2017 has been a year of learning and growth.
I volunteered to help some friends with their gift shop and gallery in Boscobel and it was an eventful 7 months. I learned how to build a website. I learned more about marketing and promotions. And I learned how hard it can be sometimes to work with close friends. I met many great people while volunteering at the shop and during the workshops we conducted. And during the 8-10 hours a week that I worked in the shop as a salesperson was able to have lunch and hang out with my Mother each week. I parted ways with the shop in August.
I made an important connection during my time at the Boscobel shop that led me to a new venue to showcase and sell my artwork. Starting in August I began selling my artwork in Prairie du Chein at a wonderful shop called The Planted Tree and Gallery. I also sell antiques and collectibles along with my art. It's been a successful collaboration and I am excited that so many people get to see my work.
My artwork has evolved this year so much and I have learned new skills and techniques. There is no one thing that I do, but my baby doll art is still my favorite! I usually have 3-5 projects at one time in progress in my art room and it get a little chaotic!
I'm looking forward to 2018. I have some new ideas I want to try out and am hoping to do another show of my work at a local venue. Stay tuned!
