The first signs of spring...intrepid crocuses (croci???) still there after a 15 degree night and a pile of snow! I love these little harbingers of spring.
Amid the snows, it is time for show applications to go out for jurying, and time to create more new work. Lately I've found myself doing a lot of networking via Facebook, Yahoo! groups, my website and all of that.... and while I used to shun anything that vaguely looked like self-promotion, I've realized that these things are how we now do it, and unless I want to have my children dig through a studio full of art up to the ceiling when I die, I need to do it. Marketing is just another part of the process, and it takes time.
Off to do applications....or at least start on them....or go to the studio and play and later do applications.
Oh, you'll notice a new button off in the left sidebar. I just took an online class from Michael deMeng, and now that the class is over, many students want to stay in touch. Since I still had my Instant Inspiration Yahoo! group which had been inactive, I volunteered to use it for the group members who wanted to continue with a forum for exchange of ideas, art and support, as well for other artists who want to join. All mixed media/collage/paper/assemblage artists are welcome! Just click to join....
8 comments:
And we THANK YOU for putting the group up....and the photo of those brave little crocus too!
There is hope for Spring yet!
XXOO~~
Anne
Oh, you are most welcome, Anne. It literally just took minutes to get it set up and I was happy I was able to do it so easily.
Hugs,
Diane
Thank you, Diane, it really is great to have this opportunity to keep the group together. Good luck with your applications and I hope your little crocuses survive and are just the start of a wonderful spring.
Thanks, Carol...especially on the good luck on the applications part. At least I've gotten past taking any of it personally. I've judged art before and know that it is very subjective and also very hard to do.
Ah, yes, spring....and you are heading towards fall???
About forming the yahoo! group...like I told Anne, it was super easy so I was pleased to do it.
Diane.
Thank you for setting up the new Yahoo Group for us. Who knew the DeMeng class would be instrumental in forming new friendships with other lovers of art? I look forward to future contact in the group.
Sweet crocus, Diane. There is hope for Spring.
♥ audrey
You are so sweet, Audrey. I hope everyone continues to share their work, their ideas and support with the group. The Instant Inspiration group back in 2004-07 was a big group, and we did challenges and swaps, and it was all very motivating. I hope it does that again.
Happy spring to you too! I'm putting all names in the drawing for the March free giveaway.
I really liked your introduction. So explicit and gets straight to the point.
And I really appreciate your input, Cindy, as I have been debating about moving to the sidebar! But I feel it is an important preface to the work, especially for new visitors, and regulars know to just scroll past it. Thanks!
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