

Using Disappointment to Fuel Creativity
I certainly did my best to prepare for Open Studios. I created a beautiful series of paintings in a range of sizes/prices. I produced a few of my images as cards. I was ready to sell gift certificates and take commissions. I had gotten the word out and done my social media posts. So when all I sold were 6 greeting cards, it is hard not to feel a certain degree of disappointment. Mind you, I ALMOST got a commission. If it hadn't been for the logistics of dealing with folks jus