This weekend I attended the second Creative Connection Event in St. Paul. It brought flashbacks of last year and reminded me of all the changes that have occurred since then. From the terrifying roller coaster flight last year to now things have changed so much. I do feel a lot more serene now. Even if I […]
I went through some of my pictures for inspiration this week and picked a few from Greece for a new triptych that is listed on Etsy. Two of these photos are from the very picturesque Mikonos Town, and one is from Santorini. I touched down first in Athens and spent three days there (of which I […]
12
Sep
Sep
My local Dick Blick’s has a Call for Art to which I have submitted a piece. I’ve never answered a call for artists so I am curious how this will go. Better tried and experienced than untried and regretted! I was inspired by a shadow box at the nature museum and picked out various photos from […]
07
Sep
Sep
“Once you realize that life can change in an instant, you can relax into a steady state of joyful expectation.” ~Kathy Freston The past week has been spent administrating rather than creating. Tomorrow I will be back in the studio with more canvases, because the Dragonfly sold! Yippie. I have opened a business account and sent […]
01
Sep
Sep
If you’ve perused my creations and seen my photographs, you know I have an affinity for butterflies. During my Custer Street Fair visit I was given a free pass to the Nature Museum for helping out with a survey. Coming up on its expiration day, I finally made the short trip on Monday. I love the […]
The past week has been spent exploring Etsy and PayPal business options. I’ve set up shop using “How to Make Money Using Etsy” by Timothy Adam as a guide (from the library), and am reading through the remaining chapters to learn additional tips and tricks. Please check out my Etsy shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaikesMarvels and let […]
23
Aug
Aug
“Know how to live the time that is given you.” ~ Dario Fo I celebrated my birthday this weekend (it was yesterday, August 22). Among wonderful well-wishes from family and friends I was treated to a lovely salmon dinner Saturday evening, and visited the Renaissance Fair in Bristol, Wisconsin Sunday. The weather was lovely and […]
15
Aug
Aug
The past week I’ve been struggling through pricing exercises along with painting a picture of my target market. To give my brain a break I started reading The Art of Nonconformity by Chris Guillebeau. This book was recommended by Princess Lasertron, whom I look forward to meeting later this year. I love the straightforward approach of […]
11
Aug
Aug
I’ve been working on some cards for the Etsy store, and mustering up courage for a launch within the month. On Sunday I strolled to the Lakeshore Art Fair, which is always a treat. It was a lovely beach day with some beautiful gems along the way. I just don’t tire of my neighborhood, nor […]
05
Aug
Aug
Happy Friday. I received this bottle cap yesterday and am going to heed it. Enjoy your weekend.
