Time to make the donuts!!!

I at some point decided I could be super-woman. ha!! Not! Within the first year of opening my studio I also thought it would be a great idea to also co-open a pre-school all while taking care of my 3 kids as a weekday widow. (my husband travels)

WHAT WAS I THINKING!!!

Good Grief.

So have you heard Jack of all trades but master of none...Well that is what I became. I completely lost focus. I wasn't able to completely concentrate on the studio because I also had the preschool. I wasn't able to concentrate enough on the preschool because I had my studio. And my house looked like it could be condemned and those pesky kids of mine. They actually had the nerve to think there should be some kind of dinner served.

I became completely lost and felt like a complete failure.
So I have left the preschool to completely concentrate on working as an art teacher. I am a little scared but this is my love and it's what I need to do. So I have a couple new classes I am working on and I really feel free. I am so lucky. Now lets hope the jobs come my way so I don't h ave to go and work at the food court at the mall

maybe if I could just manage my time better

Today I had a wonderful day teaching the kids. I can admit I was super tired after a 12 hour day but I really wouldn't give it up for anythine. then I get home with the kids and to homework and trying to clean (which sooo often doesn't get done) and I just don't get the inspiration or chance to do much sketching. I get very nostalgic thinking of my trip to Ireland and I really want to do some watercolor cottage paintings and I just wish I could be organized, have great time management and tons of energy.........

Tomorrow's another day

Being a frustrated artist.....

Ugh...... Not sure what to do. I love teaching classes soooooooooo much. That is my bread and butter also, it pays my bills and adds a ton of joy to my life. I guess my frustration is that I really wish I could get it together enough to make some more art for me and I wish I could get some of the art I get a chance to do sold....I know I need to take better pics and make the paintings look like they're in a gallery and I can't get that done. I'm thinking of hanging it up right now and only paint what I can to have extra classes at my studio and don't worry about trying to sell. Is that a cop out, or a sell out? Well time will tell.

Etsian Feature of the Day

Up with the sun....Kids are off to school. I swear after I've gotten them on the bus I feel like I have run a marathon...Now with my vat of tea I'm gearing up for my day. Theres a birthday party tonight at the studio and I better get my act together and get down there and spruce it up.

But not forgetting my feature...

http://www.etsy.com/shop/danglingjewelry

I am so in love with this necklace. Absolutely beautiful and great prices in her shop. check it out.

Etsian Feature of the Day

Again Here I am...Just sent the kids to bed. I've checked my emails and now is usually when in an ideal world I would have my sketchbook out and be full of new ideas..weeellllll, Not so much. I don't think I am far behind the kids.

But..... I didn't forget my feature of the day. I really love this pic. I hope she sells lots of them.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/useyoureyes

Etsian Feature of the Day

Well my eyes are bloodshot. This has been the craziest running around day. it just isn't going to end. Sooooooo before I fall asleep sitting up I want to give you my etsian of the day. I love all of the new halloween items

http://www.etsy.com/shop/rrizzart

Etsian Feature of the Day

Well I took the weekend off. Had a wonderful time. Went to the Irish Festival and then a night out with friends.

Anyway, Here is my etsian of the day.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetAnneVintage

do you remember these dishes? When I was little of course I thought nothing of them. But now as an adult they give me such great memories!