Giving In

the economy and being at the lower end of it is making me think about my art and what i want to do. however, what i want to do isn't really helping me. i am thinking about doing little bird/animal drawings to sell at craft shows to make money. a friend of mine makes a living off of it. but, at the same time i don't want to be known as "that artist who does the bird drawings". it doesn't interest me to be that artist. my style is abstract and contemporary. it's a tough choice to make but i think during these art times, i have to give in.

February-March exhibiton

PAINTED DESERT GALLERY

227 North Duke Street, Lancater, PA 17602 - www.painteddesertgallery.com

AJ NUTTER: THROUGH THE LENS

February 5 - March 30

 Artist Reception: Friday February 5th, 5 to 9pm

For more information, contact painteddesertgallery@gmail.com

my OTHER blog

so I have another blog, a book blog. I am hoping to update it frequently. last year I kind of slacked off and focused more on this one. anyway, if you're into books, check it out: http://okadafiction.blogspot.com

The New Year

So I've been thinking about last year and what I had accomplished, which actually for me is quite a bit. I think this year though, I would like to step it up a notch or two.

I am going to involve myself is art far more than I ever have by:
-entering more contests, portfolio reviews, exhibitions, publication opportunities.
-painting and creating art more
-keeping my website up to date and blogging more
-promoting my art
-getting more artists to show at my gallery and meeting new people
-trying new things

It will be a good year.

I am also in the process of writing my first fiction novel. I figured out that I wanted to do this about a week ago. I had always wanted to write a fiction novel but never had the time or energy to think about it. When I am not creating art, I write poetry and essays and have been published in various literary magazines.  I think writing a novel will be a big step into something completely wonderful. It's very exciting. I will be posting updates!

Third Friday Game Night at Painted Desert Gallery

To start the year out with something different, we came up with an idea for the gallery. Third Fridays in Lancaster are typically for live music.  We decided that since we all like playing games and I have had numerous game nights at my home in the past that we should have something like that take place at the gallery. 

We will have our first Third Friday Game Night on Friday, January 15th from 6 to 10. Again, Painted Desert Gallery is located at 227 North Duke Street in Lancaster City. There will be plenty of games to play, food and drink and I am trying to find musical entertainment.  Even if you don't like to play games, come to hang out!

It should be a great time so hope to see you there!