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Being an artist isn't always about the art materials. Sometimes it is about business classes and finding your focus. It isn't as much fun but it can be work the slog.

Exploring the amount of time someone has to make a career of art. This isn't a new subject but I always enjoy revisiting it.

I'm exploring the ups and downs of grant application and limitations when you receive the award. Is it worth it in the end? It is if you are clear on your focused goals.

The things I have learned vs the things I needed to know. Packing equipment and how to work from such a large vista onto an 8x10 composition.

4th day of painting, pile is smaller and our paintings are getting better!

Plein Air Adventure Day 3, Snow Mountain Ranch experience. Finding a place to paint while pulling my cart of stuff.

Second day of the Plein Air trip. Traveling to a different view

first day at Maryhill Stonehenge

Starting new.

How do you value yourself as an artist? What is your end goal by being one? It doesn't hurt to pad your resume with poster contests but remember, there are others that will follow you and how the organization values you today will effect others tomorrow.