Its Really Happening!

 The Year is Moving Ahead and Taking Us Too!

The earth is turning, sun is up, moon is up, stars are up, rain comes down and leaves flutter to the ground. 

Meanwhile, the colors are spectacular.

I love trails. Where I live, there are some wonderful paths and a few have great maintenance, not disturbing nature or dropping chemicals, but just making enough space to connect with trees, wildflowers, the masked walkers and their unmasked but leashed pups. 

I tend to take a few leaves and acorns home to sketch. My phone captures these incredible clouds and sunrises and sunsets so they are always close by to inspire colors in my weaving. I love autumn. it is almost cool enough for the bloodsucking mosquitoes and terrorist wasps to keep away. 

Nature is an eternal inspiration with textures, colors, patterns and lines that change every day. Taking myself out for a walk or run is a luxury, and also important to my health. Working as an artist often means concentrated work and less people engaging in my day- the trail is full of calm, friendly hellos and fresh air.

The Festivals are Different

This year, artists are posting our work online, presenting live studio tours and virtual exhibits. I don't usually have a lot of workshops this time of year because of shows and festivals and traveling with the holiday stock. But I've become a lot more comfortable with online classes. I think they are a good choice- some folks thrive in a new work environment. Not everyone does, though, and the quieter folks are really more comfortable working on projects in their own space. My kitties get to creep by and say hello, too. 

Holiday Fundraisers

I sorted through this one a while back. I am always glad when my artwork is appreciated. Most of us are grateful for sales, compliments and returning customers. I am a fan of volunteering in community work. I set an annual amount of artwork to donate, but when there is an event that serves my work and the organization better, I donate some cash. It is tough to watch a piece of artwork sold for a fraction of the cost; its better to remove that part and just donate like everyone else does. 

Holiday Group sales are a great chance to support fellow artists. So far there are three that I'll be participating with.  I don't have the exact dates but I expect a good time will be had by all!

Online Sales are a THING!

I've got a few things in different places, have a few galleries that are open to the public in safe ways, and am participating in online festivals, too. The prices are the same in all places, shipping is available as is rendezvous drop off :)  Find my stuff through links on the website www.dyecrazy.com, on Facebook.com/kgtextiles, on KG Textiles on Square  Have a wonderful Autumn!