Twix Mini, © Paula Pertile
Well, you wake up Monday morning, and you just never know.
First, the good news. I'm extremely pleased and honored to learn my Twix Mini colored pencil piece has been juried into the upcoming CPSA 18th International Exhibition. The level of talent in these shows is way off the chart, so to be accepted in is a big deal. My head isn't fitting through the door very well at the moment.
And of course life has a way of evening things out. I had an email from a long-time client telling me his magazine (who I do work for every month) has been sold, and that effective immediately, he and his entire staff are without jobs. And that I should stop work on the current assignment, since he won't be able to pay me for it. Geez. Good thing I had a cold this weekend and spent most of it in bed rather than working, like I'd planned. But seriously, what a blow. My heart goes out to all those people who got up and went to work today, only to learn they're out of a job. I hope they all land on their feet somehow.
Me, I'm planning more in my series of 'floating food' colored pencil pieces; am working on some children's book pieces; and am working on a new book dummy. I also need to work on my website, mailing lists, promo pieces, etc. etc. etc., the never-ending 'to do' list.
Right now I'm going to go pinch myself a few more times and make sure I'm really awake. And then start thinking about getting my Twix piece properly framed and all. And I may gloat a bit more.
Have a lovely week ~
First, the good news. I'm extremely pleased and honored to learn my Twix Mini colored pencil piece has been juried into the upcoming CPSA 18th International Exhibition. The level of talent in these shows is way off the chart, so to be accepted in is a big deal. My head isn't fitting through the door very well at the moment.
And of course life has a way of evening things out. I had an email from a long-time client telling me his magazine (who I do work for every month) has been sold, and that effective immediately, he and his entire staff are without jobs. And that I should stop work on the current assignment, since he won't be able to pay me for it. Geez. Good thing I had a cold this weekend and spent most of it in bed rather than working, like I'd planned. But seriously, what a blow. My heart goes out to all those people who got up and went to work today, only to learn they're out of a job. I hope they all land on their feet somehow.
Me, I'm planning more in my series of 'floating food' colored pencil pieces; am working on some children's book pieces; and am working on a new book dummy. I also need to work on my website, mailing lists, promo pieces, etc. etc. etc., the never-ending 'to do' list.
Right now I'm going to go pinch myself a few more times and make sure I'm really awake. And then start thinking about getting my Twix piece properly framed and all. And I may gloat a bit more.
Have a lovely week ~