Art and House Updates and Some Artist Resources
Structures #72 detail
In The Studio
A few weeks ago I included an image of Structures #99 in my studio newsletter (you can see it here: Lisa Call’s October Studio Newsletter). Completing this textile painting was fun - only 1 more and I’ll be at 100. Woohoo. That feels like a big deal.
I haven’t figured out what I want to do for #100 yet. I had an idea it needed to be special in some way and with that kind of pressure, yikes, I can’t come up with anything special that feels right.
So instead I’ve decided to make this a full 100 completed pieces of art. Structures #72 and Structures #73 aren’t actually finished. They are both basted and waiting for me to add the surface stitching.
Both are very large pieces so I originally was going to wait to finish them until the new studio was built. Then this week I changed my mind and brought out #72 (detail above) and am working on it. I had started it during my move preparations earlier this year so I only have about 1/3 left to go. My goal: the stitching is finished by the end of the week.
Home Remodel
Speaking of my new studio, I got some excellent news today. My house (with addition) appraised for an excellent price so the bank approved my construction loan and I got a great interest rate to boot.
I close on the loan on the 24th and will start building hopefully the 27th. We should have the permit from the city some time next week. Everything came together nicely.
Yay!!! I’m getting closer.
Pretty much it worked out way better than I might have expected, which is so often the case.
Resources
A few artist resource I want to recommend. First are some artist interviews that Alyson Stanfield is presenting. I signed up for all 5 of them. I’ve found listening to artist talk about their business and their choices is a huge benefit to me so I’m looking forward to hearing what they have to say. I missed the first one but the great deal on these is you can download the mp3 to listen to over and over again at any time. If you are interested here’s a link: Insights - Artist Interviews with Alyson Stanfield.
In addition, Alyson is taking applications for another artist breakthrough program that starts in November. I participated in one this spring and it was excellent. I am thinking I might do it again later next year after my studio is finished also as it really great to have some group energy to keep a project going. Here’s a link for that: Artist Breakthrough Program
For truth in advertising, these are both affiliate links, which means I get money if you sign up through one of these links, which is nice, but it’s not why I’m recommending them. I’ve recommended Alyson’s stuff long before this program was in place because I believe in it very strongly.
I’ve known Alyson for years and have taken several workshops and classes with her. I can honestly say if it weren’t for her I’m not sure I’d be very far along on the art business path. She’s makes it all so clear and obvious. She’s the best so I’m always happy to send business her way.
Posted by Lisa in: Being an Artist
Tagged: Alyson Stanfield, art business, artist interviews, artist resource, group energy, home remodel, remodel
Tina Mammoser said,
October 16, 2008 @ 1:47 am
I keep pondering the artist breakthrough programme! And was tempted by doing the Get Organized one again too. I’m waiting for a big decision to come through, my shop application, because they’d I have a huge project on my hands. ;) So will look for a GO class in the new year.
Can’t wait (well, I can really of course) to see 72 and 73 finished. I wouldn’t stress about 100 - think of it as just another arbitrary number. It’s only ‘important’ because of our cultural attachment to base 10 numbers. :) Though congrats nonetheless!
Alyson B. Stanfield said,
October 16, 2008 @ 6:28 am
Lisa: Thanks so much for the mention. I am thrilled with the INSIGHTS series and wish that more artists felt as you do. It’s so valuable to listen and learn from other artists’ experiences. But I think the biggest value in listening to the first interview with Evon is motivation. It CAN be done (making a living from your art). You just have to think outside of the box.
Alyson B. Stanfield said,
October 16, 2008 @ 6:30 am
Can’t wait to see this #72. The colors are yummy. And I don’t think you can let #100 go without some kind of celebration or promotion. It’s a big deal!