If you get a chance, check out Somerset Studio Gallery summer edition. I'm on page 8; a dream come true! Actually I guess two dreams... My art work graces the pages of this lovely publication and I was asked to write a technique based article! Yes, I had to pinch myself and take deep breaths,when asked. When the mail arrived on Saturday, I saw this issue poking out of the stack, my heart started pounding. I slowly turned the pages and was stunned, there was my name and the art I had submitted, last year. Yes, I did a happy dance and then my husband asked me what was going on. I then showed him the publication. See, I had grabbed the mail and sat alone on the deck to process this moment, before sharing. Thank you to Jennifer Jackson n' staff, that put this publication together. Thank you!!! It was a dream come true; my 10 yr old inner child is still smiling and my soul is still dancing! There is so much inspiration in this issue, I look at the table of contents and can't believe my name is among some of my favorite artists! If you have a dream, don't tuck it away...take a few steps towards it, mail your art in, submit that article, mail in that recipe. It can't happen if you don't try... I wanted to submit art years ago, but talked myself out of it. Jennifer Jackson shares this in her Editor's Letter, "The next time you want to challenge yourself, remember to push yourself out of your comfort zone. You just may be surprised at what you might find."
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Sending big hugs, I'm over the moon for you!
Much Love,
Jenny
xo,
Abby
Elizabeth
Lee
Tossing It Out
It was a great pleasure working with you. I am so glad that we were able to make your dreams come true! Thanks for quoting my editor's letter too. Every time I write one, I never know if they are read. It's good to know they are. Thanks too for stopping by my blog. Hopefully we will get to work together in the future.
All the best,
Jennifer
So so so so exciting!! :)
~Scarlett
I am so happy to have you join in on The Summer of Color too - can't wait to see what you come up with. Now, go put a new picture of SGallery on your sidebar ;) xoxo
Createology-Thank you; it is a surreal moment! I look forward to what you will create next~
L.Diane-Thank you; it is a pinch me moment~
Stephey-I loved your letter to Art; Thank you so much for stopping by and your letter made my day!
http://blog.crescendoh.com/readers_share/2011/05/a-heartfelt-thank-you-by-stephey-baker.html
Kristin-I loved your art in this issue! Congrats to you! Thank you, I did ;D I'm looking forward to it~
Becky-Thank you for stopping by and your kind words! It is a dream like moment! I loved your art in this issue~ Your work speaks to the inner calm of one's soul; really lovely!
Ellie-Thank you so much; I'll let you know how it goes at the cafe ;-D
Heather-Thank you; when you put it like that, I truly feel honored by your words~
We are going to camp and I need to bring a few surprises~ :D
Scarlett-Thank you; I know your lovely art has graced these pages! We have to keep at it~ I find it sometimes a struggle, not to do the art, but find the time. There is always something to pull one's attention away, but we have to do it for ourselves!
Melissa-I love you are happy dancing for me; You are so cute~ Thank you for your kind words!
Donna-Thank you so much~
Jennifer-Thank you, I enjoyed the process! Yes, one dream down; a few more to go!(the cover) I always read the editor's letter; it sets the tone for the issue. I loved your quote and had to share! When we push, we grow! I do hope our paths cross again~ ATB to you!
MPax-Thank you so much; there is so much inspiration in there. Every time I pick it up, I see something else.
Olga-Thank you, yes it is a huge boost, but I still have doubts. It is part of the creative personality I think, the ups n' downs~
Arlee-Thank you! Yes, one more rung on that ladder ;-D
Clarissa-We don't get this issue where I live either. I have to go to Virginia to see a lot of their issues. They have thirty; I'm working on the local bookstore. So far, they have 3; it's a start~ Thank you!
Stephen-Thanks I like that toast! Cheers~
Angela-Thank you; it does feel surreal~
Elizabeth-Thank you for dancing a jig for me! I love it~ You are sweet; I look forward to your words of art~
Shelly-Thank you so much!
Vicki-Thank you; I look forward to your lovely creations~
Abby-Thank you for such kind words! It is poetry to be part of this issue~
Nancy-Thank you; I loved your altered book in this issue. You shared so much inspiration and soul in your pages! Beautiful~
Lisa-Thank you and thanks for sharing about your name. My Mom calls me Lucy; I have a knack for getting myself into unique situations. I love all your nicknames!
Jenny-Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you are happy for me~ You need to submit your work ;D
thingy-Yes, we all need bright shiny moments!
Thank you~
Alex-You are sweet; Thank you so much~ Doubts still are there, but you know it is part of the process. We just have to fight those ninjas when they arrive and keep going! Thanks Captain~
Dezzy-Thank you so much! I love seeing you be the first, the ambassador of goodwill~