This year has been an interesting year for me artistically. I accomplished more than I ever have in previous years. I proved to myself what I’m capable of and feel I have passed an important test to move on to the next phase of my art career.
The first quarter of 2010 I was much involved with creating works of art for the themed gallery show “Things with Wings”. Many people showed up during the month of the show and I was able to catch a glimpse of what it’s like to have my work hung in a gallery. While I have no plans to have my work appear in a permanent gallery collection or in consignment, if the path led that direction I wouldn’t complain. After the June show, I began working on artwork for the Brookfield Arts Festival. This was my first real experience with being a part of an art community and showcasing my work outdoors on a hot summer day! I also entered my work in the annual Ex Arte Equinus 4 International Equine Art competition. I have yet to hear on the results of that, but I expect sometime in January.
I sold some of my work at the Brookfield Arts Festival, and some prints on ImagineKind.com. I was thrilled when I saw people that were actually buying my art. It made me realize the potential if I really apply myself and how lucrative having prints available for sale is. I opened up my shop on Etsy.com, enrolled as an Artist Associate with EquiGifts.com, and became a member of a new group called International Equine Artists.
In between the busy-ness of my desk job, drawing, and life happenings, I’ve worked out a comprehensive art business plan and have formulated some ideas to implement for next year including an art catalog, exclusive artwork that will only be found on EquiGifts.com, a once a month recognition of other great artists on my blog, and a strategic residential change of art community to the Colorado Rockies. I’m sure my growth doesn’t end there either!
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You’ll be hearing more from me next year!
Have a great Holiday Season!
