alchemystones in #hive-148441 • 2 months agoArt and Creativity Journal: Beating the Rain to the Beach!With my wife being out of town for a few days to attend to some business related to a retreat she's doing with a girlfriend of hers, I thought I would get a jump start on finding…alchemystones in #hive-148441 • 2 months agoArt and Creativity Journal: Beachtripping and LinktreeThis week, I have been doing my best to "stay active" on the creative path, although it feels a bit like I am living in Limbo Land. Limbo Land being that place of waiting…alchemystones in #hive-148441 • 3 months agoArt and Creativity Journal: Patience Rewarded?I've decided to change the "format" of this blog to reflect what it actually is: My Art and Creativity Journal. The days of "pretending" that it is purely a…alchemystones in #hive-148441 • 3 months agoArt and Creativity: Life in LimbolandMeanwhile, the Amazon Handmade saga continues! Just for grins, I've decided to post periodic updates on this experience, just to have a record of "how it went." ![AS19-220a.JPG](alchemystones in #hive-148441 • 3 months agoCreative Inspiration: Working and Focusing During Times of UncertaintyAs I have aged, I have become increasingly aware that I just don't do well with certain kinds of uncertainty. At the moment, the uncertainty thatalchemystones in #hive-148441 • 7 months agoArt & Creativity: Overcoming Self-Promotion ReticenceFollowing up on yesterday's thoughts about marketing Alchemy Stones online, today I've spent some time updating several pages on my website. I have to aalchemystones in #hive-148441 • 7 months agoRevisiting the "Online Sales" DilemmaThis morning, I spent some time on a conference call with somebody who is allegedly very skilled at marketing art, specifically for online sales.alchemystones in #hive-148441 • 9 months agoThe 100-Day Project, Day 40 - Easter Weekend With Lots to Do!And so, made it today 40 of the 100th day project. Also made it to Easter weekend so happy Easter everyone! *A very large and intricate stone from 20alchemystones in #hive-148441 • 9 months agoThe 100-Day Project, Day 21 — Quieter House, More Time for Creative Work!Day 21 of the 100-Day Project has arrived, and it's a windy, cold and rainy one... perfect for being inside in the "art corner" and getting something creative done. ![AS19-033b.JPG](alchemystones in #hive-148441 • 10 months agoThe 100-day Project, Day 13 — Sunstone and the "Meanings" of DesignsLucky 13! In this case, it means day 13 of the 100-Day Project, and I continue to plug forward. I had no particular plan today, and since it was Sunday — a day on which I am…alchemystones in #hive-148441 • 10 months agoThe 100 Day Project, Day 10 — Finishing the Largest Project in Six Months!And so, we have reached Day 10 of the 100-day Project... 1/10th of the challenge done! *A very large stone I finished painting today. This one has wealchemystones in #hive-148441 • 10 months agoThe 100 Day Project, Day 6 — Winter Storm and Power Outage!We have arrived at Day 6 of the 100-day project, and this time forward motion has been interrupted by one of our stormy winter days. Alas, we live in a location where wind of…alchemystones in #hive-148441 • 10 months agoThe 100 Day Project — Defining What I am REALLY Hoping to Accomplish Here...Well, it seems that I have "fallen over the edge" and am going to attempt #the100dayproject. So far, I know I have at least one co-conspirator in @gillianpearce…alchemystones in #hive-148441 • 11 months agoEnjoying the "Natural" Parts of the Creative Process Although I have often pointed out that painting intricate mandalas on stones is my daily meditation and an important part of my own mental health balancing program, I must…alchemystones in #hive-148441 • 11 months agoArt and Creativity: Sometimes Custom Orders Can Be Truly Amazing!Most of the time, I am not particularly fond of dealing with "custom orders" because they typically result in somebody wanting to know whether I can "paint a portrait of a…alchemystones in #hive-148441 • last yearArt and Creativity: When Something is not Working, Change it!It is the last day of 2023, and I am experiencing this day as a sort of "final respite" before striking out in a new direction. I have long held thatalchemystones in #hive-148441 • last yearIt's Holiday Showtime Again, Volume Two!Today was set-up day for our second Holiday show of this year's season! The Alchemy Stones vendor table at the end of set-up today This time arounalchemystones in #hive-148441 • last yearIt's Go Time! Setting Up and Day One at the Show!Coming to you in real time from the historic Port Gamble Theater in Port Gamble, Washington! Going to attempt a "live" update, as time permits... and apologies in advance…alchemystones in #hive-148441 • last yearArt and Creativity: Adding a Category for "Art Supplies"I'm always trying to figure out what to do next; perhaps it's my background in commercial art sales that percolate to the surface. Feeling a bit dalchemystones in #hive-148441 • 2 years agoArt and Creativity: Short-Lived Enthusiasm!Well, that was a pretty short lived experience of anticipation! After thinking it over, we have somewhat reluctantly decided to take a pass on the arts and crafts show we were…
