I've gotten a few pet portraits done recently! I will have to post pictures soon.
I also made an unexpected sale! A while back, I did a pet portrait of this dog that passed named J.D. His dad came into work with his new puppy (who is too stinkin' cute by the way!). I tried to give him the portrait as a gift, but he insisted on paying for it! That was not my intention at all, but it was so nice of him. He's such a sweet guy that loves his dogs so much! I am glad I was finally able to give him the portrait and I hope his family enjoys it!
I also walked into work one day and found out that I had 3 inquiries about pet portraits that day!
I have a new opportunity now too! Something a little different and big! I will explain later!
Things are starting to take off. I'm surprised and so happy that I am able to do this! It's amazing!
I have a giant to do list...and I'm not getting any of it done. There's always a distraction or a problem that arises. I've been so stressed out for the past month or so. I feel like I am stuck in a rut.
It's FINALLY beautiful out, so I need to drag myself out of this and get my butt in gear.
I don't understand how I get so off track sometimes. I always have to-do lists...everywhere. I have a schedule, for every important thing. I need to stop getting distracted! I am so disappointed in myself!
Currently I have....
The Autumn portrait - which is literally so close to done I want to cry that it isn't yet!
I have about 4 other pet portraits to do. I have to work on dad's tattoo still, and start on Sabrina's.
I have Hailey's bridesmaid book to finish and send. I have a few other art projects that I'd love to get done, but I think they are going to have to wait.
I have wedding planning that I really need to work on more - we still have to go visit and pick a venue to start with.
My house needs to be completely cleaned reorganized.
And then there is work - I've got a great summer event that I'm trying to plan, have to get employee reviews done and update some training information. Also, check ALL of our files, re-do some and organize them!
I'm going to collapse just thinking about it all!!!
It's been crazy! I've gotten a lot done and still have a lot to do. I have finished a few pet portraits and have gotten a lot further on a couple others.
We had started art class back up for a little while and now have decided to take a little break again. Especially since I will be super busy planning a wedding!!! Joe proposed!! (don't know if I mentioned this before!) So I'm going be a busy bride to be!
I am going to make a conscious effort to post more. Now that spring break is over at work, I'll have more time to get a bunch done!
So the holiday market went alright on Friday. Didn't get any official orders, but I did talk with some people about potential orders. Gave out quite a few cards at least.
I ended up getting moved to a corner spot which was a little smaller. I wasn't expecting that at all. I had come prepared this time with another table and an idea of the set up. It had to be completely changed of course. The spot I was in also was kind of bad. But that's ok, it wasn't a complete loss. It was a good experience.
This week, I've got a bunch of drawings to get done!
I recently participated in Holidays at the Haight on Friday night. It's a holiday market with vendors of all kinds. It runs Fridays and Saturdays in December.
I only signed up for last Friday and this coming Friday, December 14th. It was kind of last minute and also my first time doing something like this, so I didn't want to overwhelm myself.
There weren't many people there but it was still a good experience. I had quite a few people interested despite that. Hopefully there will be more next Friday! I will also be setting up my space differently. At the last show, I wasn't sure how much space I was going to be working with. Now I have a much better idea of what I want to do!
Holidays at the Haight
166 Symphony Way
Elgin, IL 60120
Free admission / Free Parking
Friday, December 14th / 4-8pm
