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August isn't over yet, we are still in the summer months and temps are in the uppers 80s and 90s, and I'm thinking about holiday ornaments. As someone who practices trying to remain present and focus on "today," production planning  for months out is a challenge. This has been one of my biggest struggles, especially with my ceramics, and has put my time management skills to the test. Admittedly, I fail often. I can't predict how quickly I'll be out of mugs or vases, and find that while I make the proactive decision to get ahead on mugs, I'll find...

I used to think about where I see myself in 5 years...the age old interview question you may or may not have had to answer. I've been asked if there are artists I aspire to, and the truth is, I don't think about what I do in those terms. I don't have a goal to be featured in a magazine. I don't feel the need to develop relationships with high-end stores. And I certainly don't know what I'll be doing in 5 years. That is not to say I wouldn't appreciate being featured or picked up, but it is not...

Ok. Markets are exhausting. There's no way around it. Even a one day takes a day or two of preparation. There's the packing, the gathering of bags, pens, and displays. There is a build up of anticipation and excitement, and then it's over. Some go well and some not so well. There is no formula to figuring out what will be worth the time and effort, you just have to do it. Putting yourself out there is a lot of work, but if you want to grow your business and make connections, it has to be done. In a lot...

I've been reading Elizabeth Gilbert's book Big Magic and am having a lot of "Yes. Yes! Yes!!" moments. Keeping with the theme of the book, I believe the time to read the book was supposed to happen now because I've been needing a creative kick in the ass. I'm sure many can relate to this, but there are times when you feel like giving up. It's not a serious deep consideration, but a fleeting moment you experience and then try to shake off. There is no denying there is a heaviness around us all and it can at times feel...

I asked on Facebook and Instagram if anyone had any questions for me, and this one brought up a lot of thoughts and emotions: How was the transition from the city to the countryside? If you've been following along, you know I lived in NYC for 19 years, working in publishing and ultimately leaving my job as a director of web development at the top publisher to pursue a career as an artist in the Western Catskills region of New York. I will be honest, the decision was scary as sh*t but it also was one of the easiest and...