On August 1st 2011 I moved into my first Studio at Clevedon Craft centre
I had no furniture just my old craft desk and a few paintings,
I hung them on the walls and hoped people would come and look at them
As time went on I bought new furniture and added to my tiny collection of paintings
I took a few tentative steps into teaching, in the room at the top of the barn. 2 of those first students are still regulars with me now
Someone at the centre left and there was a re-shuffle so I moved into studio 4b... where I still am today
The bare bones were there but a lot of work ahead
In January 2013 the Weston-super-Mare town Mayor officially opened my new studio
And I introduced more regular teaching sessions
I spent sometime earlier this year trying to attract more people through the door
and set aside more space for me to paint
and this is where I am today, a multi million pound business ( if only!) But I doing ok and most of the time still loving it x
Heres to the next 2 years
Janice x
fabulous, I hope you have enjoyed your journey....I have certainly been thrilled to see your success
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Janice and all the best for the future ..... if we are ever down your way we will be sure to check out your studio :-)
ReplyDeleteHazel
Doesn`t seem two years since you were taking that first nervous leap of faith that turned into a giant step forward.
ReplyDeleteWell done and congratulations on your well deserved success.
Linda
What a beautiful space to create your beautiful paintings in! I am so glad that you found the quilt tutorial helpful. I loved how your incorporated the pockets into the quilt!
ReplyDeleteHere's to more inspiration, creativity and much success in your future endeavors!
-The Crafty Camper Girl
What a lovely journey through your last 2 years - here's to the next, it is inspiring to see passion and business flourish like this. Congratulations. Fiona
ReplyDeleteWow well done you! Very inspiring, love your paintings and love to see people follow their dream! Kristin
ReplyDeleteGreat to see how well you have done! Julia
ReplyDeleteYou are an inspiration - fantastic paintings, lovely studio and your passion for art shows in just how far you have come in the last 2 years - well done.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck for the future. Julie