We tell ourselves that we're just one discovery, one uncovering, one goal, one task, one accomplishment, one thing, away from happiness, from contentment, from satisfaction, from rest, from peace. But it never comes, never arrives. We never meet the need...
I made only 2 handmade necklaces with unique Abalone shell pendants. Each pendant is a work of art by nature, I just added in some beautiful purple Amethyst gemstone and hematite styled beads around 😊
#OnThisDay in #history - in 1614, Lavinia Fontana died at the age of 61. She was born in Bologna, the daughter of a painter, who trained her in his craft. She became known as a portraitist, and she attracted wealthy and powerful patrons. When she married, her husband assisted her in her painting business. She was accepted to study at the University of Bologna and earned distinction. Lavinia may have also taught others as she advanced in her career. #art#artist#Italy #OTD#histodons@histodons
‘The #artist: the one who has gone places that the spectator knows he himself would go if only he had the time, the energy, the courage.
The spectator responds with applause, with money, because the artist must continue to devote himself, must keep going.
His effort keeps #beauty alive for all of us, his example shows us what is possible, shows us what we might become, reminds us what it means to be alive.’
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Just saw that #Etsy has had three articles about how they mistreat their sellers in as many days. As an independent #artist myself, I've been struggling to find purchase (and purchasers) on the platform, which is why I started building #magpiemarket - a #federated Etsy-alternative. These articles just go to show how much we need a new space that helps #artists rather than uses them. Please #boost this to help us spread the word.
:blobfoxwinkmlem:: (reup part 5) sorry for the wait I had some exams and I forgot to keep posting here’s a really old paining I worked on that I adore!!!
Feedback is extremely welcome. This is a loving document, it can only be honed and get better with loving input from other users. What are your best tips for #creators?
Thanks to all of you who said me modeling the jewellery is a good way to go. Many of you made me smile a lot :) so this is me taking your advice!
And you can still see neutral crystal background to each item or set on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GenderlessBySkaly
Ps. Any orders placed today or tomorrow (27th or 28th) will get a bunch of extra little gemstones in your package because I love gifting ✨️