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Nearly Finished....and I'm Pooped!

2/12/2011

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"Back to life, back to reality..."  Who sings that song?  I forget.  Anyway, it's the anthem of my life: returned from the States and am back in the studio - nothing makes me feel more grounded and present than being in that creative zone.

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Framing continues.  It's turning into quite a project.  Totally worth it, though.  I did a cost analysis and it turns out that I've spend about £25 per frame (not including my time) - which is a total of £125.  Sure beats the quote of £500 to get it done professionally.  And my frames will be nearly as good as professional - no little thanks to my friend, John.  If it weren't for his expertise and willingness to help I don't know if I could have done the project...certainly not so well.  I learned quite a few things, which is great.  I call that on-the-job trainng.

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I've also made some new contacts for supplies and managed to negotiate some pretty good deals.  I tell you, there are certain advantages to buying local.  I don't think I'd have had the same luck if I'd walked into B&Q and asked if they could negotiate on their price.  Maybe in this economic climate it's possible.  But I'm thinking probably not. 

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And I've moved into a new phase: writing a business plan!  Dave has been encouraging me take the plunge and officially set up a business.  I think I could easily stay in the 'sorry I can't see you because my head is stuck in this here sand' realm of life for ages if it weren't for him.  So I've done a bit of research and am fumbling through it all.  There's certainly a lot to do.  Like write a business plan.  Did you know you need one in order to apply for a business banking account?  Me, either!  Turns out you do, at least at Barclay's anyway. 

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Thankfully, framing my artwork for the gallery takes precedence, so I can blissfully work away and worry about the yucky stuff later.  Actually, that's not really true - I have a huge checklist and guide form that sits on my table for me to go through while I eat my meals.  I think my brain might explode!  And with that, I'll wrap up for today.  Quite a boring post, I know.  Sorry.  I really need to do better.  I got caught up on my friend, Romayne's, blog yesterday and she left me feeling so inspired (and so lack-luster!).  She's an incredible writer.  How she's not famous by now I have no idea.  You really should read her stuff - it's great: http://ramblingro.blog.com/2009/10/26/i-am-a-lotus-blossom-no-really-i-am/.

Alright, until next time - see you later!



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    Erin Singleton is an artist currently living in the bucolic seaside town of Marblehead, Mass. She loves to explore her creativity in her studio and in the kitchen.  She also loves to read, watch movies, spend time with friends and enjoy the great outdoors with her husband, Dave, and their daughter, Maisie. 

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