Destination: Creativity -- Winner winner chicken dinner!

Okay, I stole that from Jen Cushman 'cause it's funny and because I hear it all the time on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Onward.

And the winner of the book and mini-album, who commented here and on my Facebook page, is....


Linda, email your mailing address to yolisalisa at gmail dot com by Tuesday, October 18th at 5pm(PST)! If not, the book and mini-album go to my back-up winner.

Thank you, all 40+ of you, for hanging out with me here and on Facebook! Stay tuned for snarky commentary this weekend on Bravo's second season of "Work of Art."
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Top three reasons I'm glad I sent in that juried show application

First off: I won a prize! A goooood one.
I couldn't attend the closing reception of ICON, so when I picked up my artwork last week I didn't know I'd also take home a promise of $100 worth of Golden art supplies!
The gallery owners said they chose me to receive the award to encourage me to continue making art and experimenting. (Just in time. I'm running low on matte gel medium.)
Second: not being disappointed in myself that no one bought the pieces. Yet. They have not sold yet.

Third reason: taking chances. Sometimes I let my inner critic discourage me, before I even get started, from asking directly for something I want. Don't push your luck -- you're not going to get into back-to-back exhibitions. Oh, just put one piece on the application; they'd never take both. Ha. Take that.

What art-related risk are you thinking of taking? Tell me in the comments and I'll cheer you on.
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"Destination" within sight

Courtesy North Light Books
Hoo-boy -- nearly 40 comments just on the Destination: Creativity post! And even more on Facebook -- that's how I know you're interested in my bonus gift! I tried to keep up and comment back, but the tide overwhelmed me. Brilliant!

Remember to check back here on Friday to find out if you've won the book and the mini-album!
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