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Bold Watercolor

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Bold Watercolor

In the interest of "work smarter, not harder" & "done is better than perfect" in 2023, I'm resurrecting some blog posts I started months (or even years) ago and posting them in whatever state they're in.    "Bold watercolor" is what I've decided to call my style of painting. It's true on a couple fronts--I love to use bold, bright colors, and I am also pushing myself to be bold in my painting process. Try the new thing. "Waste" the supplies. "Mess up" the beautiful first layer.  I have multiple reminders as well: I hung a sign from an exhibit...

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2023 Small Business Superstar!

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2023 Small Business Superstar!

Wow! A new surprise in my inbox last week: I'm a Small Business Superstar again for 2023! This is a program run by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce to recognize area small businesses. I was nominated last year totally out of the blue but I'm excited to see I'm keeping the goodness going. It's always energizing to get confirmation I'm on the right track and doing a good job. Being a solo entrepreneur, and especially an artist since it's an extremely popular field, can be isolating and competitive. I know, I know: I'm not supposed to compare my journey...

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The latest addition to my house

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The latest addition to my house

I've been procrastinating on this post for...oh, about 4 months now! My excuse was that I wanted to figure out how to get a nice photo of the addition in the title. Well that still hasn't happened, so come with me on this journey of "done is better than perfect" in action! In August I attended a networking event at an auction house that was showcasing all female artists. It was great to see the art in person, partially because I have no sense of scale when I see measurements online. They provided fun goodie bags, tasty snacks, and the...

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Falling off the wagon is a GOOD thing

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Falling off the wagon is a GOOD thing

I realized recently that it's stilly to beat myself up when I mess up a routine or habit I've been working on cultivating, because messing it up gives you perspective. How can you tell if something's working or not otherwise? My light bulb moment came because my coach pushed me to move my meditation to first thing in the morning to make sure it gets done. I was trying to do it around lunch, and I really enjoyed the reset it gave my day, but of course I missed days here and there because things get busy, I don't always...

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Small Business Superstar

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Small Business Superstar

I found out I was nominated as a Small Business Superstar with the Greater KC Chamber of Commerce over the weekend!Like...whaaaaat?!?!?! I never would have expected something like this at this point in my art business! I feel like I am still getting started and there's always so much more to do. But that's also just life, I suppose.Anyway, thank you thank you thank you to whoever nominated me for this. It's incredibly encouraging and motivating.

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