Apply, 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.

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Shaping 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?

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Campaigns, 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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Kickstarter!

Yup! Like I said, if I did a Kickstarter campaign, I’d announce it here. Well, we (Hannah and I) have been putting it together over the last week, and it will launch sometime during the late afternoon on March 23rd. Until then, people can sign up to be notified by Kickstarter when it launches, so please sign up!

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