Yay set designers.

I was chuffed to see this photo from the set of SHERLOCK 3, I hope they keep the green colour, it matches the art I made after series one. :D




prints tees, mugs

don't forget your costs commission rates

Recently, in a discussion about costs of making art, many of my friends mentioned that as digital artists, they have fewer costs than traditional artists, on the contrary, once you figure in utilites, your internet hookup, your computer, your tablet, your scanner, your external harrdrive, the programs you use, and I'm certain I'm forgetting other things you pay for (your space/office/studio) the costs can be as much as traditional materials.

When you do not figure in all of your costs, you are not just giving away your work, you are paying someone to take it.

I gotta wacky schedule at work

Cos we are trying to get the new gallery ready by first week April. (augh) So I have tomorrow off (making the last of the jewelry orders) then go in to work a bit on Thursday, (cos K and D have to go get the fabric for the walls - we have plywood panels we cover with fabric so we can hang art wherever we want and dont have to worry about nail holes, plus the art looks better on the darker colours) then I have kids school conference and IEP meeting on Friday morning, then work from 2-8, then Saturday we might have a funeral to attend out of town, then Sunday noon to five, but at least then I have 25-28 off, unless they call me in for something (which they might do)

But i've got the impetus to write a new story, which i am excited about, and at least two new pieces of art, (Supernatural AU and Sherlock!Supernatural) and i have to work on the jewelry for the Angelic Intervention pic, plus the large angel pendants (where I got the dremel which I've not taken out of the box yet) to see if I can fine sand and shape the edges) It's really kind of odd to think about where I am now (busy again with outside work) as to where i've been the last four years, all I can say is, it's a real nice change to have MONEY. And I wasn't as productive when I had more time because I was always so stressed about paying bills.

I haven't been able to art, and of course, no writing at all for about a year (as it seemed too indulgent when we were broke) I just hope the muse is willing. (cross fingers)

And if I'm really really lucky this spring, i can attend a Japanese Tea Ceremony and see if i can take lessons.