Snow flurries began to fall and they swirled around people’s legs like house cats. It was magical, this snow globe world. 

Sarah Addison Allen

We got about a foot of snow overnight a few weeks ago. It only lasted 2 or 3 days, and then it warmed up to the mid 60s F. I painted this the night of the blizzard while all snuggly warm in my bed. 

I heard Alisa Burke talking about painting in bed the other day in one of her Vlogmas videos. It’s one of my favorite places to create, so I thought I’d mention it here today. 

I used to only work in my art journal if I was in my studio, which is why it took forever to fill one. When I’m in my studio, there’s always other work that needs my attention, so my art journal was neglected. Since I changed where I art journal, I’m zipping through one book after another. I’ve filled numerous art journals all while relaxing comfortably in my bed watching youtube videos. 

I have a lap table, kinda like this one, except the top of mine is adjustable, and locks into 3 or 4 upright positions. I would suggest getting a table that has a little bit of a lip around the edge, so your pencils and brushes don’t roll off when you’re using it flat. I prefer the ones that have legs, as opposed to a tray. I can easily move it around, and not have the weight of it on my lap. 

If you’re having trouble finding time to mess around in your art journal or sketch book, this informal “lazy” approach might be the solution for you, also? 

Happy creating! 

STOP selling on Etsy if you want to succeed as an artist! – She talks about all the fees sellers have to pay to sell on Etsy. She mentioned some I wasn’t aware of (it’s hard to keep up with all of them), and breaks down how much money she made on a $50 pair of earrings she handcrafted for 4 hours. 

It’s disheartening to see what Etsy’s turned into these days. If you’re wondering why sellers are leaving the site, have left, and/or why prices keep increasing for those who stay, please watch this video & read what people wrote in the comments, like this one…

“I’m a graphic designer and design scarves and they are printed in Canada and Italy. I have to compete with resellers who import scarves from China. Their scarves are cheaper than mine. Lately I sold three large silk scarves and calculated that my profit was 6 US dollar…due to Etsy fees and taxes. Besides that the seo of Etsy is still a nightmare for me, Etsy isn’t bringing me visitors.” 

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I also sell originals & prints on eBay and Etsy – shipping isn’t free on these sites because of the high cost of fees & ads.  

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