Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

This year has been so full already.  Times flies doesn’t it?Births, deaths, sickness…I am certain these things happen daily to others, but it is all very rare for it to happen in my life.  Time like these make us realize what’s important.Sooooo…I am quitting the 9-5 dealio to follow my dream.  I just hope my checkbook can keep up.I need all the help I can get, so check back here for updates and goings on in the world of Cotton Illustration and Design. Live each day to the fullest!!
 

Merry Christmas!

Here I will say a few things about religion and spirituality, because it is the time of year for such thoughts, and with the strenghthening of politically correct motives, I must encourage each person to express their individuality and accept the individuality of others.I am not as religious as much as I am spiritual. I appreciate and truly love the teachings of MANY religions. I feel they all have something to offer, and they all hold the same principal of “Do unto others as you would have done unto you” althought they are not all phrased the same way. And by adhering to the “Golden Rule,” we are each obligated to offer a certain amount of tolerance for each others beliefs and practices.The interesting thing about Christmas is that it is a time to celebrate the birth of the son of the God or Gods in many different religions, so call it what you will, we are all basically celebrating the same thing. Isn’t it just nice to have a time of year where everyone celebrates their spirituality and the history of their chosen religions? Wouldn’t it be even nicer if we could all just appreciate that fact and accept the well wishing of others regardless of how that is said, be it Merry Christmas, Happy Channukah, Happy Kwanza, or even Happy Holidays?When will we ever accept the fact that everyone is different, and no one is right – we all possess bits and pieces of the “cosmic right,” but each of our own truths are embedded into our hearts and souls, and no two are the same. Period.This season, practice the Golden Rule, and you can’t go wrong. If you find yourself facing another that is not adhering to that rule, let them know your intentions in a kind and patient way, maybe you can pass the message along through your actions.

Turkey Day is Nearing

Well, looks like tis the season – the season for carefully guarding our pocketbooks. We have to save for the Turkeys and the gas to get near to our loved ones. Let me just say, that I realize we are not “officially” in a recession, but that does not mean that we aren’t feeling the crunch already.I am definitely feeling it. The Pecan Festival in Americus was a bust. At least it was for me and several of the fine artists that were there. I did get to meet my fabulous neighbor Nancy Gill. She is a jewelry maker from Albany and she sells her work in Plains GA. She is a peach.But I am not loosing hope yet, guys!The plans are as follows: I am back at Page Printing full time as a designer, and painting when I can. November 30th, I will be at the Chili Cook Off in Richmond Hill selling paintings, prints, and now I have the snowman greeting cards that should be ready SOON. Then December 1st, there is a Fine Arts Festival at the new Station Xchange that I am trying to get in on. Wish me luck Starting in March, I plan on doing the First Saturdays on River Street every month. That will go March through November every first Saturday.AND, I should have my online store up within the next few weeks, so be sure to check it out Signing off until next time!-Rachel