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03/08/2007: "I feel like an artist again!"


Well, I don't spend the time that I used to (obviously) updating this site but today I was really surprised that after years of being number 1 or 2 in Google for searches like "artist blog" I suddenly appear to have fallen off the map. Where's the love Google?

I mean gee, isn't a person allowed a little break from time to time?

The thing is, several recent events have helped me reconnect with my somewhat absent identity as an artist. First of all, a couple weeks ago I had a chance to visit Rob Roys in his new downtown studio, which gave me a *heavy* case of studio envy. Aaron looked into a few potential studio spaces for me in the same area but the truth is, right now I can't afford one. But still, the fact that I *want* one so badly is a good sign that my waning artbido might be at an end.

Secondly, I've been asked to give another workshop at our city museum for the end of March titled "Artists on the Web: Web-based Marketing for Artists". I started putting together some materials for it and it made me realize how little I've been doing in that area and how much I miss it.

Then, yesterday I sold a painting online! I used to sell paintings and prints online quite regularly but guess what? It doesn't just happen on its own (generally speaking) it involves some work. So, selling a painting was another reminder that hey! I'm an artist! (and as always, a sale is a ginormous shot in the arm/ego).

Also, I've been asked to sit on an artist panel for the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council this weekend, which will be discussing the age old question of how to price your work.

So, I guess I'm realizing that it's time. It's time for me to get back in the game. Next week is our Spring Break and I'm going to have the entire week off to organize my studio space and (hopefully) paint. I am soooo close to finishing THE COMMISSION I've turned down 2 or 3 commissions in the past couple of months because I want to get caught up on all of my current commitments. I also have to finish a painting for my dad and for my boyfriend's mom (a belated Christmas present).

But I have high hopes! So, to anyone who's still reading out there...thanks! And stay tuned...


Replies: 38 Comments

on Thursday, March 8th, Joan said

E - You have been missed. I imagined you were on a great adventure - and sure enough, you are. Congratulations for getting back on track. I also imagine you have more "little friends" since your last post. Stay strong, girl. Maybe we could run the St. Pat's Fun Run next year! I'll be missing it due to my crash but Annie said she is coming back to play basketball for the alumni tournament at the end of March. In any event, it is good to hear from you again.

on Thursday, March 8th, Elise said

Hi Joan, what crash?????

Are you OK?

I haven't actually spoken with Annie in a long time, we keep playing phone tag. I've been a horrible correspondent lately and I'm feeling terribly guilty about it.

Anyway, I hope that you're doing well and yes, I do have some more little friends but I still have a long way to go!

on Thursday, March 8th, marja-leena said

Hey, Elise, great to have you back in blogging, and getting the artist's bug back too! Sounds like lots of art business ahead that should give you further boosts of inspiration. Good luck, and may the muse be with you.

on Thursday, March 8th, Elise said

Hi Marja-leena...THANKS!

I really like that saying "May the muse be with you!"

And also with you!
:P

on Thursday, March 8th, Joan said

Thanks for asking. Yes, I'm alright but it's taken awhile to come about. Still have a rib not quite in the right place. I was hit at the end of the year and she (the other driver) totaled my car. I've been going to PT, actually, my co-worker, and she is working miracles. Not being able to care for Gage, or even just hold or bathe him gave me new insight into "pain and suffering." But thankfully, I can do it now and even breathe without pain. Thank God (and Christy PT)!

on Thursday, March 8th, Elise said

oh wow Joan, that sounds so awful, I had no idea! How scary that must have been, I hope all the insurance and stuff got worked out...still, it doesn't make up for all the pain and suffering. The roads in Juneau have been an absolute nightmare this winter, we've had double our usual (which was already a lot) snow and the plow trucks can't keep up. I'm so worried about getting into an accident. Your story just reminds me to me even more vigilent. I'm happy that you are finally starting to feel a little better. Please let me know if there's anything i can do to help out!

on Friday, March 9th, dad said

can anyone read the above :crazy: :P

on Friday, March 9th, dad said

E did u get the dvd if so what do youthink? :laugh: :rolleyes: :hehe:

on Saturday, March 10th, being@gmail.com">SB said

Missed you, very happy to see you're back, and sounding bright-eyed & bushy-tailed to boot!

on Sunday, March 11th, greg said

Hi Elise - thanks for the hello, and nice to see your enthusiasm rear its painterly head!

Hope you're excited to see what percolates out of your hand now after all that bubbling inside! I've always liked your style and seeing it heading somewhere, as you refine it. There is some deep connection made seeing the beauty of the color and form of your women in nature.

Indeed, "may the muse be with you!" Love it!! :D

on Monday, March 12th, subi said

high apple pie in the sky hopes!

on Tuesday, March 13th, Elise said

Hey papa, yes I got the DVD ...THANK YOU! Aaron and I watched it and laughed like crazy...it was soooo funy!

And hi SB, it's good to be back! Thanks for sticking around.
:blush:

Hi Greg! percolating is a good word for it. I am still percolating but something is coming to the surface.

And Hi Subi, I was trying to remember the words to that song! Thanks!
:P

on Tuesday, March 13th, dad said

there goes another rubber tree plant :O :D

on Saturday, March 17th, berry bowman connell said

Yes'm, I believe you just hit the nail on the head!
I accidently sold four pieces on the web and all I was doing was showing them to folks.
But, if that's how yer going to do it, you HAVE to stay on it.
Thing is, though, isn't that the big bain?

Do we sell or do we paint?
And, I've heard the "balance" arguement, but, I ain't buying that.

We do what we love and when we do what we love alot we get better.

I don't WANT to be a better salesman.
I want to paint better pictures. Pictures that make people smile from inside themselves if at all possible.

'Course, you're the one that pointed out to me once that I wasn't even putting prices on the art I was displaying...
Dang! It ain't like I gotta shoot my own foot!

So, continue to paint I will, and even post the pictures (with a price) but, truth be known, I'm also searching dilligently for a gallery that wants to sell (WANTS to sell) and see if I can get involved.

on Monday, March 19th, Elise said

Hi again Berry, you're right...I'd rather be painting too but the reality is, you have to do a certain amount of work just to get your images seen by human eye balls and there's no point in shooting yourself in the foot!

I love the Internet for that very purpose...we can have our work seen by so many people, even if we aren't show in a big name gallery.

Good luck with your new work and may you have many many many sales!
:hehe:

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