Thursday, August 1, 2013

2 Years on - my journey so far

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




8 comments:

  1. fabulous, I hope you have enjoyed your journey....I have certainly been thrilled to see your success

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  2. Thanks 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 :-)

    Hazel

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  3. Doesn`t seem two years since you were taking that first nervous leap of faith that turned into a giant step forward.
    Well done and congratulations on your well deserved success.
    Linda

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  4. 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!
    Here's to more inspiration, creativity and much success in your future endeavors!
    -The Crafty Camper Girl

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  5. 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

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  6. Wow well done you! Very inspiring, love your paintings and love to see people follow their dream! Kristin

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  7. Great to see how well you have done! Julia

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  8. You 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.

    Good Luck for the future. Julie

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