Well, as of today, there are 40 days left to receive pledges for the Kickstarter campaign. That’s getting close to the halfway mark. However, we are not even half-funded yet. I feel like I’ve exhausted my contacts, and, of course, I hate asking people, even though people will get art in return for donating.
Continue readingApply, Wait, Cry, Sulk, Repeat
For the last few weeks, I’ve been applying for a bunch of grants and awards while researching artists’ residencies I’ve not considered before. My enthusiasm for residencies has worn, especially over the last year. And it’s not because the grapes are sour, either.
Continue readingShaping Up?
Last week, I finally placed an order with a woodcutting company. I was ordering about 30 pieces of different shapes and sizes, but then I put the brakes on. Instead, I ordered two of the largest sizes as a test. I feel like I need to see how they’ll look and feel before making so many more, ya know?
Continue readingNew Work to Quickly get Sick of
I’m back for another update. Well, not so much an update as it is an excuse to publicly journal. Why do I do this? I’m not sure. Maybe so the 3 or 4 of you know what’s in my head. Because knowing what’s in my head is so very important to you, right?
Continue readingCampaigns, Rejection, and Nausea
I’m just getting over a stomach bug that had me throwing up all day on Thursday and Friday of last week. I’ve been nauseous ever since, but feel better overall, thank Jah. I went ahead and launched the Kickstarter campaign early this morning. I couldn’t wait. Tomorrow, I send out my newsletter, and fingers crossed that we get some pledges. If not, I’ll probably cut off my toes. Don’t worry, I’m kidding. It’s an empty threat, of course.
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