Looking Ahead

Still too many irons in the fire it seems. That fact becomes especially apparent when finishing up a collection. There are always a number of loose ends to tie up and always a big mess (mine) to straighten up. A new hutch made the job more fun. A short deadline (on a new collection) offers [...]

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Surprising Subjects

These photos taken at my daughter’s last evening, show off her husband’s latest handiwork/project and the family’s newest additions. I’m thinking, cute coop and new subjects! And EGGS, of course. Chickens/hens were among the first images I created after being introduced into art licensing several years ago. Although intending to, I never got around to [...]

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Atlanta Agenda

Renew, Refresh & Reflect – My morning agenda, Monday following Atlanta’s International Gift Market. A strawberry smoothie, muffin & souvenir jam while I absorb the weekend events. And browse through complimentary catalogs collected from strategic meetings – Gain insight on products, trends, colors, etc. Enjoy the free product prizes, signed by artist (friends) colleagues. The take [...]

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Hi Resolution – A New Years Studio Meet & Greet

As a prelude to the 2012 Atlanta (Winter) Gift Market and a creative new year, a group of artist friends and I invite you to A New Years Studio Meet & Greet blog hop. If creativity is your muse then you will enjoy seeing these unique artist‘s inspiring work and an introduction to their creative [...]

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A New Year

In anticipation of the new year, I found myself looking back again, to this week one year ago. I had big plans for the joy studio and determined goals that I intended to accomplish in 2011.  Quickly, as life shows us sometimes, it became apparent that our year would be personally, a difficult one, not [...]

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