business – Fire Oak Studio

Just a Brief on What’s New

I have been fairly silent on the media front, but that does not mean I have not been busy. Toward the end of last year I did a test run of coloring books. I wanted to see if it was something that might sell. I had a pretty good response, so I am currently workingContinue reading “Just a Brief on What’s New”

Motherhood and the Creative Process

Inspiration strikes. I rush to find paper and pencil. Lines flow from my hands and I am entering the zone. That place where the rest of the world falls away and I focus on the task at hand. Time has no meaning here. Then the baby cries. The sound that no mother can ignore. I rushContinue reading “Motherhood and the Creative Process”

A Good Resource

Just a quick note today. I stumbled across a really good resource for artists aspiring to make a living doing what they love – http://arts-careers.com/success/ If turning art into a career is something you want to do, please check this out. Cheers!

Plans and Ruminations

I’ve been wanting to make a serious go at switching careers and making art a full time gig for several years. I have consulted books, blogs, tweets, and podcasts on how to do it. I’m ready to act now and I am going to write about the process. This will include both my successes andContinue reading “Plans and Ruminations”