It’s Gonna be a REALLY BIG SHOOOOOOW! 15 July 2010

Posted by Deborah - 01/07/10 at 07:07 pm

"Ella" by Deborah Grayson Studios (c)2010

Another quick image from my iphone (hence the graininess). . . .

Whew! It’s been a busy month.  Atlanta’s National Black Arts Festival is just around the corner. I am printing my last batch of cards and stuffing and dressing the last few dolls.  I actually have thirty five dolls in various stages of completion.  That is truly a record for me but I have enjoyed every moment.  I also completed my first run of hand pulled (silk screened) and hand painted note cards.  Readers of my facebook fan page have already had a sneak peek.  If you haven’t become a fan please come on over.  Here is how I did for June:

For June:

  • Continue working on inventory for the July show. Done/ongoing. I have the inventory I want. Just handling the final touches. Is it okay to have this much fun???
  • Begin drawing in my sketchbook for the Sketchbook Project! I just received my book today.  I decided to save the fun on this one.  As soon as the festival is done I am looking forward to working on my entry.  I have a clear idea of what I want to do and how I want to start. Can’t wait to start!.
  • order new business cards with updated logo Done. My logo isn’t really changing. I am just tweaking my brand.
  • order new bags for the July show I decided that I have enough for the upcoming show.  I will place a new order for fall by the end of the summer.

For July

  • Have a successful show and sell lots of note cards and dolls!! YEAH!
  • Finally begin my Sketchbook Project Sketchbook. Can’t wait!
  • Sew a couple of summer dresses
  • Develop new drawings for screen and block prints
  • Sit in my garden, day dream and make wild wonderful plans to make more art

That’s what’s happening/will happen at Deborah Grayson Studios. Peace be with you!

Look for Deborah Grayson Studios at the National Black Arts Festival, July 15th thru 18th, Centennial Olympic Park. There will be good food, good music and LOTS OF ART. Y’all come! For more details concerning time and location click on the Upcoming Exhibits and Shows tab at the top of this page.

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13 Responses to “It’s Gonna be a REALLY BIG SHOOOOOOW! 15 July 2010”

  1. debbie says:
    July 1st, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    How exciting! Good luck with your show, and getting your goals done.

  2. gaia • Illustration says:
    July 2nd, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Wow 35 dolls is amazing! Have a great time at the show. I have family in Atlanta, I’ll pass on the info to them. I think they would love it. Good luck with your goals!

  3. Liz says:
    July 2nd, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    Hope the show goes really really well for you! and uhm, the sitting in your garden one, that’s my fave… I am hoping to do a lot of the same this month, we shall see how that goes.

  4. Deborah says:
    July 2nd, 2010 at 9:00 pm

    heee, heee, thanks Liz. It’s crazy that I have gotten to the point where I actually have to schedule time to day dream. I am looking forward to down time after the show to rejuvenate and begin to think about new and expanding directions. Good luck with your day dreaming too.

  5. Deborah says:
    July 2nd, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Thanks, Gaia. Yes, I have surpassed my personal best. My focus is always quality over quantity. I am happy because I feel like I am achieving both. If you do send your family members down please tell them to mention your name : ). Good luck with your goals for this month! Deborah

  6. Cindy Jones Lantier says:
    July 2nd, 2010 at 9:15 pm

    Good luck at the show! I hope you sell lots and have great fun. Funny that you scheduled time for garden sitting and day dreaming — I almost did something similar. I need to spend more time outside and with my own thoughts. I’m curious about the Sketchbook Project; the website is down for maintenance. Have fun with it!

  7. Cyn says:
    July 3rd, 2010 at 9:04 am

    Have a great time at the show! Your enthusiasm for your creations comes right through on this post, so I’m sure you will have a successful show.

    Good luck with the rest of your goals and I did “like” your Facebook Page!

  8. Deborah says:
    July 3rd, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Thanks for “liking” me Cyn. Yes, I am enjoying the flurry of making I have been involved in. : )

  9. sandy coleman says:
    July 3rd, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    These dolls are so beautiful! It’s great to see you achieving your goals. Good luck with July.

  10. Karoda says:
    July 4th, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    I love me some Ella! And your level of personal and creative accountability is just boom-shaka-ahlaka off my chair!!!! Sending blessings your way for a rewarding time during NBAF!

  11. Deborah says:
    July 4th, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    Aw shucks, Karen. Thanks for the encouragement and the good wishes. I am taking them with me to the show :) . I can’t help myself. I really feel called to make things.

  12. Sarah S. says:
    July 4th, 2010 at 6:57 pm

    I love your dolls. Every month I come to your site and every time I fall in love with them over again. Best of luck on your show….and your last entry really hits home to me….sit in my garden and daydream….we all need to do that more often. Have a great July

  13. Lindsey says:
    July 8th, 2010 at 10:16 am

    it should be fun making inventory! :) glad you had a good June and good luck in July! :)

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