Since we've been back from our trip out east, I've been keeping myself very busy with art work...which is great. However, it's a lot of energy outgo, but a little directionless in some ways. I have a plan for my cyanotypes, but not an ideal venue (at this point, Etsy). Still, I figure that movement creates more movement and it's better to do *something* rather than waiting for ideal conditions. And besides, I do enjoy and get great satisfaction from the creative process.
The glass is being cut for my new kitchen series pieces, but in the mean time I've decided to start restocking my Esty shop with a few unmatted and unframed prints...to kind of test the waters. I went and did a search for cyanotypes on Etsy yesterday and found a many more than were there before. The price ranges were *all* over the map, though (I make a good effort to price fairly, but it can feel really arbitrary). Sadly, I didn't see one shop (I checked out about four I think) that had any sales (Okay, $100 for an 8 x 10 inch photogram *is* a bit much!!). So...if you know someone who is in the market for lovely little cyanotype prints (I mean, come on, everyone needs at least one!!) please do direct them my way!
Making and trying to market (not my strong point) artwork is certainly more appealing that searching job listings. I've been doing that too, and it consistently depresses me. It's hard enough (well, not really, but sort of) being a 50 year old woman, let alone a 50 year old woman with a limited skill set, trying to find gainful employment in this financial climate...bleh.
There is no doubt, however, that life is an adventure! Every day offers something new to contemplate and explore...and even the hard stuff is at least interesting. No, boredom is definitely not one of my issues.
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