Ξ December 7th, 2006 | → 1 Comments | ∇ News |
This year has brought so many changes into my life that I have learned to accept change as a matter of daily occurance. This last was a big one, and made me take a leap of faith and love. My mother passed away two days before Thanksgiving.
I was fortunate to talk with her the day before, and we shared perhaps the best conversation we ever had.
I am grateful for that, and now have the task of honoring her life the way I could not for so long.
I have been taking up her hobby of knitting, and when I learn and get good enough, will help to knit mittens and hats for childrens charities, like she did, every year before Christmas. So far, I have managed two scarves, just plain knit, knit, knit. I used three yarns together on the last one, and was surprised at the thick, soft knobby pattern that resulted. It is quite lovely.
In art news:
I have been contacted by an interior designer team who is interested in my work. I’m very happy about this, and it seems to fall in line with what I have been envisioning for myself. More on that as it developes.
Even better news: I have an opportunity to attend a retreat in Ohio that I have been waiting for an opening in for a year. Two weeks of intensive art & soul therapy and then home to Minnesota for Christmas. I’ll be working on my laptop from there. The only thing I won’t be able to do is ship out orders and prints. Exceptions are the tapestry throw blankets, which I can send direct.
Everything is in flux, as usual. The artist’s path is an uncertain road, and not for those who can’t handle surprises, bumps and bruises.
With all of that, I still feel lucky, fortunate, grateful and happy that I have this life to explore these things in my work. All of lifes experiences are only fuel for my art, and art is the expression deeper than words. New work will be coming out of this, and it won’t be like anything I’ve done before. I hope to use my talent to share artwork that illuminates the human interior and brings understanding to myself and others. I hope to heal from tragedies past, and share a story of hope and strength.
I wish everyone peace, love and joy this season, and hope that Santa leaves dreams fulfilled at every hearth.
Ξ November 17th, 2006 | → 0 Comments | ∇ News |
Here are some of the artist trading cards (ATC) or Art Card Editions & Originals (ACEO) that I am currently selling in my eBay store.
ALL of them are in stock in store inventory, and every week I try to place one or two up on live auction, starting at a low price. This is a sacrificial lamb to draw folks to my store…otherwise how would anyone ever hear about it?
This piece, entitled “Lovely” , in sepia tones, is this weeks starter beginning at only 8.99.
Just click on either boob to be taken to the auction!
…..and she comes with this certificate of authenticity from my studio. There is no gray border, though, that is just the screen shot. The ATC image is out to the edge.
Click HERE! to see more art cards. They make lovely gifts, and can be matted and framed next to several others to make a special “Art wall”.
Ξ October 4th, 2006 | → 2 Comments | ∇ News |
I will be moving into my new studio soon.
I will be taking a short break from journaling for a few more weeks, and then I will be back to share art news from my studio.
For now; the news is that I have left Studio Art Direct as their curator, due to contractual difficulties on their part (ie being able to pay me). I have been hired for an independent role with a company that is more established, has sound footing and experience placing artwork and working with Interior Designers.
I’ve recently been invited to play a role in the development of the company, and I believe that I will enjoy working with them. They have shown integrity in their work and their policies with artists are direct and up-front.
I learned quite a bit from my 6-month + time working for S.A.D., and building her company up for her while she was at her day job. I was looking forward to a steady build for the company , but many start-up companies fail due to lack of capital and planning, and the position I had been hired for just wasn’t possible for them any longer.
More news in a few weeks!
I’ve just read a wonderful article on ‘trackbacks’ which *finally* takes the mystery out of it and actually explains what they are. (There’s a link to her blog in my sidebar.)
Nothing to do with tiny animals leaving paw-prints in your journal.
Read this enlightening article by Susan Reynolds:
How Trackbacks Work
It’s all about how to connect.
While you’re there, check out some of the other interesting stories and links…if you are a creative person you will like the supportive atmosphere and scads of good information she makes available.
I happened to be reading an article from her “files from the funny zone” and the guest author, Mai Liis :
…turned out to be an artist in AJMarketing (on Yahoo), another fabulous group I am in. It is a wonderful source of art marketing and web tutorials! Small World?
Here is Mai Liis’ wonderful website and a link to her journal:
It’s really just one big party time around the online arts neighborhood.
Have you noticed that the people you look to for support and encouragment in your career sometimes have the opposite effect on you?
I have. Many people- even ones with good intentions- are lacking understanding about artists and what motivates us to do art.
They feel that art is only a “hobby“.
They think that art is not a serious career.
They warn you about negative consequences as if to prepare you for inevitable failure, and ‘paint’ (ouch) a frightening picture of what will happen if you don’t “get a real job“.
My favorite marketing coach brings some clarity to the doubt and fear that surrounds us as dedicated artists.
From her weekly newsletter Art Marketing Action, Alyson B. Stanfield writes:
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…am I tired. I was up all night creating a website for my sis using google.
Pencil Magic
She is an amazing artist, and that where all my talent came from! 
This is one of my favorites of her drawings…
“Andalusian” pencil and charcoal on paper
(c) Mary Schenck 2005
I’ve created separate pages for Oil, Pastel, and Watercolor. They will eventually fill up with work, but for now, here is one of my favorites.
Sisters
Watercolor on Arches
In the collection of Keir Pearson, screenwriter of Hotel Rwanda
Read the Story :
http://henlestudio.com/artjournal/watercolor/
See new artwork for sale in my eBay store at:
http://www.henlefineart.com
My SW style prints can be purchased directly from the website, or at my eBay store.
This is one of my favorites:
Winters Pony
Done in pastel on hand-made bark paper.
Moonsprite
Pastel on hand-made bark paper
In the collection of Mary Schenck
Ξ March 2nd, 2006 | → 0 Comments | ∇ News |
This art journal will be a great addition to the website, where you can see new work in progress, read about events, classes, news, dreams and plans for my studio and artwork.
I welcome feedback about the artwork and the website.
Once again, welcome!
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