tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49240975129664712712024-02-18T19:03:24.119-08:00perfectlygoodeDebbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-78797331439116464002012-06-20T12:31:00.000-07:002012-06-20T12:31:30.654-07:00ChangeChange....it comes to all of us sooner or later. I know, I know....change can be a big ole pain! Sometimes though change is needed to make something better or easier or just more fun. I hope you will agree that is the case here. I'm changing my blog. I'm moving on to the Wordpress platform and I'm hoping you will come and see all the new and exciting things I will be offering. So, please...take a chance and click on the link below....<br />
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<br />Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-26891999283498423702012-05-07T09:32:00.000-07:002012-05-07T09:32:46.304-07:00New ProjectsHey y'all, I finally had some time to work on a few projects. The first is a completed painting of an Indigo Bunting. Such a beautiful bird, rich in color. I'm playing with a new surface, this is painted on 160lb hot press watercolor paper. I do like the smooth surface, but I think I'm going to try a heavier weight next time around. I'm using DecoArt Traditions Acrylic as my medium. I also sealed this painting with Satin varnish. I felt the watercolor paper was "dulling" my colors a bit and the varnish brings them back to life!<br />
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Here is a work in progress of a cute little chipmunk. He played peak-a-boo with me for about 15 minutes in and out of a freshly fallen tree. I'm finding the textures of the tree great fun to paint and experiment with.......</div>
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Same surface and medium. Probably will not be able to get back to this til we land in Indiana. Right now we are moving every couple of days so there is just no time to paint.</div>Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-47533605712334287912012-04-24T06:50:00.000-07:002012-04-24T06:50:26.736-07:00Custer State ParkOh give me a home........where the Buffalo roam........<br />
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My darling husband and I took a drive through Custer State Park here in South Dakota. I was hoping to see some wildlife and boy, oh boy did I ever.......<br />
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Buffalo, beautiful buffalo!</div>
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This little guy was still a wee bit on the wobbly side!</div>
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Isn't that beard awesome....whata face!</div>
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It was just a spectacular day and now I have this overwhelming urge to paint a buffalo! LOL!</div>Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-86170231059667535582012-04-23T06:49:00.000-07:002012-04-23T06:49:04.959-07:00One of My HeroesJane Goodall is one of my heroes. Not only because of what she has done for the Chimpanzees, but also her dedication and determination to the cause. She is truly an amazing and inspiring woman. I have been enjoying the many interviews she has given promoting the new Disney documentary, <a href="http://www.peoplepets.com/people/pets/article/0,,20588931,00.html" target="_blank">Chimpanzee</a>. It is all about a little baby Chimpanzee who lost it's mother. I have not seen the movie yet, but the previews look fabulous.<br />
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I have been to many zoos and always enjoy seeing the Chimps. I can only image what it must be like living among them in the wild. What strength and courage it must have taken! So thank-you Jane Goodall....thank you for reaching out, for shouting from the roof tops, for making us STOP and LISTEN and LEARN. All God's creatures are such precious gifts, they need our love, our compassion, and above all our respect. <br />
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Here is a few photos I captured of a little baby chimpanzee.....<br />
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Here is the latest on my Seagull painting.....<br />
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I'm pretty happy so far! My palette consist of White, Black, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Medium Grey, Raw Sienna, Hansa Yellow Medium, Glazing Medium. These are all DecoArt Traditions acrylics. I'm working on an 11x14 gessoboard. Yes, I did start out on illustration board and absolutely hated it. Nothing really wrong with it....it just behaves so differently from the gessoboard. It really drinks in the paint...which translates to less working time...which translates into way to much frustration..for me anyway! Questions and comments are always welcome here!<br />
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The colors are a little off in this photo...I'll try a different light source next time. I have established a pretty good base for the background, but now I'm working on the two gulls. Laying down the first washes and slowing building the layers. I'll go into more detail on the palette and brushes next time.<br />
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<br />Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-7347073930369539232012-02-23T04:11:00.000-08:002012-02-23T04:11:45.374-08:00Seagull ProjectI have a new painting on my easel. The seagulls are everywhere...these two I photographed on Tybee Island in GA last November. I love all the cool blue tones against the white of the birds and the sparkle of the reflections....<br />
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Here is my sketch....<br />
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I always do my sketch on tracing paper. The first reason being it is easier to erase then when drawn directly on the painting surface. The second reason...I can lay this over my painting as it progresses and make sure things have not gotten out of proportion. For example, it is very easy to change the curve of the neck or the size of the beak without realizing it. Many times something may not "look right" but I can't put my finger on it until I overlay my original sketch...then its "oops, there it is"! I'm going to be trying out a new painting surface with this piece. I normally use gesso board, but I have decided to give illustration board ago. I like that I can cut the illustration board easily to any size and it will be much easier to store and ship completed paintings. I have never painted on illustration board so this will be a learning experience....one I am happy to share with all of you out there in blogland.....Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-48407135863863621482012-02-17T05:01:00.000-08:002012-02-17T05:01:29.624-08:00Love of Art Blog HopYou probably noticed the blog hop button on my side bar.....I have never joined a "blog hop" before, but somehow this one touched my heart.<br />
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Freedom to fly to soar....</div>
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"To capture for one brief moment in time.....a moment of Beauty"</div>
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<br />Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-49391701516570540312012-02-13T09:59:00.000-08:002012-02-13T09:59:44.358-08:00Flamingo Fini!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is the final painting....I'm pretty satisfied with myself on this one. I'll be posting it for sale in the near future on my website. Trying now to get a good print...now that is a whole n'other subject of frustration! I have an Epson photo 1400 and I'm printing on Epson paper (photo luster). The two that I have tried have come out rather dark...so I'm tweaking in photoshop elements to try and get the print as close to the original as I can. Anyone got any tips on that I'm ALL EARS. I always feel like I'm wasting ink and paper....cause it takes 4 or 5 prints to finally get it right! <br /><br />Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-28766293823062064252012-02-07T04:20:00.000-08:002012-02-07T04:20:02.280-08:00Flamingo Part 3A little about materials. I love my acrylics and right now I'm using Decoart's Traditions. My palette consist of White, Black, Burnt Umber, Ultra Blue, Cream, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, and Grey. My painting surface is an 8 inch x 8 inch Gesso board with a 3/4 inch cradle. I'm very detailed with my paintings and I have found Gesso board's smooth surface makes achieving that detail so much easier. I do plan to try some illustration board at some point and also planning on experimenting with some Golden Acrylics. I know that is what a lot of Acrylic artist use because they are pigment rich. I'm pretty happy with Decoart, but always room for improvement!<br />
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I know....doesn't seem like much progress for a days work......<br />
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I'm still building up the values on the beak with washes. I build them up slowly...each layer a little darker or lighter....til I get the richness I'm looking for. On the head, I have started to lay in the individual feathers. Many times I will use white or cream to put in the texture then I go back and wash over the hairs with the different values. I repeat that process as needed. <br />
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Again...each individual feather is painted...lay down the values, then add texture, repeat as necessary. It is a long process, but I do so love the results when it all comes together. I usually have music playing as I work and my hubby always knows when things are going well with a painting......cause I dance....not unusual for him to see me twirling and singing around the living room. I just have to let all that JOY out!</div>
<br />Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-41987496346750924702012-02-04T17:51:00.000-08:002012-02-04T17:51:50.871-08:00Flamingo Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here we are....I'm building the basic textures and slowly building up lights and darks. This is all done with washes of color. My palette is burnt umber, white, cream, grey, ultra blue, and burnt sienna. As I lay in the washes I'm careful to keep my brush strokes in the direction of the feathers.<br />
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A closer look at the feathers and neck/head area below. Again...I'm just trying to establish the basic shapes of the feathers and beginning to build layers of color</div>
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I do use a matte medium (mixed with 50% water) in between the layers of washes. It preserves the work completed and aids in adding depth to the painting. </div>Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-70214215606461822702012-01-31T09:07:00.000-08:002012-01-31T09:07:34.858-08:00Flamingo painting....background workMade it back to my easel....and I have been working on creating the background for my little flamingo painting. I do like to at least get a solid background foundation before I start on the focal point. In this particular painting, I am trying my hand at a little abstraction and I may eventually add a little mix media....will shall see.....<br />
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I started by transferring the outline of my drawing....I like knowing exactly where my focal point is when I'm working. I also prefer to start work on a white surface. Here I have laid in the first washes of color using Burnt Umber and Ultramarine Blue. Loose strokes and then a bit of saran wrap, crinkled and applied to the surface.....<br />
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The saran wrap lifts the wet paint from the surface....leaving those nice little pockets of texture and sparkle behind.<br />
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Here I have added another wash...same colors...and a little more saran wrap texture.<br />
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Several more layers of washes and then I applied some clear glaze to protect the layers done. Next I played with some drips and runs of white and even threw in some speckles. I'm happy at this point. Next I'll start work on the flamingo.....<br />
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I'm just loving this painting so far....I'm working on an 8x8 gessoboard with a 3/4 inch cradle. Any questions or comments are welcome!<br />
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<br />Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-69671709391135225752012-01-27T09:16:00.000-08:002012-01-27T09:16:14.291-08:00To Dream....to lift my wings and fly...I took a walk yesterday and found another beautiful pink bird. I was trying my best to be unobtrusive, but get as close as he/she would allow with my camera.<br />
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I love this shot.....the contrast of the mossy green water with the pink of the bird. This Roseate Spoonbill is quietly going about its day and then suddenly, without warning.....<br />
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So...what has this to do with dreaming.....<br />
I'm taking this class, doing a lot of soul searching and dreaming. I have been quietly thinking, wondering, exploring. Digging deep.....listening to my heart's whispers...and then suddenly, without warning....<br />
I....me....myself...am spreading my wings and taking flight<br />
soaring high..where will I land....I don't know...yet<br />
right now I'm just enjoying the freedom...to be who I was meant to be.....Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-12546089406665141362012-01-24T07:44:00.000-08:002012-01-24T07:45:12.891-08:00Beauty, Grace, EleganceI have always loved flamingos.....not just for their color. Their long graceful necks....the soft, cotton candy look of their feathers. Even the curve of their beak. <br />
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Here is the sketch of a young flamingo.....he or she will soon be on my easel.<br />
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Most of us know that flamingos aren't naturally pink in color, that comes from the food they eat. But did you know that doesn't start to happen until a flamingo is between one and three years of age.Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-8059118728076347732012-01-19T04:38:00.000-08:002012-01-19T04:38:30.109-08:00Passion meets passion“making a difference” I think that pretty much sums it all up for me. I want to make a difference in an animal’s life. Helping that animal find a forever home or making a donation that allows an animal to continue to be cared for…It fulfills me, brings me great joy! So I’m passionate about animals and I’m passionate about painting…it only makes since to bring the two together and let one fuel the other. I found a quote today that I”m going to keep close to my heart and soul….”let the beauty of what you love be what you do” (Rumi)<br />
<br />Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-7086116653586184512012-01-17T04:44:00.000-08:002012-01-17T04:44:24.400-08:00The WHYI'm on a journey of self discovery....taking a hard look at Who I am and What and Why I do what I do. It is day 2 of the class taught by Kelly Rae Roberts and Beth Nicholis, <a href="http://hellosoulhellobusiness.com/" target="_blank">"Hello Soul, Hello Business"</a>. The question....what I'm trying to define for myself and my business is, "Why?" Simply put....I love to paint. I'm completely and utterly in love with what happens at the end of my paint brush. The color, the texture, the movement.....all pouring out.....a beautiful, precious gift. But, Why do I have this gift? What can I do with it?<br />
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<i>“To find your mission in life is to discover the intersection between your heart’s deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger.”</i> -Frederick Buechner<br />
<br />How true is that! My heart's deep gladness....painting and a love of animals. The world.....has many deep hungers. But one in particular stands out to me....the animals.<br />
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<i>"What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, men would die from a great loneliness of spirit. for whatever happens to the beasts, soon happens to man. All things are connected."</i> Chief Seattle<br />
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All things are connected....and I do believe we are each put on this earth for a purpose. We are each given a "gift" to nurture, to explore, and to share. My gift and my Why must work together......<br />
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<i>"It is my most sincere wish that through my paintings you can see what I see....the beauty, grace, and intelligence all animals possess. Every animal is unique and special and I try to honor that through my paintings. We must learn to respect the animals of this earth and protect and treasure them."</i> Debbie Goode<br />
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I think I had forgotten that for a time.....I became so wrapped up in the "business of Art" that my passion, my joy, my mission....was lost to me. There is more....so much more...and I think I'm teetering on the brink of something truly amazing!Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-68336754058825050772012-01-11T07:08:00.000-08:002012-01-11T07:08:52.352-08:00Self Discovery and Creative Bliss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"To be an artist it is not necessary to make a living from our creations. Nor is it necessary to have work hanging in fine museums or the praise of critics....To be an artist it is necessary to live with our eyes wide open, to breathe in the colors of mountain and sky, to know the sound of leaves rustling, the smell of snow, the texture of bark....To be an artist is to notice every beautiful and tragic thing, to cry freely, to collect experience and shape it into forms that others can share" Jan Phillips<br />
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I found this quote in a new book I'm reading and loving....<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600597165/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0810992418&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=04KC0A7BYCX9VW15ZPEN" target="_blank">"The Creative Photographer"</a> by Catherine Anderson. It is truly life changing and I intend to embrace it with all my being. I'm giving myself permission to explore, to taste, to experience, to listen....eyes wide open....<br />
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I have a project brewing in my head.....it is still developing, still unfolding....but definitely on it's way....<br />
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This photo I took at the Tampa Zoo is my inspiration......<br /><br /></div>
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Another first for me in this New Year, I sent out my first newsletter! I plan on sending out my newsletter 4 times a year. If you are interesting in joining my mailing list you can access it <a href="http://www.debbiegoode.com/signup.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I think I'm off to a pretty good start and I plan on starting a new painting very soon.....flamingos!Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-20468018450048495742012-01-06T05:16:00.000-08:002012-01-06T05:16:48.842-08:00Explore, Dream, Discover<div style="text-align: center;">
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you
didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail
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There it is....a journal by the lovely Kelly Rae.</div>
I will soon be taking a class called <a href="http://hellosoulhellobusiness.com/the-soul-sessions/" target="_blank">Hello Soul, Hello Business</a>. This New Year is about change for me....a new direction....a new sense of self. My life is good...I'm happy and yet I just can't seem to find my Artistic path. That has left my spirit, my soul somewhat unsettled and restless. I have tried many paths, some more successful than others, but all have let me wanting more....needing more. "Hello Soul, Hello Business" came into my life at a most opportune moment.....I don't believe in coincidences....everything in my being said "Just Do It" and this time I listened! The class begins on Jan 16th and I will be sharing my adventures here with you. I hope you will follow along adding your comments and impressions to mine...."Let the Journey Begin"....Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-51645249036091896302011-11-22T04:25:00.000-08:002011-11-22T04:25:37.447-08:00Rolling down the Road....We have been traveling as you know. It has been so challenging trying to keep up with two blogs and I'm afraid I have neglected this one. Most of my time these days has been on my <a href="http://www.dgoode.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Travel Blog</a>. If you have the time, you may want to check it out. I got some great photos in the last couple of post. Here is a sneak peek.....<br />
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We are currently in Brunswick GA and will be spending Thanksgiving on St Simon Island with family. I hope you all have wonderful times ahead and that the upcoming Holiday Season is filled with much joy and many blessings.......Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-3186520742643692011-10-28T05:33:00.000-07:002011-10-28T05:33:09.466-07:00Alone time...." The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before."<br />
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Now isn't that the truth! I have followed the crowd and I have walked alone...both have there place in my life. Those times that I walk alone; however, are rich will self discovery and new experiences. I find that I am so much more focused and open to new ideas. I seem to see the world as though seeing it for the first time. Maybe it is because I am not truly alone....God is there beside me. My spiritual rock....it is at those times I'm able to hear him best....whispering in my ear....showing me his world through his eyes in all its beauty. Whispering to me, guiding me down my creative path. It is amazing what you hear.....if you are quiet, open your heart and your eyes, and just listen......Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4924097512966471271.post-77281298367580766122011-10-24T04:36:00.000-07:002011-10-24T04:36:09.624-07:00Hello Soul....Hello BusinessI'm taking an online class....something I have only done once before. I'm a follower of <a href="http://kellyraeroberts.blogspot.com/">Kelly Rae Roberts Blog</a>. If you don't know anything of her, I encourage you to check her out. She is a great source of inspiration to me. She and <a href="http://dowhatyouloveforlife.com/">Beth Nicholls</a> are giving an online course called "<a href="http://kellyraeroberts.com/hello-soul-hello-business">Hello Soul, Hello Business</a>". It is about a new way to do business. I love being an Artist, but I hate the business end of it. Maybe because I feel I waste so much time trying to figure out how to "sell" how to "market" with no to little results. Feeling like I'm just spinning my wheels, most of the time. I'm hoping to find a new sense of direction a new way of thinking and doing business from this course. I need to be able to combine my passion for painting with a passion for business. I also want to expand my art beyond canvas. What do I mean by that..... I love to sew....I love jewelery...I love photography....I love writing and teaching. I would like to incorporate these "loves" into one fabulously successful business. I'm not ashamed to say...."I want it all"! I need to connect with other folks who feel the same way....and connect with folks who can show me a path and light a fire within me. A fire burning so brightly that it lights my way, my path....to "fearlessly be myself"!Debbie Goodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358767731439958975noreply@blogger.com0