Life in the Big City!

Mrs. Hot Flash is taking longer than expected to get dressed; her box is done-FINALLY!!! I borrowed an idea from Sharon's husband and used wire and fabric together for her base that she is perched on. The little base is now perfect-thanks to "D". I did, however, safely misplace the little glitter matchsticks, (the safe place completely escaped me, until five minutes ago). So, I will be completing her tiara and she will be all finished, just in time for the next exhibit!

Weekend was very busy! Gave Gizmo a bone, that he swallowed and proceeded to be sick. I of course, thought I had killed him. Saturday night I couldn't sleep, for fear he was sick, choking or couldn't breath, every time he made a peep. It was a great surprise Sunday morning to find that I had made the social page in the newspaper, (Life in the Big City). I have to share, as it was just the best; "Scarlet Fields' mixed media three-dimensional piece "To Be" was totally fun and whimsical".

Nancy, Jack and Kelley write the "Out and About" portion of the Evansville Courier and Press; our local newspaper. I have never met any of the three of them, and I was so excited that they "Got" the piece. The funny thing about shows is that people aren't usually brave enough to ask about the piece during the opening reception and it is not conventional to have an explanation next to your piece to help the viewers along. 70 Artists are represented with 90 pieces, what an honor to have mine noticed.

Oh yes, Gizmo is just fine and grounded from bones for the rest of his life!

All About Marketing

Whew! There seems to be something in the air, that is causing many bad moments for me and several people around me. The trend seems to be over, hopefully as of yesterday afternoon. I have been reading and reading and reading on marketing "oneself" as an artist. Should I be an "Artist for Hire"? Should I be the girl who puts "Art In Your Life"? Should I be selling fellow "Artist's" work? Should I do an "Art Consult" in your home or office? I know, I know; I should be doing all of that...so guess what! I am. Working on a website now, or should I say I am researching how to build a website. Websites for dummies-you get the general idea. There are several people in my life who wonder what the hold up has been, those would be the people who know how lacking I am in the world of tech.

Been painting away, here at work (don't tell the boss). Writing on "Why there have never been any "Great" women artist's"; don't get me started. The paper is for class so I will be unable to go full rant. Boy, could I (rant that is)!

The gallery that was showing my work lost their rent agreement unexpectedly, I had to hear about it from the newspaper. All is well, in that I have all of the pieces in the back of my big truck. I was accepted in the "Inspired Women In Art" Show. I have one piece in the show, "To Be"; a self portrait. The Women's Hospital is located: 4199 Gateway Blvd., Newburgh, Indiana. I have three pieces going up at "Penny Lane Coffee House"; located: 600 SE Second Street, Evansville, Indiana. We will be hanging the "Through the Eyes of a Goddess" show on Sunday, March 3rd, just in case you want to come by, say hello, and partake of large quantities of coffee. Opening reception for "Through the Eyes of a Goddess" is on March 7th.