a happy funny thing happened to me a couple of months ago.
i walked into our placer arts center, asking for my portfolio, so i could update it and make changes...something i have yet to do, whew!
the woman in charge flipped through my book and later i painted this at her suggestion for the front cover of the February Arts Perspective Magazine...she said, not to get my hopes up, so many people apply for this and few manage to make it...i said, no matter, whatever is meant to be...
well, then i got a phone call from the publisher who said i WAS chosen for the front cover in february. WHOO HOO, i was floating around for awhile. and then....
i popped in to the arts building asking when the mag is coming out.
"oh wanda, i am so so sorry. it was all ready to go to press and our funds were cut so drastically this year that we have had to re-vamp our entire system. in fact we are going to have the mag on the internet from now on. your little painting will still be on the front cover, only smaller. it WILL be in color as there are many pieces that will be in black and white". (so very sad for the entire institution, not just for wanda)
so...when they get it together, they are having more than one problem you can guess, i will let you know so that you can look it up, if you care to. boo hoo...life happens.
and here is a wip, DREADLOCK GIRL...i did it for an excercise in misty's class and someone suggested i take her further...duh, i shall! :)
HAPPY ARTING MY FRIENDS AND LOYAL FOLLOWERS!
I have enjoyed the recent e-mails immensely as well!
XOXO
Gosh it bring you up then brings you down, even me I was so excited.
ReplyDeleteA charm of a cover you had or have.
Drat the funds.
I like your class work also, I can hear the Eagles singing about and easy peaceful feeling
As you know I have been in a music mood on this day.
Wish you were here we would have a cookie.
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ReplyDeleteShe took his breath away and she knew that's it - forever!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet painting - THAT matters so much... :-)
Big hug!
congrats on the mag!!
ReplyDeletewell deserved, dear!
+ i also LOVE the
dreadlocks girl...
she moves my heart
tenderly, deeply.
xox
Congratulations to you!! So sad to hear that they're struggling...yet still happy to see that they recognized your art as standing out from the crowd....
ReplyDeleteand yes...go further with the dreadlock girl!
lovely art!!!
ReplyDeletenice to meet you!
Wanda! Wanda Wanda Wanda. This is great news, and I WOULD like to know about it!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love dreadlock girl. I would marry her if I could.
Happy Valentine's Day!
So sorry to hear that the mag didnt eventuate, albut on-line...Still thats something, and people will still see your lovely work...
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment to me too...
Love what you do, has soul and happiness about it!..x...julia