tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838632489934306281.post5503468747180453814..comments2023-05-22T08:11:03.846-05:00Comments on Deborah Paris: Pretty Is as Pretty DoesDeborah Parishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242296435365350267noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838632489934306281.post-73429228028198100622009-01-04T18:25:00.000-06:002009-01-04T18:25:00.000-06:00Hi Jan. Learning to say "no" is an art in itself! ...Hi Jan. Learning to say "no" is an art in itself! Thanks for visiting and Happy New Year to you too!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Celeste and Happy New Year right back!Deborah Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242296435365350267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838632489934306281.post-57494372568389143112009-01-03T00:55:00.000-06:002009-01-03T00:55:00.000-06:00beautiful painting..happy new year!beautiful painting..happy new year!Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838632489934306281.post-53679360603090440032009-01-01T12:57:00.000-06:002009-01-01T12:57:00.000-06:00Really enjoyed this post and the link to the R&...Really enjoyed this post and the link to the R&D post. I think we are very much on the same page when it comes to being very selective about where we focus our efforts, a realization that I came to his year, learning to say "no thanks" to shows and "opportunities"is sometimes the most productive thing of all, and the need to spend time in as you say R&D. At first it seems like a luxury but soon you realize it's a necessity. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year!Jan Blencowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12436446226095902175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838632489934306281.post-40352090296295746752009-01-01T08:47:00.000-06:002009-01-01T08:47:00.000-06:00Hi Cooper- I'd be happy to share- just send me an ...Hi Cooper- I'd be happy to share- just send me an email and we can set up a time to talk.<BR/>Happy New Year to you and your family!Deborah Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242296435365350267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838632489934306281.post-42458431912947468782009-01-01T08:04:00.000-06:002009-01-01T08:04:00.000-06:00Deborah, I'd love to chat with you about your work...Deborah, I'd love to chat with you about your workshop experience. I'm hoping it's part of my 2009 plan. <BR/>All the best to you in the New Year!<BR/>CooperCooper Dragonettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09076675344475030237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838632489934306281.post-32152675557117533612008-12-31T13:43:00.000-06:002008-12-31T13:43:00.000-06:00Happy New Year Maggie!Thank you Nkolika for your w...Happy New Year Maggie!<BR/><BR/>Thank you Nkolika for your words of encouragement on this post and others- wishing you all the best in 2009!<BR/>Hi Judy -it does seem we are on a bit of a merry go round doesn't it- the one thing that stays the same- the work has to be good!<BR/><BR/>Hi Adam- I agree- some efforts need a bit of time to take root.<BR/><BR/>Hi Tina. This is the first time in many years I have been "horseless" so I am riding on memories as it were. Happy New Year!Deborah Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242296435365350267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838632489934306281.post-61067337713116776652008-12-31T09:26:00.000-06:002008-12-31T09:26:00.000-06:00Beautiful painting, Deborah. For lack of time to ...Beautiful painting, Deborah. For lack of time to address the second part of your post, may I just address the first? I envy your life with your horses! I use to dream of being able to saddle a horse at any given moment, and ride through a forest.TSL https://www.blogger.com/profile/07497254205408895928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838632489934306281.post-25730903784148366362008-12-31T08:04:00.000-06:002008-12-31T08:04:00.000-06:00Enjoy being 'time-rich' in your 'time-...Enjoy being 'time-rich' in your 'time-out'.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you've done a lot of foundation work! And are now planning 2009 calendar (me too).<BR/>A little thought: in my experience, local audiences don't always buy first time but frequently return & buy a few years later. Hence the importance of keeping a profile & a following in your local patch, even if the returns aren't always immediate.<BR/><BR/>Wishing you a happy, healthy & creative 2009 ... with lots of time to paint & 'r&d' as you say. <BR/><BR/><BR/>BTW, do you know Thich Nat Hanh? He writes of the importance of mindfulness & of awareness of the present momment.Adam Copehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00597553517593344369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838632489934306281.post-741815217749102472008-12-31T06:48:00.000-06:002008-12-31T06:48:00.000-06:00I was trained up with the resume-building mindset ...I was trained up with the resume-building mindset also. We had two choices, a gallery or art fairs. To get into great galleries you had to have a long list of shows and awards and name dropping and art fairs were for novice and crafters. And we were told we need an artist agent to manage our business.<BR/>Now we have websites, and virtual galleries, and art marketing gurus.<BR/>And like you, I ask myself the question "What do I Want?" from this and "Is It Worth My Time"Judy Wilder Daltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422530953657086784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838632489934306281.post-4410965842811522672008-12-31T06:25:00.000-06:002008-12-31T06:25:00.000-06:00Your post is quite interesting and thought provoki...Your post is quite interesting and thought provoking. As an artist trying to find a footing in the art world is like finding a needle in the hay sack. It takes a strength of character to be able to say "no" to certain opportunities and "yes" to others.<BR/><BR/>Nevertheless, your discipline and hardwork definitely paid off in terms of the boost in sales and recognition. I firmly believe that if you believe 2009 would be just the same..........then it would and may turn out much better.<BR/><BR/>Wishing you all the very best and God's favour in the New year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2838632489934306281.post-7186723312744329112008-12-31T03:14:00.000-06:002008-12-31T03:14:00.000-06:00Great advice for all of us. Happy New Year to you,...Great advice for all of us. <BR/>Happy New Year to you, DeborahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com