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Jan 2

Keep experimenting!!!! The happier I feel to break rules and do my own version of perspective and buildings, reinforces that I'm going in the right direction.

There was a point where I would work myself up so much, being unsure if I could make the image in my head. I trust myself a lot more and the process a lot more now. I had to fail a lot to see the positives to this. Last year was a heck of a learning curve on my art.

The red -eye snek train work in progress.

I'm still viewing my art through a camera lense, and making adjustments according to my moods.

Sometimes the whole color theme changes in a whim. That's why I love acrylics. I needed the ability to change it up as I delve deeper into my experience with my art. Each piece unfolds a story from the moment I thought of it, to the finish. Rarely do I ever have a painting come out exactly how I had the first vision of it. I find I'm always improving on the idea, taking it as far as I can go.

Also, more zine work!

My formative years were heavily influenced by pulp zines, I want to bring that vibe into my art this year.

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vanessa netzel

Dec 12, 2024

Hobbies and varied interests of sorts.

I have TOO MANY INTERESTS. Everything is interesting. I can be surprised by the things that suddenly intrigue me. Currently I’m debating attempting to turn my poinsettia into a bonsai after the holidays. I learned that poinsettia originate from Mexico, and that climate enables them to grow into trees. Poinsettia trees are BEAUTIFUL. But I live in a cold climate. And I don't have a greenhouse. I thought about stunting the plant into a bush. Some say it's hard to do, some say it's easy. I’m debating if I need another project right now.

Nov 18, 2024

Postal strike, goodbye Etsy, hello Ko-fi

There has been so many surprises over the last year, I’m weary of them now. Another surprise is just how much Etsy makes off each sale.

Before the move, I was selling things so rapidly it wasn't easy to keep track of the hidden fees. I’d had my shop for years. I ignored the fees, figured they balanced out in the end. I was selling and paying bills after all, and that was the goal.

I moved locations, eventually reopened my Etsy shop, and had my first sale. One sale meant it was very easy to see how much Etsy took in fees. Every deduction from Etsy was just on that one solitary sale.

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May your 2023 year be healthy & prosperous