Percytruffle: I just spent a pleasant 30 minutes at your blogs.

[Needleroozer]

I love your art! You are so much farther along the artistic path than I am- I am self-taught and just learning, and your work is very inspirational for me! THanks for putting it out there.

I think we should start one of those blog rings- "Homeschooling moms who make art" or Artist moms who happen to homeschool, or something like that!

[percytruffle]

Oh LB, you made my day! How very sweet of you to say that. I am still learning too; don't sell yourself short, fellow artist. We are all learning together:). It's so nice to be able to share with and talk with other artists that are also homeschoolers. I feel like I never accomplish enough, but then I remember, oh yeah, I do homeschool still! That's kind of a big job. Maybe we do need to start a support group for accountability and encouragement.

Thanks for giving me encouragement tonight:D

Lisa

[GothicGyrl]

well, if you can be patient, when I get my art blog up, I can add you guys to it. :)

[Rhonda in TX]

I have to say I agree. I just love looking at your artwork on your blog.

[percytruffle]

That would be great, Toni. When your blog is done I'll add your to my blog list too.

[GothicGyrl]

I am waiting on some prints to return. I sent them out to be printed so I can test this company I am considering using for my work. If they come back the way I want them to, the blog goes up. I won't put the blog up until I get them back and determine whether they are worth using.

:)

[Needleroozer]

Cool! You are really moving fast!
As for me, I finished several projects today, and am almost ready to open an etsy shop- I'd like to have more than one piece to start with.

Yes, do link me once you get a blog, and I will link you, too. Works for me.

[percytruffle]

You ladies are making my head spin. I better get into my studio soon! I've been spending my time applying for an art teacher position at a local Christian school for this fall and scheduling classes I'm offering to the local hs group this spring. Hopefully that will all be resolved soon and I can get back at my art. I'll keep you all updated.

Can't wait to see your Etsy shop LB!

[Crissy]

I just want you all to know that you inspire the artist in me.
Lisa, LB, Toni...I do hope you keep creating and sharing.

[Needleroozer]

I just want you all to know that you inspire the artist in me.
Lisa, LB, Toni...I do hope you keep creating and sharing.

Crissy, thanks for the support. Do you do any drawing lately? I have seen your beautiful drawing of your little one- I loved that.

[Crissy]

I love your art! You are so much farther along the artistic path than I am- I am self-taught and just learning, and your work is very inspirational for me! THanks for putting it out there.


Here's a thought...

Quit letting that 'self-taught' label hold you back. Do you think most artists have formal training? I think the majority just have an artistic soul. It's just part of the person. You are, simply, an Artist.

[Needleroozer]

Here's a thought...

Quit letting that 'self-taught' label hold you back. Do you think most artists have formal training? I think the majority just have an artistic soul. It's just part of the person. You are, simply, an Artist.

Smacking forehead and saying in my best Carrie Fischer voice, "You're right, you're right, I know you're right."

I keep saying I am letting go of the wanna-be artist story, but then I hang on to it a little bit- I think I can tend to use it as an excuse for not producing. If I am an artist, then I need to BE the artist! If I can conquer just this one thing, this year, I will have come a long way.

[Crissy]

Well, not every artist creates every day.
Think ahead. Your children will be in college soon and you'll be in that studio for nine or ten hours EVERY SINGLE DAY!
Life gets in the way some times. It's not your fault.

[Needleroozer]

Well, not every artist creates every day.
Think ahead. Your children will be in college soon and you'll be in that studio for nine or ten hours EVERY SINGLE DAY!
Life gets in the way some times. It's not your fault.

Ooohh, that makes me salivate just thinking about it!!

[Crissy]

Ooohh, that makes me salivate just thinking about it!!

Me, too. I am beginning to see that my children will do well without me, and I am looking forward to the hours I will have to devote to My Stuff.

[percytruffle]

Yes, the day finally comes. And then we have no more excuses. Yikes!