Well, I finally have something exciting to report, and my tail is wagging so hard I can hardly sit still to type this. Last month I was encouraged by a dear friend to submit some of my artwork to the Wilson Arts Council for inclusion in their annual holiday Invitational Show and Sale. I have to be honest, I dragged my feet on this - still trying to make the transition in my head from "hobbiest" to "artist", and the mean-spirited part of me that lurks about pooping in my artistic Wheaties was just sure that I'd get laughed out the door if I had the audacity to try to pass off my crafty little bits as Art with a capital A. Luckily for me, the Visual Arts Director at the Arts Council is a kind and generous soul who not only did not laugh, but welcomed me and my crafty bits with open arms. My ART is currently on display and for sale in the Boykin Gallery, right next to a bunch of amazing paintings and sculptures, and I could not possibly be prouder of myself for taking that leap of faith. I was also encouraged to sell some of my holiday ornaments at Studio One here in town (a local artists' cooperative that features the work of some of Wilson's most accomplished artisans), so... yeah. It's been an amazing few weeks. :-)
The biggest news, though, is still in the works and not quite ready for prime time - but I can say this about that. Patti Digh, an absolutely incredible author and "intentional living" maven extraordinaire, has decided to expand her positive influence in the world by putting together an on-line store (Patti Digh Designs for Life) that will feature works of heart/art from all around the world. I have not actually signed the papers yet, but one of my pieces has been accepted and will be featured for sale in the initial roll-out. *BOGGLE* I am crazy over-the-moon excited about this opportunity - Patti's books and the wisdom she offers on her website have been life-changing for MILLIONS of people, and I can't think of anyone I'd rather be associated with in any sort of commercial way. If you have somehow missed knowing about Patti Digh and her work in the world, I encourage you to visit her website - www.37days.com. Pretty sure you will come away a more enlightened person, just sayin'...
Just because I love to have a visual, here are a couple of pictures of things I've been working on lately. Life is good!!!
