So Short a Season
Astonishingly the Summer has flown by. Since my last post, Alice and I had participated in five more craft fairs, six for me. June 19th, Keene NH. It was a beautiful morning. Satisfied with the set-up of our first real, outdoor fair, we sat down to watch the shoppers start walking in. Then I got … Continue reading So Short a Season
The Artists of the Future
...Will think of new things, and different nomenclature and they'll stand among their pictures, and they'll sing and laugh and quote from Scriptures and when they go home, they'll dream of brilliant paintings." This line from "When I go out with Artists" by Crash Tests Dummies sticks with me. The kids and I were singing … Continue reading The Artists of the Future
Simplify, Simplify.
One of the best parts about partnering with local businesses and selling cards in-person is getting inspiration and feedback from the business owners. Late last year I began selling cards through Dillon's Woodworks in Bradford, New Hampshire. About a month ago they asked me if I make Valentine's Day cards. ...Well, I do now. Two … Continue reading Simplify, Simplify.
Here at the Turning of the Tide
Here at the turning of the tide, (said some Wizard or other) We will play outside, And build things with our brothers. We will light a tiny fire, With which to warm our hearts. As the old year expires, We'll toast it with Life, and Art.