sunflowergiraffe

There is no doubt that times are tough. Money is tight and spending those hard earned dollars on non-essentials is something we must give a second thought to. We ask ourselves “do we really need that?”, “is this going to help me now or in the long-term?”, "will this make a nice gift?", etc ...

I’ve had people ask me why I work so hard on my jewelry and art when it’s not a necessity. I can’t possibly expect to sell anything in these hard times, can I?

For a while I took to heart what they were saying, second-guessed myself and dropped the paint brush, so to speak.

Not anymore. Even though times are tough and money isn't plentiful, the reason I continue to draw, paint and create, is because I think most people understand that art IS a necessity in life.

Whether you choose to purchase a simple pair of handmade earrings, an original photograph of a beautiful landscape for your living room, or commission a portrait of your loved ones or yes, even your pet, to place on your fireplace mantel, you are giving yourself a gift of beauty, a gift of memories past and a gift of memories to come. Giving yourself or someone you love, a gift of creativity makes life more bearable during the tough times.

In my opinion art gives pleasure, beauty and memories to the soul, therefore, Art is a necessity and thankfully there are people who understand this and are willing to pay an artisat to bring these things into their lives.

I can be that artist!