Thought-Full Art Studio

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Changes To My Store

Hope your summer is going well. We have been under a heat dome here in Texas (along with most of the midwest-to west coast). My garden has taken a big hit, but we are still getting a few vegetables in. My wife has decided to do a little local craft show. It WAS on her “never again” list – but all creators know how that goes. But she realized she was missing an opportunity to shine some light on her YouTube channel with a large audience and that might be more important long term than whether things actually sell or not at the show. We’ll see how that works out. So now she is madly trying to get things produced and ready. Can’t say I miss anything about that whole process!

I’ve been extremely fortunate that some folks recently sought me out for some purchases of some originals. It was really fun as they chose some of the pieces that I especially enjoyed creating and it is good to see them find a new home. This afternoon my wife spent several hours working on my website to keep it updated in the “behind the scenes” functioning. So, we are continuing to keep my shop open online – and are ever-grateful to our friend Zeke Zewick for the space he makes available in his shop in Edom, Texas. If you are near the Canton, Texas area, you have to plan to make a stop at his studio. Their fall show is coming up and that is a terrific event. Always a fun trip for us!

Handcrafted Jewelry by Zeke’s Studio in Edom, Texas

I’m considering starting to put originals up on my website. It takes quite a bit of preparation to get them ready to ship – but my recent sale of several originals was helpful in learning more about what is possible. Now we just have to figure out how best to prepare images of them that will work on the website.

Take a moment when you can to visit my shop. If there is anything you are wondering about – and don’t see a listing – fill out the contact form and let me know. I won’t spam you. Don’t have the time – the garden calls!!

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Troubling Times

If you are an artist – in any medium – who is facing spring shows, you have our prayers. When wars and rumors of wars abound, some shows are insanely busy. People need a respite from the crushing news and fiscal realities impacting their lives. For other shows, these types of world situations can cause everyone to just want to hide at home surrounded by those they love.

We, as artists, have never been able to control these events or how people will react. From long experience, I can only say that the very best artists can do is show up, set up, pray, and forge ahead.

I have been spending these warmer spring days reorganizing my studio space. My wife continues to work on getting more of my work up on my website while working hard to get her YouTube channel growing.

I spend a lot of time working on my garden. It feels like it is going to be even more useful this year as fuel and food become more costly. And we have neighbors who are always glad to grab the excess we put out on a table near the walkway that goes to the park behind our home.

If you have time, would love to have you take a look at my shop. I have some t-shirts still available which are great for spring and a range of prints. If you have any questions, please visit the contact page.