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New Blog born thanks to Art Calendar Mag
DATE: 05/02/2008 16:54:11 / MOOD: happy
I am going absolutely, wonderfully crazy, (in a good way) with all the information and great articles in this months Art Calendar magazine. After reading all there is and then going over the articles again a few more times, I posted my new blog- www.debmagelssen.blogspot.com. I can hardly wait to see what happens and the success I will have with the exposure! Get your blogs going, artists! Deb
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The Burridges!
DATE: 04/28/2008 13:06:33 / MOOD: in love
If you haven't been able to take an Art Marketing course with Bob and Kate Burridge, you are really missing out on some fantastic, informative, HOT Art marketing! I just spent three days painting abstracts in a workshop with Bob, and then two days of marketing following with both Bob, and his wonderful wife, Kate. I thought the abstract workshop was awesome, which it was, but then, after painting up a storm, the weekend concluded with how to MARKET and SELL my art! Check out Bob's website for schedule of his next workshop and/or marketing course and GO TO IT! You will not be disappointed! Here is his website: www.RobertBurridge.com Deb Magelssen
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Back at it!
DATE: 04/15/2008 12:56:58 / MOOD: full of life
First, thank you for those who extended encouragement and love towards me and my family during my mothers passing. She was full of life and wanted everyone to enjoy laughter, love, and family to the fullest. She will be greatly missed. Thanks to all of you!
I am happy to have some paintings posted lately that I have been working on. My acrylics are fun to do, and I am going to expand the mountain theme. I am also working on a "Three Sister's" series and will continue to expand my Contemporay Cross series. Good News!! I am also excited! My painting, "Next ta Nappin" won 2nd place in the Minnesota Watercolor Society Spring Show. It is the 22"x30" watercolor you can see in my gallery or on my website.
Best of all, I get to work along Bob and Kate Burridge soon at a workshop. I can hardly wait to see what will happen during the week with them, and the other great other artists I will be sharing the week with. One of my favorite things to do is to work along other artists, chatting and exchanging ideas and critiques. Inspiring and fun. Love it! Get out and paint! Spring is here!
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My Sweet Mother
DATE: 03/13/2008 08:46:39 / MOOD: happy
My sweet mother went to heaven on March 11th. I was with her when she died and it was so beautiful. I cannot explain or put into words right now how to describe the experience except to say that it was Glorious! Mom had a severe stroke almost 2 years ago and suffered so much. She is now free from all her pain and sorrow. I will be taking some time away for 2-4 weeks to be with family and friends so I will not be checking in as much. I will continue to paint. Thank you for those who know about my situation and for your kind and encouraging words. I have never met you, but I can sense the love in your hearts and your compassion and care. Hugs and love to all of you. &nb sp; me
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"Living the Artist's Life"
DATE: 02/07/2008 09:48:37 / MOOD: happy
I am reading the book, "Living the Artist's Life" by Paul Dorrell, and I found it extremely encouraging. He is currently a successful writer, and gallery owner, but in this book is the heartfelt story of how he got to where he is now. He writes candidly and openly about his journey as an artist and a gallery owner. After having his gallery catch fire, his mounting debt, trying to feed his family, and the multiple, mounting struggles that he endured, I was able to get a glimpse of person who's determination and preserverance lead him in achieving his goals. When the fire destroyed almost the whole gallery, he was so distraught and depressed he didn't think he could go on. At one of the lowest times of his life, his sister phoned him shortly after the tragedy and told him that he had to redirect his negative feelings, and realize that this is just another opportunity to change. So, with some of his sisters advice, he was able to clean up some paintings, sell enough, and purchase another gallery space in a different part of town. He did not give up, eventhough he still had unsurmountable problems and challenges. I found his writing to be very personal and intimate-like he was writing a letter to the reader-and that made this book even more pleasing. I was impressed in his ability to not give up and the amount of work he did to accomplish his dream. I would definitely recommend it. It is inspiring, informative and very hopeful. Deb
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Dreams
DATE: 12/07/2007 21:09:18 / MOOD: other
Any thoughts on taking your dreams and implementing them into a painting? What have you done? How does it make you feel?
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