My STUDIO IS CURRENTLY CLOSED and TRAVEL TEACHING has been put on hold too.
Covid 19 has changed so much of what is possible, practical or sensible for me to do during this pandemic.
Going by Government guidance and my own feelings within my medical situation, I am basically shielding with sensible leeway!
Grab a Coffee, sit and read, enjoy and comment too?
What have I been doing since March?
To start I went into a painting frenzy, plotting and planning new projects to tempt current Intermediate students.
No 1 A Ros Stallcup Beach Scene
No 2 Button Coasters (Sandra Malone design)
No 3 Sheep Shepherd - my take on a Ronnie Bringle design
No 4 Lucy & Ethel - a Deb Mishima design
A mixed bag of projects and was tempted to try more from my ENORMOUS wish to paint list!
So what stopped me?
Basically two reasons:
- I prefer my Intermediate students to have more of their own choice in what they would like to try and 4 new projects would keep them busy, whilst I planned what their ideas are, either another artists work or a new design to work through.
- And it hit home that this COVID Malarkey is not a quick flash in the pan job!! It will most probably hang around for a few years? Especially as we open up to wider based travel limits.
I will most probably get back to that enormous wish to paint list, it will no doubt get bigger.
It is too tempting seeing all the delightful new designs that are continuously coming off designers painting tables.
The digital world has made life so much easier for painters and teachers to buy an E-Pkt, download, print it and paint it.
I have done a bit of filming, Susan requested an Iris for her sisters birthday, took a while to decide which technique to use. Plumped for "Petit Lac" (Little Lake) Nearest description is most probably a cross over between Water Colour and Stained Glass.
Can not take credit for this one.
Artist Unknown.
My last video for my YouTube Channel was several years ago!
I did enjoy the filming then and now.
Is it an option for my current situation.
Not sharing my knowledge is a tad strange, feeling rudderless at times!
My editing skills are extremely rusty, took time to do and send out to everyone.
Two brave students sent me their creations, am so proud of them both, not just for trying, but mainly for their finished work WOW. Thank you Susan & Jane x
So what are my plans for the Future?
In my usual contemplations I have done nothing! Waiting for inspirations...........
My present thoughts are Private FaceBook Groups, each dedicated to a level of techniques for anyone, which will move through into my Courses.
Membership has to be researched so am still planning.
Zoom and videos are coming up to the top of the pile of thoughts.
A business course with Outset Cornwall has opened doors into what is possible, learnt so much regarding social media, digital marketing and so much more........
.....but do I want to up my game into a fully fledged business or carry on as a Hobby Based Business.
My State Pension is now looming within 2 years.
I've decided I still want to share my knowledge but I still want to have fun doing it!
Have my cake and eat it too!!
So - It is Hobby Business, just the way it is, BUT the current situation will not change for me. I don't feel comfortable enough to open the studio. Online I will go.
Next step?
Watch this space the thoughts are chasing each other in ever increasing circles.
Look for the next post.
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