Artrails is an “Open Studio” event where artists open up their studios to the public for two weekends.
Today was opening day and though I had decent foot traffic, sales were still a reflection of our ailing economy.
I feel very calm about this.
I see these events as ways to continue putting my name out there as a plein air painter and not worry about whether someone is buying or not.
I am proud of the fact that I was picked to be a part of Artrails. It’s a “juried event“ and it took me 4 years of applying to get in.
There are 3 sayings I have learned about success -
1. Failure is the first step towards success.
2. You must never give up.
3. The only way to guarantee failure is to never try.
I remind myself about step number 3 every time I feel fear.
Wendy
Wendy Brayton is a plein air painter residing in Sonoma County California. She was a guest blogger for 8 Women Dream in 2009.
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Well even if you also feel like the walking dead, you are out there doing it – living the dream and it is only a matter of time – as long as you can get enough sleep! ;-)
Thanks for the reminder of Never Give Up….
My business partner has often said he wants to write a book called “Fail to Succeed” which speaks to exacty what you are saying. If you fall down 3 times, just make sure to get up 4 times. And ask for help when you need to. I think we all want to succeed and by helping each other we ultimately help ourselves…Cant wait to see your work! sounds beautiful! remy
I use the following mantras every morning before I leave my home for the day -
1. I will NOT fail.
2. I will marry belief and action.
3. I will embrace the concept of abundance.
4. I will laser focus on each task/person I encounter today and will actively listen to them.
5. I will leave all who I meet today feeling better for having come in contact with me.
I guess we all have our little mantras! I love your paintings.
You’re paintings are truly amazing Wendy – Mark