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Hello all,
I'm so excited...and I don't think it's really even sank in yet. Preventing it from sinking in, I think, is some nagging technicalities that I'm hoping some of you may have the answer to.
I received two emails the other day. One about an art show in Jerusalem and another in the Ukraine. The show in Jerusalem wants me to send some pieces over. Great, I'd love to, but how do I get my work from here to there safely and how do I ensure it gets returned to me in the same condition? Packing my books is not the easiest thing in the world to do. I still have some that get damaged when I pack them, so how to I teach someone across the world to do it for the first time? Is there a way to take out insurance or something? Has anyone shipped like this before?
Email #2 is better. There is an equestrian center who is throwing an art show this summer. That struck me as a bit odd, but hey, whatever. They emailed asking for my books and if I'd attend the event. I wrote back saying I'd love to but financially, I just can't. So this morning I wake up to another email saying they'll pay for my flight. WHAT?!?! They want to know if I can bring some books with me and/or if I'll be able to make some while I'm there. Has anyone ever traveled with artwork? Is it better just to send it ahead of me?
I know I have to figure out the passport, visa, technical issues, but honestly, I'm most concerned with my books at this point. I've never been out of the country before. My longest flight was from Pittsburgh to New Orleans so I'm not the most experienced traveler. Any suggestions would be amazing! And, is anyone from there or been there? I can google the Ukraine and get info, but I'd like to hear about it from someone who has seen it.
I'm so excited...and I don't think it's really even sank in yet. Preventing it from sinking in, I think, is some nagging technicalities that I'm hoping some of you may have the answer to.
I received two emails the other day. One about an art show in Jerusalem and another in the Ukraine. The show in Jerusalem wants me to send some pieces over. Great, I'd love to, but how do I get my work from here to there safely and how do I ensure it gets returned to me in the same condition? Packing my books is not the easiest thing in the world to do. I still have some that get damaged when I pack them, so how to I teach someone across the world to do it for the first time? Is there a way to take out insurance or something? Has anyone shipped like this before?
Email #2 is better. There is an equestrian center who is throwing an art show this summer. That struck me as a bit odd, but hey, whatever. They emailed asking for my books and if I'd attend the event. I wrote back saying I'd love to but financially, I just can't. So this morning I wake up to another email saying they'll pay for my flight. WHAT?!?! They want to know if I can bring some books with me and/or if I'll be able to make some while I'm there. Has anyone ever traveled with artwork? Is it better just to send it ahead of me?
I know I have to figure out the passport, visa, technical issues, but honestly, I'm most concerned with my books at this point. I've never been out of the country before. My longest flight was from Pittsburgh to New Orleans so I'm not the most experienced traveler. Any suggestions would be amazing! And, is anyone from there or been there? I can google the Ukraine and get info, but I'd like to hear about it from someone who has seen it.
Hello
So... it's been about a year and a half since I've posted anything on DA. I apologize. And to those of you who have tried to contact me with no response, I'm especially sorry. Without getting into too many details, there's been some family issues and a move to a new state, new jobs, new school for my kiddo... just a whole lot of adjustments.
Through it all there's still been art. Probably the only thing that kept me halfway sane. I'll be posting a lot of new work.
Thank you all for sticking with me. I appreciate it.
Devious Journal Entry
So I have been away FOREVER. I have been working the entire time, trust me, I just haven't had time to post anything. Christmas orders were crazy this year, which I'm so grateful for, but it didn't leave me much time for anything else. Plus my actual job. Plus family stuff. Plus a book series that I got way too interested in... Long story short, if you have messaged me or commented on anything I'm sorry that I haven't replied and I promise I will. I'll (fingers crossed) find a moment to post some new sculptures as well.
Thanks guys!
Press Pack?
Hello all,
I've got a quick question that unfortunately needs to be answered as soon as humanly possible. Hooray for being sick and not getting things done on time!
I've teamed up with another artist who will be at a HUGE event. She's planning on handing out USBs with all of our information on it. She's asked me to created a Press Pack that she can load on to the USBs. Now, I've done paper Press Packs before, but not digital. I suck in the digital world. How can I make this? Do I just send links to things that are already published online or is there a way to make something where all of the info exists and attach a link to that? One
What Did You Just Say???
After drawing "The Artist" I realized how much I miss drawing. Summer is my slow season for commissions, I only have a few for June-August, so I decided to take on a bit of a side project.
I'm around small children 24 hours a day. Besides my own son, who is three, I have quite a few mini dance student, nieces, nephews, the list goes on. I find myself constantly saying things that I never in my life thought would come out of my mouth. "Stop riding the turtle or we're going home!", "no, pickles do not go there", and my person favorite from a friend "stop licking the cat and get his tail out of your nose!".
So, my idea is to start illustra
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I've never been to the Ukraine, but it's a big place, so I'd certainly be doing all the research that I could into any places I'd be visiting on the trip, as there may be great variences between different parts of the country, much like many states in the US would have completely different weather patterns, laws, attitudes, and local customs.
Also there are certain countries I have visited over the years, where if you're lost, and stand out a mile as a a tourist, the locals will just have a bit of a giggle and then help you out, but there have also been places I've visited where I got the distinct impression that the locals would take advantage of such a lost puppy! I remember my taxi fare from one airport I was in was substantially higher than the normal. We only found out after a few days of staying there!! Here again, research will help. When you arrive at the airport, go to the information desk, and ask them how much a taxi should cost, and fix the price before hand with the taxi driver. When you're looking for hotels, look at the reviews that people made about the hotels on trip advisor, as they provide very, very helpful information.
I agree with other commenters here that sending the artwork by courier is probably safer, and I would think also cheaper than bringing it on the flight with you. I would suggest that you try and be there before the delivery arrives if at all possible but that would mean being there for a few days before the show. If you could cover the cost, or get it included from the gallery, it would be worth it.
Congratulations on the invite, and hope it all goes well for you.
Also there are certain countries I have visited over the years, where if you're lost, and stand out a mile as a a tourist, the locals will just have a bit of a giggle and then help you out, but there have also been places I've visited where I got the distinct impression that the locals would take advantage of such a lost puppy! I remember my taxi fare from one airport I was in was substantially higher than the normal. We only found out after a few days of staying there!! Here again, research will help. When you arrive at the airport, go to the information desk, and ask them how much a taxi should cost, and fix the price before hand with the taxi driver. When you're looking for hotels, look at the reviews that people made about the hotels on trip advisor, as they provide very, very helpful information.
I agree with other commenters here that sending the artwork by courier is probably safer, and I would think also cheaper than bringing it on the flight with you. I would suggest that you try and be there before the delivery arrives if at all possible but that would mean being there for a few days before the show. If you could cover the cost, or get it included from the gallery, it would be worth it.
Congratulations on the invite, and hope it all goes well for you.