Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Getting The Work Done























It is pre-season for art shows. What I do this time of year is get ready. That includes applying for art shows, and photographing artwork. Since this is tax time, my husband/grunt/manager did a study that showed us which events are the most beneficial to my business. We discovered that the weekly market that we have attended for 5 years, may not be time that well spent. I am required to be away from the studio for one day, which affects production. We decided that this year I would be better prepared at shows if I have one more day in the studio. Getting ready also includes some things that I don't enjoy that much, like computer-time to complete on-line applications and reviewing articles that I subscribe to.





































I also exercise before I start working in clay. I am walking three miles a day on the treadmill. It helps my back and shoulders, and I follow that regimin with exercises designed to strengthen my upper back. This helps prevent stiffness and achiness after a day in the studio.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009



Back to Work!

Here it is, first of March. I am just now getting back into the studio. I don't work in the studio during the holidays, and we have been out of town a few weekends to see the most beautiful baby in Utah.
Our favorite grandson's name is Cooper Edward Burnett, 1st son of Paul and Kelly Burnett. He is a sweet little baby whose parents take very good care of him.













I have three goals for this Spring. Get ready for an installation in Meridian at the Initial Point Gallery at the City Hall at the end of May, and through June. Then we begin Saturday Market in Eagle the beginning of May through October. Our first show is in Haily Idaho on Memorial day weekend.






And in July, my daughter April's wedding to Zach Heim. I am making her party favors,at her request, I'm not trying to take control of the wedding! There will be 300 espresso cups, which will hold chocolate covered coffee beans.







That is significant because April manages the Jolts and Juice Coffee Shop in Caldwell. You can look to a previous blog to view an article about that.