I am at a loss for words to express to you how inspiring you, your videos, and all you’ve imparted have been to me. Because of you, I am having a show next week. It took me 60 days (not 30) to get it together, but I did it. I have entered 5 art shows (waiting to hear). I am using social media ( much to my chagrin) to reach out to the “cloud people”. I now have 1400 contacts on LinkedIn and more than that on Facebook, and today got a very moving note from someone who took the time to look at my website. And I am in the process of rewriting my artist’s statement. I am truly out of my comfort zone..sort of feeling like Alice In Wonderland..but this is where I need to be.
The above article and comments are so validating for me. I work from within myself, dealing with emotions (good or bad) and where I am at emotionally while creating the work. And if the piece doesn’t “speak”, it’s not successful. When in a museum, I have to keep my hands in my pockets–I just want to touch the art. So when I display my work, I encourage the viewers to touch it so that they can connect more fully with the piece and the energy that went in to creating it. In December a woman in Virginia bought three of my newest pieces. And she lets me know on a regular basis how happy they make her feel. That, for me, is success.
Thank you for welcoming me into your Art Biz. You are a very special woman that, I hope one day, I will have the opportunity of meeting in person.