that is human nature--always wanting more than you have. I did have more pieces than I have had in my previous shows though. I was off work for over a month.............a whole, glorious month. I enjoyed every minute of it. I got to spend more time in the studio than I have in a long time. At one point, I was getting out about 7 pieces a week. I thought that was pretty darn good. I went back to work about 2 weeks ago, and haven't made it to the studio since then. My husband and I have made big progress in getting the barn finished and when that is done, my studio will expand. I can't wait! These are a few of the pieces that I finished on my time off. My son has spoken for the skull piece, so I haven't really tried to sell that--it freaks some people out and some people love it. I have had alot of positive feedback from my last two shows--gave out all of my business cards. Hopefully, my website will be up and running soon. Maybe then I can begin to really build up the business aspect of my art. I am thinking that I will take custom orders for my angels. I think that will open me up to a whole new group of people. I am excited about that. My goal is to have a fully loaded site before my next show. The weather here has been brutal, all of my time is spent watering flowers and vegetables. I have a nice sized gourd patch but am having a hard time keeping it going. Last night when I was watering a young bird followed me all over the yard, almost landing on me more than several times. It would let me walk right up to it within several feet and when I moved to a different location and watered, she would follow me. I put a bowl of water out for her and sprayed her with the hose. I think she really enjoyed it. Just down the steps of my porch I have a water tub filled up with water and the toads come by every evening and go swimming. There used to be just one, but last night there were two--they seem to revel in the coolness of the water--just float. Lucky toads!! At least there is a spot for them to get cool. Out here on the site, the conditions are brutal. 100+/- every day. I look forward to the fall months. My favorite time of year.
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