Busy Days without "Busy-Ness"

SWAN Days Allegany County NY Art Show
and Sale Opening Reception  Album

SWAN Days Allegany County NY Activities

Apparently still unable to limit myself to the simplicity of One Task at a Time; This "event" became a combination of a series of Events which are teaching me so much about my aptitudes, abilities, and limitations.







An interesting side effect, as I am discovering what local interests are supported by these events, is that I am also accidentally assessing my own interests.  Although it may not be the easiest, most efficient, and stress-free way to do it; this is definitely one way to isolate what really "lights me up".  What type of public interaction and community activities feed my creativity and What type of actions accommodate my "limitations" are important factors in determining the ways in which I function best in the world. 
This is a crash course in the area of self discovery. 

AND.... The gallery is FINALLY open! 
It has been wonderful to have work by other local women artists on the walls here. Entrusted with this diverse collection of works; I am treated to the privilege of their creative light inside of my bubble. 
The SWAN Day Show will be Open to the Public right here in MY gallery (woohoo! happy dance!) until April 1st. Awards will be announced at 6pm and the art work will be picked up by April 2nd. 

On March 19th I also hosted my first Creative Wellness Circle at the studio. This was such an uplifting and healing experience. I will be doing another one on April 7th. There are no pre-requisites. The Circle is FREE to any women who would like to join our quest for Wellness and Unity. 
I am new to the SisterCircle Facilitator role. For now, I will be trying out the model presented by the Global Sisterhood at UNIFY. From Holistic and Alternative Practices combined with my own  Creative Wellness Activities and Meditation; it is my hope that this method will facilitate the development of a circle that helps each participant find a path to Wellness which best serves her needs.

FIND A Sister Circle Near You

Participants 
in the First Creative Wellness Circle Received a complimentary copy of my Wellness Meditation Coloring Pages (15pg pdf)
On Sale NOW to benefit 
Charitable Art Projects at SheilaLynnK Art Studio 
 (Preview and Buy)

OTHER GIFTS
Gifted with a wonderful performance by
 Lucius at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland Ohio... Performing songs from their new album, Good Grief. 

March Madness = Gladness
#gratitude 

Crown and Crutches

Although My 20 paintings project was invaded by Vengeful Sprites; I finished number 8 in time for Valentine's Day. Illness followed but, I will be returning to this series of work as soon as my body allows it. 

After receiving the YEAR 2 Survivor Entries, I created "5 Minutes for the Survivors," a video tribute to Arachnoiditis Survivors featuring our Year 2 Survivors' Song Entry "Needles" by Brock Babcock, husband of Arachnoiditis Survivor, Michelle Babcock. Have a Listen as you check out some of the News for YEAR 2. Don't miss the Survivors Quilt at the end! It is amazing! 
Meanwhile...
My Fever-Brained delusions induced by the Vengeful Sprites resulted in an exciting New Creative Wellness Offer for Arachnoiditis Survivors and Others Living with Chronic Pain. 
In this, my first, e-course I will be sharing My 5150 Approach to Living a Better Life with Arachnoiditis and Chronic Pain. 
Entry Deadline: Feb. 28, 2016.    
Last but certainly not Least...Big SWAN Plans for March 2016!

     The Activity Schedule for 

SWAN Day~ Allegany County NY  

Hope you will Join Us at the Studio for the Creative Wellness Circle on Opening Day! 

March 4th and 5th I will be accepting THE ENTRIES FOR THE ART SHOW! 

Sometime between Now and Then

I will be taking care of Me so that I can Recover and Regroup! 

OH! Don't forget to check out the Photos from

 my NEW "Wild to the Pantry" Series. Some of these prints on canvas will be on display in the Dining Room at Alfred State College Culinary Arts Department Wellsville, NY  Campus During the Spring 2016 Semester. 

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New Year, Same Me

During the transition from one year to the next, in this sea of intangible products; I still need reminders of my resources. At this point, I am pretty sure that is a pattern which will never change. 

So, once again I am joining, Creative Entrepreneur,  Lisa Sonora's 2016  Art Journal project... which launched yesterday.) 

If you've been following, you'll know that I have gotten in the habit of using this process and other art journal/biz discovery projects to help me clarify my work, motivate myself, and even (sometimes) to develop a better marketing plan for my business. 

Although it is usually a private process these days, I will be sharing some of those discoveries with my Patrons this month. 

I will also be trying something new...

PAINTING EVERY DAY FOR 20 DAYS...which I have actually done before...

However, THIS TIME, it will be a NEW painting Every Day and Each One will be FOR SALE. I will be tweeting these works in progress @sheilalynnkart. Follow me there for free to see what comes up and where to buy it. 

20.20.20 ~ 2016 

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OTHER  IT'S-A-NEW-YEAR! NEWS...

THE STUDIO SPACE IS READY TO RENT FOR ARTSY PARTIES AND EVENTS, 

THE WHOLESALE ART and PYO (PRINT YOUR OWN) COLLECTIONS ARE SLOWLY GROWING....

and five of my Botanical Photo Prints on Stretched Canvas will be on display at Alfred State College Culinary Arts Dining Room during the Spring 2016 Semester. 

In between making MORE art and Being Creative Every Day AND applying for grants (again); I am also going to be getting ready for these 

OPEN STUDIO 

events. 

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NOT SURE WHAT ELSE THE YEAR WILL BRING BUT, THIS SHOULD KEEP ME BUSY FOR A WHILE. 

More Making

Guitar Stand From Remnants of BIG Art Projects

MORE Re-Purposed Remnants
The flash is making the painted parts look dark grey. They are actually more of a dark brown. "Labrador" is the name the mix is given at Lowe's. 

I had a few pieces left...my boyfriend needs a guitar stand to keep it safe from studio escapades...couldn't figure out what to get him for Christmas...AND Voila! Decision Made.  

Organic Streaks; Hair Art

Chemical Free Hair Care since August 8, 2015

Home Grown and Home Made ~Buck Thorn Berry Ink plus Black Walnut Hull Powder

The Quest to Incorporate Ancient Wisdom into my Modern Life Continues. 
I think I may have finally found a way to simultaneously appease my vanity AND my immune system! 
This particular aspect of the Quest is all about being Human, Naturally and the adverse effects of NOT doing that. 

After searching through many assorted local wild things, I have landed on a combination of Buckthorn Berry Ink (berries harvested after first frost), home-dried and ground black walnut powder, and home-harvested and made Elderberry Syrup in a coconut oil base with Apple Cider Vinegar to help retain the color. 

It's a lot of work for a short-lived outcome but, it is ALL natural... and kind of fun in a weird, I-am-stubbornly-determined-to-find-a-solution-to-this-question-without-being-forced-to-reside-in-the-margins-of-society kind of way. 

Creatively Merry

Making Holiday Cards (2015) 

And Hand-Made Wreaths from Home-Grown Stuff

The Studio has once again been transformed into a Holiday Workshop. 
These are some of the things I have done so far this week. 
I sell my Christmas Cards here.
AND 
Shop owners, don't forget to check out the Affordable Holiday Cards in my Wholesale Collection, too! 

Giving Art

"The Busy Bucket" I DIY Gift for Toddlers 

THIS MONTH I WILL BE SHARING SOME AFFORDABLE AND CREATIVE IDEAS FOR GIVING ART. 

It's a crazy busy time of year so I cannot promise to post EVERY Day again. However, I will post projects as I complete them. If all goes well, this will include some new Christmas Card designs, too.

Got started in November with:

 The Busy Bucket for my Nephew's Daughter's 2nd Birthday. I made it during POSTS for the Art Every Day Month Challenge made possible by my Patrons. [They will be receiving some fun exclusive Seasonal-Gifty posts, too.] 

and a printable coloring page for my youngest Nephew's 2nd Birthday. He lives 3,000 miles away and I was able to send this to him via his Mom's email address. It is based on a reference image she shared from his Birthday Celebration.

Studio Tree

Most of the ornaments on the tree at the studio are hand made here. A few new ones are added each year.