All right, darlings, we have a lot of ground to cover today!
First order of business…
I have this box in the corner of my studio space. It’s full of paintings I created between 2008 - 2010. I used to worry about not having enough pieces finished to have some sort of portfolio, and now look how many canvases I have!
The other night, I had a thought. It went something like this.
“I really want to help Japan, but have no money to give.”
“You should find the funds somewhere.”
“What about that box of paintings? Chrysti did charity work with paintings on Facebook, didn’t she?”
“OMG, I could sell the paintings and raise funds!”
(I would love to tell you there was only one speaker there, but I think we all know, at least at this point, that I’m the type of girl who has conversations with herself. ;) )
I’ve created an album on my Facebook Page and filled it with a bunch of paintings. There are pieces ranging from $10 to $150, and 70% of all the funds raised will be donated to the Red Cross. See? I can just text them a bunch of times — except I’ve read that the donations from cell phones don’t ACTUALLY get there until, and here’s the kicker, the bills are paid.
Yeah. Headdesk, anyone?
So I’ll be donating directly with the funds raised by painting sales.
I see it as a win-win-win situation: I gain more room in the studio & actually do something to help in the wake of all that’s happening, you donate money, and you get a painting to hang in your home. Oh, and add another win to that because the people in Japan affected by everything will also get some help! Win-win-win-win.
You’ve gotta like those odds!
Check out the album over on Facebook and see if there’s anything you like. Because the pieces are all kinds of sizes, I’m calculating postage after purchase so I can put in exact details to give you the best price. I can also take the paintings off the frames for a few of them, and send them rolled along with the disassembled frame. Your choice.
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Next! I’ve started using my Tumblr account again, if only to spout random inspiration and photos at you, as well as answer questions. Here’s what I’ve answered this week:
Sure could use some advice as to how to let go of my expectation of the project and just create.
How do you pick a subject to start a journal page, and how do you determine what materials to use to create that page?
What is your favorite pen and why? ^^
Do you always make your own journals? If so, what kind of paper is your favorite? And, if you buy them, what kind is your favorite and why?
Do you have a question? Head on over and ask it. I’ll get to it ASAP!
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The Button Journal workshop’s open and has it’s first few students. I’m getting GREAT feedback on the process, and hope you’ll come join us.
Won’t you? For $20, it’s a steal!
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And last but not least, Nolwenn, a dear friend and one of my blog’s sponsors has opened her Etsy shop! Go over and take a look at her darling paintings!