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Stepping Out

2/23/2013

Morning drawings today and yesterday

You've probably heard the phrase, "Two steps forward, one step back." I'm feeling like "Two steps forward, let's sit down for a while." It's been a busy week and it's not quite done. I'm glad tomorrow is Sunday.

Last Saturday I learned how to make acrylic recipes that look like encaustics (painting with wax) in the downtown LA studio of Golden Working Artist, Amy Shawley (see experiments to the right).
I had the pleasure of watching Teri Starkweather give a watercolor demo and explain her process on Wednesday night at the Burbank Art Association meeting.
Last night I attended the Towns Burr Gallery 5th Anniversary Celebration and was delighted to meet artist, Shari Beaubien, whose work I admire.
Tonight I am going to Cella Gallery's opening of "Something Wicked This Way Comes." I expect to have my mind blown.

Towards learning to earn, I am writing down every idea that comes to mind as I read "The $100 Start Up Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future" by Chris Guillebeau. I highly recommend this informative and encouraging book and his website The Art of Non Conformity.

The only progress I made on Mail Chimp was to watch several 'getting started' videos. It seems more complicated than it probably is. This week also included out of the ordinary parental duties and presiding over the monthly Burbank Art Association meeting. I began feeling out of sorts and realized I needed to paint, which I did fairly badly, but it helped me feel better to smear paint around.

I'll wind this up so I can step out of my house and head over to the NoHo Arts District to bravely expand my experience of contemporary surrealism. Then I'll sleep... if I can!

Blessed Accountability

2/18/2013

As I mentioned last time, I am involved with an accountability group and I told them that I want to earn at least $2000 a month. Guess what? They expect me to do it. eep! Since I've only earned $138 so far this month, I've got a long way to go in 10 days. To that end--

ART FOR SALE!! DELIGHTFUL, BEAUTIFUL ART FOR SALE!

As you've no doubt seen if you read this blog regularly, I am rather prolific. I have an enormous amount of artwork because I'm exploring materials, experimenting, and possibly a bit obsessed, plus I've been making art for more than 30 years. Recently it was pointed out to me that all this work has been practice for what is to come, so now is your chance to get some real bargains on my 'early work.'

Peruse the artwork on my website (click images to make them larger), and my facebook page-- Art by Lisa PHC. (I will continue to add more photos.) Let me know what you would like to own, even if it is already collected--there is a possibility of making prints; even if you think it's beyond your budget--let's see what we can work out. If you have friends that you believe would enjoy my artwork, please share my information with them.

Folks local to Los Angeles who would like to see the artwork in person are welcome to schedule either a visit to my studio to see anything and everything, or a home consultation where I bring your favorite pieces to you in your own space.

Your support helps me to continue making art, which strengthens my skills as a visual communicator, and increases the value of all the art I've made and will make, plus it adds beauty, delight, and blessings to life. THANK YOU!! You are wonderful!

I'm eager to hear from you. Leave a comment below or click contact me.

Lighting the Space Between my Ears

2/15/2013

About two weeks ago, I met for the first time with a small group of amazing women. Our intent is to offer support and accountability to each other as we reach for individual goals.

I have spent the past two weeks considering the questions and insights
brought forth by these thoughtful and intelligent women.

At first I felt raw and shook up, but as answers and revelations have come, I am so grateful. Now I feel expanded and illuminated. It is exciting, and scary, and right on time.

One of them said to me,
"Everything you've done until now has just been practice for what is to come."

Expect more.

Successful Dreaming

2/1/2013

Ever since I read the book, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield in 2010, I've also followed his blog. My point of view differs from his sometimes, but I also think he makes many good points. (You can click here to read my reaction to the book) (click on images to enlarge)

This week he posted “Breakthroughs Come with a Fever.” In it he comments on the freak outs artist have, “It’s about fear of success. It happens to all of us. We’re getting better and we can’t stand it. We’re approaching our dream, and it scares the hell out of us.”

That bit stopped me. I thought about the things that were recently concerning me. Things like: Why am I making 6 drawings a day? Are they even good enough to be called drawings? Are they important? Do they have a message? How could I ever show them all? Who would ever see them? If no one ever sees them then what is the point of making them?

Could it be that I’m not just approaching my dream but living in the midst of it?

I’m making 6 drawings a day. Good or bad, I’m doing it. -- Artists make art! And artists have problems like is it good enough, and how can I show it to more people?