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Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:01:27 +0000

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By: Amy Greenan

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:12:07 +0000

Busy is the theme of my life these past few months, and while I often do say that I am when someone asks how I am doing, I also follow it with, “But I am not complaining because I am doing all the things I always wanted to do!”
I am adjunct teaching six courses this semester, a load I took on to get more experience and to get my foot in the door at a few places – I won’t do that again for sure! It’s left me with little time to actually make work since the end of August, but I have not been idle in my artistic pursuits. I finally got my email newsletter going and have put out two issues, I’ve sent my work out for a couple out of town exhibitions (one overseas!, with a long drive to NC next weekend for another gallery), and I have been sending work out for consideration for future exhibitions. I am also pleased to announce that I will be renting a beautiful studio space with a good friend of mine starting in December – until now I have been making due in a small room in the basement and at the dining room table since we’ve lived in our house (going on five years).
Once the semester is over (and maybe before then, we’ll see!), I’ll be happily back playing in the studio waiting to hear if anyone bites on my full-time teaching applications. 🙂

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By: Sheri Howe

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:22:50 +0000

In reply to Susan Murphy.

Thank you for this story Susan. I am in a similar situation right now! I really appreciate the firm facts to keep me motivated! Your work is stunning!

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By: Traci Bunkers

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:10:12 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

Thanks! I just subscribed.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:01:47 +0000

In reply to Traci Bunkers.

Well, Traci, I really goofed and didn’t hyperlink the subscription page. Here’s where you need to go: http://artbizcoach.com/subscribe
Thanks for asking. Good catch!

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By: Traci Bunkers

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:09:40 +0000

Okay, I’m sure it’s on here and I’m just not seeing it. How do I subscribe to your newsletter you referred to in the post?

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By: Patricia C Vener

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:13:00 +0000

Top priority for my time is taking care of my mother who is in the fourth quartile of Alzheimer’s and is very frail due to other health problems. As the disease progresses more and more of my time is taken up with this. It is the choice I have made to keep her home as long as possible. Given Connecticut’s Elderly Home Care Program, I envision this could be made possible even after she needs 24 hour nursing. We’ll see. I have procrastinated in sending back the form for Masonicare. I’m not sure why.
Following that are taking care of my adjunct classes and taking care of the various emergencies that seem to be in fashion this season. Then taking care of the business aspects of being an artist and actually creating. Finally comes sleep. I need more but who doesn’t. Once a month I go to a support group meeting for caregivers and that is one of those things that has saved my sanity and so is a very high priority. I also take myself out for lunch just before I do the grocery shopping (and other errand running). I go to one of two family owned places (one is where my mural is) where I’m known and feel especially welcomed.
I have stopped berating myself for not getting as much done as others seem to get done in the same amount of time as this is just another time waster. I know I’m am doing the best I can in some very harrowing circumstances. (I’ll just add a bit cryptically that I absolutely loathe the health insurance industry and the cruel complexities of the Medicare system. How do elders without anyone around manage this nonsense?!)

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By: Mary Vaneecke

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:01:49 +0000

I am a mixed-media textile artist who also provides a quilting service to local quilters. I learned several years ago that I had to carve out some time every day–it started out as just one hour–for ‘my’ work. I could spend that time entering shows (a big part of my marketing plan), going to a museum, designing, practicing techniques, or creating work. If I missed a day or two, I made it up later that week. It was a great habit to get into. I created more work in the first 2 years than I had in the previous 5 years with that one small step.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:03:44 +0000

In reply to Ani Todd Smith.

You’re right, Ani. TV is a time-killer. Sometimes I think it’s valid to kill time. Everyone needs downtime. And after reading and researching all day, I often don’t get a break by reading more. Sometimes I want to totally tune out with the boob tube. But not too much! Then it just feels icky.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:02:00 +0000

In reply to Beth West.

Beth: You are living proof that it can be done. 6 children at home?!!! Home-schooled???
Moms are amazing, but it’s so important that being a mom is never an excuse. Not good for your art career or for your kids. I’m glad you have managed to nurture both.

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