This Friday, I’m delighted to announce my new online art gallery. I share this in the following video, but in case you don’t watch it, know that this was a big leap, made up of a series of little leaps.
Please pop over to see my Paris watercolor paintings, my Italy paintings and my illustrations. More to come!
What’s your creative leap this week? Could be a small one like learning how to scan your art or a big one like finally posting your art online. I’d love to know what progress you’re making this week, so dish in a comment below if you feel like it. Or go make more art or writing something.
Hi, I got to know of you from Robin Pedero of FL. She is an inspiration to me as you are. I am in the process of reinvention. I hold a BA in art and want to pursue both writing down some of my experiences and doing more art.
Did you self publish and if so, what are the things you would suggest/advise? I am sitting in the ‘very poor house’ right now, trying to save my house. I so want to fly off to Paris with you every time I hear you are going. How do you afford all this? Coaching? What???
Please share with me your wise guidance, Paula
Paula,
Welcome! I love Robin; she’s a total inspiration!
I’m reinventing, too, so I know how scary that can be. I also see the urge to throw money at my new ventures and have to constantly rein that in.
Like many of us, I have a ‘day job’ that supports my creative projects. I make a living as a coach and teacher here at Original Impulse, which I’ve been doing since 1999. I wrote an article last year about funding my dreams. You can read it here:
http://www.joyfullyjobless.com/blog/2012/06/fuel-your-impossible-dreams-with-intention-and-chutzpah/
About self-publishing, there’s a ton of information online about self-publishing. I wrote about it here, on the blog for my novel:
http://www.chasingsylviabeach.com/csb-journal/
I hope this is helpful to you! Good luck with your reinvention!
OMG, Cynthia- you are just rockin’ lately! I so love it and am enjoying all your beautiful and uplifting energy.
I learned how to lift the limit on my Paypal account this week as all the $$$ was coming into my account with the release of my book. Also learned how to print labels in batches. And learned how to ask for help… once again… and realize it made it much more fun sharing in the joy with someone else. Woo hoo! What a week!
I can’t wait to check out your art gallery! I’m so so happy for you and your new adventures. Doing the Happy Dance here in Wisconsin for you.
Barb
Barb,
Thanks! I am having fun and feel happier than ever! Thanks for being part of it.
Reading about your leaps brings flashbacks to my own publishing adventures! There were so many small leaps involved. It feels good to consistently make them, doesn’t it?
It’s all worth the effort, I know. You will, too.
I have a feeling your book is waiting for me at the post office! I’ll go there today to see. Can’t wait to read it!
Hi Cynthia,
I LOVE your art gallery! It is so awesome that you took that leap!!! I always enjoyed the art in your journals….remember first seeing you doing it in Estes Park and then when we were in Bolder. I am so happy that you are now doing them as individual paintings and sharing them with the world!
My big leap today: I just signed my 1st Licensing Agreement contract with a tile and light switch cover company that sells wholesale worldwide & retail online…WoHoo!!! They will use 4 of my images!!! I am very excited!!!
Happy weekend Cynthia!!!
Thank you so much, Dora! That means a lot coming from you. I am thrilled to be at this phase.
Congrats on your licensing agreement! I know this is something you’ve wanted for a long time so it’s great to see it happening! Your art is so gorgeous and perfect for many applications. (Like the wooden cut out letters!)
Celebrating with you from here, and yes, enjoying a happy weekend!
Cynthia
Been wanting to say how much I love your art, and appreciate your sharing it, applaud your flowering in so many ways. I’d been holding off since I wanted to say how much it reminded me of a favorite graphic artist group or artist, but can’t for the life of me recall who. The images are in my head, but… Anyway, love the delicacy and all that color in your work. There’s so much joy and lightheartedness in it.
Happiness!
Sandra,
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. Encouragement goes a long way when we’re sticking our neck out with something new. I’m having fun playing and exploring. It’s very cool to see the impact. I feel that with the visual arts – drawing, painting, videos, I’m able to share so much more of me than with just writing. It feels like I’m able to express a more well-rounded energy and sentiment. I am enjoying the exploration!
Thanks for your feedback; it spurs me on!