tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912302060707639990.post7668606886794127645..comments2023-09-28T02:31:07.292-07:00Comments on My brown eyed girl: Dreams and Sacrifice, an unfinished painting...Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14721000116394266702noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912302060707639990.post-64290549522134378252012-02-20T22:19:37.908-08:002012-02-20T22:19:37.908-08:00Hi Debbie - wow there really is a lot on your mind...Hi Debbie - wow there really is a lot on your mind at the moment. I remember being in the same place as you are in. I had a successful art biz but then trends changed and my girls grow and needed more stuff, it took a lot of soul searching, but eventually I had to look at other alternatives. But that in itself was an adventure - I went and did caring work in the UK, taught high school for a year, and then began my present job. AND - rediscovered my art passion and started all over again, designing, planning, making and the effort has paid off. I will still have to work for a little while longer, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. I'm not too sure how things work in the US but I have lots of ideas of how to market art that I could share with you. We could see what might work in the US - I'm soooo excited with what I have discovered over the last few months and would love to share with you. (you can email me at hudsonreed@lantic.net)Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257558585695736360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912302060707639990.post-25158914408390901102012-02-19T18:00:37.811-08:002012-02-19T18:00:37.811-08:00Hi Debbie,
I understand that feeling. I too, want...Hi Debbie,<br />I understand that feeling. I too, wanted to go somewhere with my art. When I had a job I wanted to do art full time. I haven't done it. I lay awake at night feeling like a failure.<br />You have sent art out. You have been published. Please give yourself credit. Even if you have to go back to the 9-5 please don't give up on your art. Keep creating. Please keep blogging too. I love your blog and your paintings. Just keep growing. Keep us posted on what you decide.<br /><br />HUGS!<br /><br />DianaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321648206619292443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912302060707639990.post-76087859974034037702012-02-16T22:45:56.078-08:002012-02-16T22:45:56.078-08:00I do wish you luck whatever you decide. Times are ...I do wish you luck whatever you decide. Times are hard all over. I love your blog and you do it so well...you would think there'd be money to be made with it. Take care of Debbie.rkbsnanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823260788452105326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912302060707639990.post-73300860797466600912012-02-16T14:23:04.340-08:002012-02-16T14:23:04.340-08:00I can understand your feelings right now. I'm...I can understand your feelings right now. I'm working on a casual basis which frees up some Art time but not enough to pursue to my hearts desires. I admire your decision to give up the 9 - 5. I love your work !! have you thought about offering classes. That maybe another avenue to make money? Bills have to be paid unfortunately. Maybe also talk to others about how they secured Licensing deals? b(I'm not sure what that is...forgive my ignorance)I like Loretta's advice "Follow your Heart" xCreatively yours Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286616098848573084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912302060707639990.post-34770215456066840382012-02-16T10:09:08.237-08:002012-02-16T10:09:08.237-08:00BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL post debbie. i know that you s...BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL post debbie. i know that you speak to just about everyone's heart...artist or not. it does come down to YOUR decisions and options. but it is always easier and more wonderful when your family is behind you, (ya' gotta have some sort of cheering section goin' on)! your new life starts are such good ones, while you listen for the lessons and the path you should take. and your new wip is delightfully mysterious as to how you'll finish...oh the options, eh? xowandamarie.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527818434337586519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912302060707639990.post-3394708242838879172012-02-16T08:25:40.989-08:002012-02-16T08:25:40.989-08:00I suppose we have all come to these crossroads in ...I suppose we have all come to these crossroads in our lives at one point. I am no exception. You have weighed the pros and cons, so now you must make the hard decisions. I always say, "Follow your Heart" It now all boils down to you dear Debbie. Wishing you well in whatever decision you make. Hugs, LorettaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457976530332166377noreply@blogger.com