Just found out that I did NOT get the studio space I applied for last month. Rejection. Isn't this the great part of being in a creative arena? I compare it to an actor's lifestyle. They have to be going to auditions over and over until something clicks. The rejection is high and for so many reasons – many uncontrollable. In the arts, wrong style, mis-fitting medium to the space, too much this, not enough that – it's all very subjective. I won't lie, I was so upset about this one. This particular studio space was in a high traffic, reputable area. The rent, was amazingly low, too. This is to help artists feature themselves. It was a huge win-win to the people who got the spaces. On further reflection though, and a short-lived big ugly cry, I realize this is not the next step. I said it was a win-win scenario. I am pretty sure life is full of those, so I am not going to dwell on this one. Who has time for that? So, a few posts ago, I said waiting was a hard part of this application process. Now that the waiting for this studio space is over, I can move along to the next. Goal here, is to stack up the applications, and in sales, it is true that you also "stack up the nos" so you can get closer to the yeses. That's what I am here for. PS: If you aren't practicing your art on a regular basis, get to it!

Do you have one? I will be speaking at an event on Saturday. Well, I will be present for questions and answers. It is a tea of sorts and I am wonderfully excited. I love throwing myself into new things. It is an uncomfortableness that I welcome. In preparation, I want to have an artist bio ready. And this should be printed for something else I have going on. The interesting thing about this journey is that when I do one thing, another thing follows. Stay tuned. I will report back on how Saturday went.

I've applied for 2 things lately. One being Studio Space. I found out that one of the options is no longer available. The other is about being NEXT on the waiting list. The NEXT means whether or not they are going to choose the chosen artist and then - if they do, I DON'T get it. If the artists do not get along, then I POSSIBLY get it. I am not a great fan of waiting but this is how it goes. Waiting. I kind of want to find another space at this point. If you don't want me first up, I am not going to wait. That's how I feel. But I will wait. Art certainly isn't living in the fast lane. NOT this part anyway. Are you waiting to find out something for your next art project? Tell me more! We can wait together.

This is not at all my thing. This is not an ideal activity to pass my time. However, knowing there is an initial effort and template that I have created, makes life a bit more bearable. Anything added to it at this point should be easier. It's always the initial step that is the hardest. Can't wait to get this submitted. The waiting to see if the application is accepted is the next hardest part. I am almost there but still need to crop my images and reread the application questions to make sure they are where I want them to be. Keep going. As an artist, this is the way. Do YOU have your artist resume completed/updated to the most recent?

I didn't know this would happen when I first looked at submitting my art to the First People's Bank in Jefferson City. It is kind of strange to think I am here at this moment, presenting a painting they commissioned. Now I have art on the walls of a bank. How does it feel? Awesome! If I really look back, the path to here is strange. I looked into doing some paintings of buildings. I had never done them before. Then it spurred my preservationpostcards.com items. Then some of those originals became "perfect" for the beginning art show for the community. Then they asked if I would do a painting. Of course! My point being, if there is an idea in your heart, and not sure where it will take you, just keep riding the wave. There is a path! (PS: the paintings in the background are not mine. That is the current exhibition. Go check them out!)