Barbara [Svetlick] Wilson

Blogamatically Challenged

DECEMBER 4th

Time just surely marches on. I have my next book in the editing phase. Since I will be away for the holidays the story will rest before I finish it. We vended at the Rio Grande Art & Craft Festival Show after Thanksgiving. It was a good show, fewer venders than normal and the profit though good wasn't what it was five years ago. I know everyone is searching for places to sell their art but I think physical shows are slowly fading as fewer and fewer people come to the shows which in effect means fewer venders can afford to lose money. The art is always excellent and really stunning so it is sad that they struggle. I did buy a small 5x5 framed print of a Leopard because I always buy something to add to my house. It is a beautiful little piece of art and the artist is very talented.

My next challenge is 2 old cameras. I don't know if I will touch them before the holidays but probably not. My Apple Picking Pickup sold the first hour of the show, the Fresh Chickens sold and the small violin sold so I am free to start new projects.

I went to the Blue Portal today to drop off some glass Christmas ornaments. The Blue Portal is run by a non-profit in Old Towne that stocks arts and crafts from artists over 55 only. All money for an item sold goes directly to the artist. It is in a prime location and it gives older artists a great place to sell and make money. Then I went to the old Catholic church and shopped for members of my family. This year is all handmade and small [since I am flying with only carryon]. Lewis made enough Christmas ornaments that I will share them as well with the family.

Then I stopped at a thrift store and found 6 small frames for 99 cents each. I will draw a Christmas theme for each one and give them instead of Christmas cards. So, this month is wall to wall things I need to do so I will wish everyone a great December however you spend it.

Barb