Translations Opening Photos

That's me! It was nice to see some of my pieces again. Some people thought this looked like a hide. I liked the circle I drew on it. That is something I have not done on any other piece.
Cassie Tondro and our work.
A little taste o the drumming circle outside of the gallery. And the door wide open on a marvelous, warm, May evening.

Booth shot at ACC

Here is a shot of my booth from the American Craft Show St. Paul. My booth was more like a gallery booth at a SOFA show than a fine craft store booth. I think I was the only white booth in the entire show. The white walls came from Art in Motion in Vermont. I was able to hang my pieces and the shelves. Josh, Paul, and Amy made sure my booth was set up when I arrived. All I needed to do was to put up the shelves, arrange the art and put up the lights. What a relief for me. Paul Jeremias from Asheville, NC, the official ACC photographer, took the booth shot.

Fun with digital colors

If you want to match or find just the right color for your blog, web page, or digital graphics, try Kuler. Warning--It can become addictive.

Learning through mentoring

The great thing about being a mentor through the Textile Center is that I learn new things all the time. We had a meeting last week. Kelly Marshall talked about how your studio insurance can be written to cover your work while it is shipped. Then you do not need to insure individual pieces as you ship. “Bean”, Mary Bergs, gave a talk titled “Earning a Living When You Don’t Sell a Product.” She covered grants. Even if you do not win the grant, there can be perks. Here is a good point. If you are a finalist and someone makes a studio visit, keep that person informed of your career. Put this official "art world" representative on your mailing list. She emphasized always asking for feedback if not accepted. For any grant proposal, write yourself a daily stipend. She mentioned some local residencies. These are a good idea if you do not want to travel far.