CHRISTMAS AND THE HOLIDAYS ARE AROUND THE CORNER

Christmas is around the corner, the days have finally become a little cooler, and I am sitting here trying to figure out what to say. A few people have suggested lists, and I am thinking, yeah, lists! Do you really want to hear about me and lists? Have you ever heard the stories about best laid plans of mice and men? Even when I have plan A, B & C, it usually ends up being plan Z. I often wonder why we make plans when we usually have to "wing" it anyway.

At this moment, my plan for my blog is not to have a plan. That will probably change to plan A, B, or C, and you already know that will probably eventually morph into plan Z.

Right now, I am just trying to figure out what to do with my art. I create art because I love it and the artistic process, but the confounding question that all artists must end up asking themselves eventually is, what do I do with "this" (the art) now that I have created it (wonder if God has ever asked that question)? And so, that is where Cafe Press and Fine Art America came in, and I am really having way too much fun with them. There are days when my own limitation with computer knowledge, knowledge about photography, and even knowledge about painting, drawing, and art in general leave me pulling my hair out - well maybe that is stretching it a little! But even the frustration is fun in the long run (with the exception of people not answering the phone when you have a question).

So, I am continuing to learn what I can, and enjoying the journey as some people would say. My next project? Hootsuite!

And now, since the holidays are creeping up on us quickly and your days are continuing to become busier, I will keep this short by ending here. You will get my "list" blog later on, or maybe never; I have never been much for lists anyway. To those of you who will be too busy to join me before the New Year, I will take advantage of this blog to wish you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. For that matter, although I intend to try to be back next week, I might not be back until after the holidays myself.

If you are still searching for gifts, try checking out Fine Art America and Cafe Press.

And may 2013 be a blessed and prosperous year for everyone!

Announcing My Websites

Here I am blogging and wondering how I managed to decide to do this. Could it have anything to do with the fact that my kids have pushed and cajoled me for years? Yes, it appears that I am that dinosaur that has had to be dragged into the 21st century by my pushy (I say that lovingly) children.

And so I am here with a short announcement: I finally have a way that you can order some of my artwork that I have been working on for the past 6, or so years. I became brave enough to share my art a few years ago on FASO and Artist Daily, but now I have also joined Fine Art America, and Cafe Press. This way, you can begin to order my art either as high quality prints, or on products that are useful in your everyday life.

You will hopefully enjoy both the blogs and the products that I will offer. And naturally, constructive feedback on what products you would like to see being offered would be greatly appreciated. Of course it will be very helpful if you share my information with others.

And so, I thank you for reading my very first blog, and hope your holidays will be lovely and memorable.