Autumn Ruminations
I think Autumn is a good time for thinking and re-evaluating things. Of course, right now in the southern hemisphere it is Spring – and that is a fantastic time for starting new things. So, all around the world, we are again in transition.
Autumn Ruminations, Digital © Diane Clancy
I spent yesterday getting my digital paintings that I have created over the 5 months organized and accessible. I am trying to make life more manageable here. The last couple of months have been consumed with a couple of big projects for clients and that part of the business has slowed down a bit.
This gives me a much needed rest and a chance to think about what I really need to do. What do I need to do in my life? What is working well in the business? What is not working as well? Is the blog working well? Are there changes I need to make?
I have my online shop CafePress where you can find my paintings on mugs, totes and tiles. Also I have my Etsy Shop where some of my cards and prints are for sale. I am thinking about selling the ACEOs I made the other day there. At my website you can order any of my work as cards or prints. I can send you an email bill by PayPal if you like and they handle the financial transaction.
I think I am suffering from a feeling that I am not a very good artist at the moment. It is very tempting as an artist to judge myself by sucess and how many people buy my work. I know I need to market more or differently or maybe be patient with what I am doing. Clearly, this is a good time for more evaluating!
~ Diane Clancy
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Diane Clancy creates vibrant paintings that feature color and vision to inspire and uplift people. Says Diane, "I feel very blessed to have this opportunity to express myself through painting. I love that people say my artwork enhances their lives."
October 23rd, 2007 at 12:08 pm
I like these autumnal bubbles. You have caught very well the delicate red blush effect which I see on the trees around me. I think bubbles are great for reflection as they float on slowly by. I think your artwork is great! The piece you did for Rima jumped off the wall!
October 23rd, 2007 at 3:02 pm
Hi Beverly, I am delighted by your comments!! Thank you – you are reflecting back to me that this is working as I hoped it would!! Thank you! So glad you liked the piece for Rima!
~ Diane
October 23rd, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Thanks for visiting me. The stamp produces the bird image and then you can colour the image in. There are different techniques for colouring,including watercolours. ( there are thousands of different images available )
Rubber stamps are great for someone like me, as I cant draw, but can still be creative! I think you are a true artist! I love your work, especially the bubbles, they look so dreamy and peaceful.
I think that you need to change your links to this blog, when you leave a comment on someones blog, as the link on the comment dosent send you here ( I think, maybe I didnt look properly!)
As another thought, obviously many artists design the rubber stamps, maybe you could give this a thought in the future! Rubber stamping is very popular!
Kind regards
Nicola xx
October 23rd, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Diane, I love my art cup and my friends at work are always commenting on it. I do wish financial success for you as well as artistic success. Art is a tough business but I think you will be successful in the end because you are doing a great job of selling yourself.
October 23rd, 2007 at 7:51 pm
Hi Nicola, thanks for coming by! These rubber stamps sound like fun – to let one focus while taking away the drawing issue. Thank you for your support for me as an arist!! Bubbles as dreamy and peaceful … I like that! What a great idea to develop rubber stamps – thank you. I don’t know how to change it so goggle settings on Blogger blogs don’t send people to my Blogger blog. I have tried … any suggestions are welcome!! That is why I put this address and my name after my comments.
Hi Bobbie, I am delighted you love your cup … and your friends too!! Thank you for wishing me financial success. I sure hope that I do well – thank you!!
~ Diane Clancy
October 24th, 2007 at 7:50 am
Nurture patience and ask what next. I think taking stock is a good idea.
~Sue O’Kieffe
October 24th, 2007 at 10:19 am
I not only, as I know you know, admire you as a person and a friend, but I sure hope you know how much I totally enjoy so much of what you produce as an artist and as a visionary woman – in a variety of media and in your words. The mug and coaster I purchased adorn my kitchen island and attract wonderful attention and comments. I just wish there was some way for the world to discover what I have in you and I believe you are doing so very much to make that happen.
I also appreciated reading the comments of those who responded to this post since I believe there is wisdom out there that you are wisely tapping into.
Love,
Tom
October 24th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Hi Sue, taking stock sounds just right!!
Hi Tom, thank you for your generous words!! I am delighted you love your mug and coaster! I too wish I could figure out how to get those delighting in my work to get some mugs, tiles or prints … Thank you again for your kind kind words!!
Thank you,
~ Diane
October 25th, 2007 at 8:25 am
More of the same from another fan of your life-affirming posts and artwork
October 25th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Dear Frances, what an incredible thing to say – thank you so so much!! I am very touched and moved!!
~ Diane
October 26th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
You are a real artist, a soulfoul friend, a dedicated teacher, and you have so many other wonderful qualities.
October 27th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Hi Neda, thank YOU dear friend! ~ Diane
December 20th, 2007 at 3:00 am
I would like to see a continuation of the topic