August is for Art Shows

     As July is coming to a close and August is about to begin I am so happy to begin getting ready for an art show that I have participated in for the last five years in Highlands, NC.  Each year at this art show I always feel like I have a great audience of people who really show an interest in my work.  They also try to find me and ask me questions about my work which I am always happy to answer.  But I have to tell you when I am explaining my artwork they all look 100% confused.
     Art shows sometimes can be nerve-wrecking, because for some of them we have to fill out an application.  We have to wait to see if we will be partaking in the event.  If it is an art show that has a party along with it or a festive theme more people come to see the art.  Sometimes though it is all about how much you as an artist promote the event and your work.  Every time I prepare myself for an art show whether it is in my hometown or I am traveling to it -- 'I say to myself I will be happy if I sell one or if someone is interested in my work.'  I try to make sure I relax and remember that it is a process becoming an ARTIST ---- it does not happen over night and never give up.  Another key thing to remember is to always be patient when people begin asking you about your work.  You might get the same question over and over again.  The more you are willing to talk to people about your work, the more they will want to work with you as an artist and as a person.

Some of my gold and silver work you might see at the Art Show in North Carolina!

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Photography puts A SMILE on my FACE

     I have been trying to come up with the perfect blog post for a while now, but I can't so I am just going to talk about how for the past year I have been trying to do more of my photography since my bike accident last July 2016.  I was hit by a car while riding a bike in France.  Since then I have really been trying to get more business and keep doing my photography.  Because photography is what really makes me happy.  I have been working on my social media to try to gain people's attention with my work past and present.  I have been trying to connect with more creatives whether it is through the internet or trying to make it to a meeting in person.

     Here is the thing that I have learned since I got hit by a car -- I love photography and that is definitely my passion.  I will work as hard as I can to get people to see that.  I love photographing my nephews and niece.  I have fun photographing birthday parties and events.  I even photographed someones clothes they designed for them this year.

     I really enjoy however making my photography into art pieces.  I mean printing them on the digital skins then laying them on the woodblocks that I have covered in gold or silver leaf.  I know you are thinking what in the world is this girl talking about right now.  But printing photos is part of photography.  The quality of paper that you print your photos makes your photograph.  So yes let me print your photographs or help you capture your special moments.  Photography puts a smile on my face.

Here are some of my pieces:

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