Its 2012 already!!!!!

2011 ended on quite a high note, with a bit more consumer confidence appearing. The loss of the overseas tourist/buyer however is still impacting on all of us who are involved with tourists. January came and went like a blink. I spent most of it hand painting glassware. The studio/gallery was too busy to concentrate on large artworks. Now into February I am able to start making long term plans.

I have been halted a bit, by having to have a small surgical proceedure done which will slow me down for a few weeks.. I am however back into my gallery. I am going to have a stand at the Small Farm Field Day in Balingup on April 21, so I am focussing on getting stock and small artworks painted.  I have 3 commissions to complete which is a better start to this year than last.

I am still intending to increase my wholesale market share with hopefully adding some more products by the end of the year.I have been getting prices over the past few weeks.

The hand painted glassware range continues to grow. I am now investigating a more male orientated design....watch my catalogue/ glassware section...

What's  in the pipeline!

Firstly I have to master how to manage this wonderful new website !!!! Not an easy thing for someone who never had a computer until her 30s!!  I have completed writing a story for 3 to 6 year olds now I have to begin the illustrations. I am also half way through writing my own story. I started it originally just to leave something for my son to read, when I am gone, but so many people ask me  'how did you get to where you are today?', that I began  looking that maybe my story might just inspire someone else to 'live their dream'.  I have now set deadlines for both books to hopefully be out before Christmas 2012.

Although I have no plans for any exhibitions at this stage...I have ideas floating around in my ever active brain, for  some 'new' artworks. The expansion of my quirky range constantly tests my imagination and the forthcoming book will of course produce several paintings to be used as illustrations in my kids book.

Price reductions!!!   There are some reduced prints and placemats currently available. I will have 'specials' at the Balingup Field Day....not available anywhere else...

Amidst all this creative stuff, I have also to plan a holiday.....sometime May/June...watch this space...!!!!!

Your feedback is always welcome

I have made some wonderful friends over the years and certainly have a long list of clientele. I am always open to new ideas and welcome commission work, both for home and commercial.  I particularly welcome ideas for new products that can display my artwork.  Send me an email.....