Hello friends! I know I have been rather sporadic at keeping this blog updated, but I hope to do a better job going forward. All I am promising is that I am going to try to make at least one new post per month, maybe more if the inspiration hits. I think part of the problem is, I don't know who you are, so I really don't know who I am talking to! With this in mind, would you please take a moment to comment below this post and tell me a bit about yourself, if you are an artist and at what level, and what you would be interested in seeing me post here. I really want to talk about the kinds of things that you would find useful and informative, so thanks, in advance!
Last post, I mentioned that I have a brand spanking new website at http://sharonlynnwilliams.com. I hope you have had the chance to check it out, and hopefully subscribed to my newsletter. The newsletter contains new work that my subscribers get first dibs on, as well as news of exhibitions and classes, as well as any interesting art stories that I find on my travels on the net. If you didn't already, please go over there and do that. I will wait here for you!
You did that, right? Good, and thanks again.
One thing that has been very interesting in my art life is that I have just formed a group for artists called 4C Artist's Network. The 4C relates to my mission statement to provide transformational content in the context of committed community -4 C's, get it? And it is also cool that when you read 4C, you might hear the word 'Foresee', which speaks to the intention of the group which is to help artists reach higher in their work and their business -you do know that artists run businesses, don't you? Especially if they want their work to be seen in the world. So the group is teaching all things art as well as all things business, with a little of the life of an artist thrown in. And don't forget the all important mindset issues. Who hasn't gone through the artist's cycle:
"I think this work is wonderful!",
which leads to "maybe it isn't as good as I think it is",
which leads to "actually it sucks",
which leads to "I am an imposter",
to "maybe this isn't so bad",
hopefully finally to end with "This work is wonderful!"
At least I hope we all end up in that place!
As a bonus for sticking with me for this long, I am sharing my latest work with you.
This is called "Baby, It's Cold Outside!" and is 16x36" acrylic on gallery canvas. These little creatures keep my entertained all winter!
And its partner, "Take Out", also 16x36" acrylic on gallery canvas. I have been very fortunate when huge flocks of Bohemian Waxwings descend on my Mountain Ash tree each winter, stripping it bare in minutes.
See you next month!
Sharon
Hi Sharon, I am a pastel artist in Bastrop, Texas. I imagine I started following you because you are a Canadian artist. We spent a month or so in Canada every summer for about 15 years. We went coast to coast both of us golfing, Gene riding his bike and me painting. I like all art stories so have no preference to what you post. I like hearing about the processes and seeing your work. It is inspiring to see how other artists work. Thanks for sharing your work.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sharon. These are really cute. I love your use of color. The backgrounds to these are really fun.
ReplyDeleteHi Jo: Thanks for commenting! For some reason I can't respond to your comment directly, so I hope you see this. I am glad you are liking the blog. I hope to publish at least monthly from here on. fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteThanks, sometimes I think blogs are out of fashion, but mine is like a diary of my work and life. Looking forward to seeing more of yours.
DeleteHi Jeanette: thanks so much! I had great fun doing them!
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