on living here
living in CT is kinda been sucky the last couple of years, lol. first we get hurricane'd, then we get hurricane'd again, we get snowed out of halloween 2 times in a row, then some little kids get shot, and then we get so much snow the freaking national guard has to dig us out. ridiculous. not surprised two of my friends just up and moved to california.
it has altered my perception of emergency situations, though. it used to be that thing my paranoid mom did and we all rolled our eyes and were like, jeez mom, stop overreacting. like, that shit would never happen to us, c'mon. but even though i'm not exactly preparing for the zombie apocalypse, i think i'm going to start stocking up bit by bit on necessary equipment. good flashlights, first aid kit, extra cat food & litter, extra people food that lasts for a while. alternatives for items that would normally be considered disposable, and buying the reuseable used one instead. (Though I don't know what we'd use if we ever ran out of toilet paper. I'd say leaves but where ya gonna get leaves under 3 feet of snow in winter?)
anyway, i dont know if it's because i've been trapped in the house for more than usual but i've definitely been more productive lately, and it feels good. not just doing art in general, but actually finishing things, and listing them online. i've been getting more sales which makes me want to be more active on etsy which makes me get more sales so it's a positive feedback loop. i've found doing 8x10 paintings and prints under 11x14 in size is a good way of painting traditionally, while still being able to affordably send the items through the mail without weird packaging or excessive costs. here's hoping things keep on a roll... that someday i'll be able to charge enough for each painting, and get them in good galleries, and sell enough prints online to support myself financially and not have to work a 9-5 office job (!)
it has altered my perception of emergency situations, though. it used to be that thing my paranoid mom did and we all rolled our eyes and were like, jeez mom, stop overreacting. like, that shit would never happen to us, c'mon. but even though i'm not exactly preparing for the zombie apocalypse, i think i'm going to start stocking up bit by bit on necessary equipment. good flashlights, first aid kit, extra cat food & litter, extra people food that lasts for a while. alternatives for items that would normally be considered disposable, and buying the reuseable used one instead. (Though I don't know what we'd use if we ever ran out of toilet paper. I'd say leaves but where ya gonna get leaves under 3 feet of snow in winter?)
anyway, i dont know if it's because i've been trapped in the house for more than usual but i've definitely been more productive lately, and it feels good. not just doing art in general, but actually finishing things, and listing them online. i've been getting more sales which makes me want to be more active on etsy which makes me get more sales so it's a positive feedback loop. i've found doing 8x10 paintings and prints under 11x14 in size is a good way of painting traditionally, while still being able to affordably send the items through the mail without weird packaging or excessive costs. here's hoping things keep on a roll... that someday i'll be able to charge enough for each painting, and get them in good galleries, and sell enough prints online to support myself financially and not have to work a 9-5 office job (!)