On this journey of being a full-time artist, I’ve been lucky to have amazing conversations with many people (artists, curators and others). While the creative practice is important so is the business side of being an artist.

The business steps, I have taken so far are:

• Created a new website using Square Space for both my Gallery and Shop.
• Updated my class descriptions for Q4 2023 and 2024. I am taking bookings, please let me know your interest.
• On Instagram, I have seen a dramatic decrease in engagement, as such I have also started a monthly newsletter. If you are interested in supporting me and getting monthly updates for classes or exhibitions, or interested in purchasing new work you can subscribe to my newsletter in my gallery/shop website.

I feel like I am doing well with both increasing followers on social media and getting my work spotlighted in exhibitions. I have work exhibited in various places since July 2023 through July 2024 (except January and February next year). Next step, I hope to convert this wonderful visibility into sales, so that I can afford to pay for a studio next year.

My goal for Q4 is to get a portfolio review and to send it to some galleries. I’ll keep you updated as things progress.