I get a lof of questions from people about being a full-time artist.
Yes, it's awesome.
No, I don't spend all day painting and playing.
Yes, I do still have to do lots and lots of stuff that I don't want to do.
No, I can't think of another job I'd rather have.
I'm super grateful for this lucky life that allows me to do what I love. But something I have to remember every day is that while I'm an artist, I'm also a business. There's a lot that goes into running a business. Some of it fun, some it boring, but all of it important.
Today I thought I'd share a list of a few of the things that are true for my life as a full-time artist.
Hi, my name is Julie and I'm a workaholic.
Anybody who is self-employed will tell you that they work more, not less, than when they worked for someone else. That said, I like working, even when I hate the tasks, because I love that sense of forward motion — that I'm getting stuff done. Let's face it, it takes a great deal of discipline to work for yourself. The idea of lying on the couch, watching TV, and eating bon-bons is spectacularly tempting. So to avoid that temptation I tend to fling myself a bit too far in the other direction and work all day long.
The upside of being a workaholic is that I'm quite prolific. The downside is a real lack of a personal life. Something I'm working on right now is finding the right balance. It's an ongoing struggle for me. So thank goodness that…
I have a great team.
I've gotten a number of e-mails and comments from folks who talk about "the Balzer Designs team." This has always made me giggle because I imagine a group of middle-aged men with clipboards, wearing polo shirts with the Balzer Designs logo embroidered on them. Sadly, the Balzer Designs team happens to be a team of one:
Although, I will admit that my Mom answers some most all of the Stencil 101 requests. So maybe a team of two:
And if I'm really honest I also have a network of great industry friends who chat with me on Skype, Twitter, over e-mail, and in-person.
Okay, so maybe it's a team of ten or twelve?
I spend most days by myself. In a city of 8 million people, I'm just an anonymous girl sitting high up in a shoebox in the sky. Having people I can call, whom I can talk to, who get "it" — that's so essential to alleviating stress and making me feel less alone. I suppose if I get really successful I may actually hire a team of people to take some tasks off of the table. But for now, I simply appreciate the fact that I have a team of emotional supporters — people who are generous with their time, advice, and good sense.
I spend more time on the computer than anywhere else.
That picture above is pretty much how I spend a major portion of each day. Here are just a few of the things that I do for my business on the computer:
- I design my own products from top-to-bottom. What does that mean? I have learned enough Illustrator and Photoshop that I can take my hand drawn sketches and vague ideas and do all of the actual graphic design work on the computer myself. I spend hours in Illustrator fiddling with each vector point to make sure the stencil or stamp designs are just how I imagined they would be. I am proud to be able to send manufacturers files that I know are clean and well designed and that they have to do little to no work on when they get them.
- I maintain my blog and website. I have learned enough html and Photoshop that I am my own webmaster. I used Dreamweaver to build my website and I try to update it at least every three months. I use Typepad for the blog and I post blog posts at least five days a week. Each post needs to be written and edited. Photos need to be taken, edited, watermarked, and resized for the web. Links need to be inserted. I also try to fine tune the look and functionality of the sidebars every few months.
- I write tutorials. Projects need to be photographed (photos taken, edited, watermarked, and resized for the web), and instructions written and double-checked.
- I film YouTube and Vimeo tutorials and videos that need to be uploaded to my computer, edited, and then published online.
- I write magazine articles that need to be written, edited, re-written. If there's artwork involved then each piece of art needs to have supply information, and often written directions are required as well.
- I answer questions via e-mail, Facebook comments, tweets, instagram comments, YouTube comments, and blog comments. And I try to do it in a reasonable amount of time (forty-eight hours or less) though I will admit that e-mail tends to get away from me. Right now my inbox has 425 unread e-mails. Sigh.
- I keep track of my art. I have a database. It's important to keep it updated in real-time or you run into problems later. For every piece of art I create I fill out a page in the database with basic information about the piece (supplies, techinques, size, etc.) along with a photograph. I try to keep track of things when they go out for publication and as to where they are physically located, but I've gotten lazy about it lately….
- I try to keep track of what's happening in the industry, so I read blogs and follow Twitter links. This is very often a rabbit hole, so I make an effort to limit how much of this I do each day.
- I maintain my social media presence by tweeting, facebooking, instagramming, and pinning. I try to post to each social media outlet at least once a day.
- I create invoices, process payments, and keep track of expenses. I'll be the first to admit that this is one of my most hated tasks. So I tend to save it all up and do a month or more of it at once in one big hateful day of Quickbooks and Excel.
- I teach online classes. Classes need to be photographed, videoed, uploaded, pdfs created, supply lists created, and of course, the class needs to be advertised. Payments need to be collected and students sent login information. Once the class is running, questions from students need to be answered, work in the student gallery praised, and always there is troubleshooting. Technical problems abound in online classes, most of which are easily solved, but it still takes time.
- I type up supply lists for in-person classes. I also create promos (written and visual) for the classes, along with a written curriculum "cheat sheet" for myself.
I think it's very easy to get sucked into the computer. There's always a long to-do list of computer tasks that must be completed. It's definitely something that I struggle with. That said…
I enforce an "Art Every Day" policy.
There is a real danger of getting lost in the business and forgetting about the art. Some people are able to maintain a discipline about exercising every day. I maintain the discipline of arting every day. It can be a small project like a tag or big project like a 30×30 canvas, but I never want to lose the joy of creating to the daily grind of the business.
When I ran a theatre company I had a single very important rule: every member of the company had to participate in the annual ten-minute play festival. Why? Because I believed that by working on a production each company member would be reminded of why they loved the theatre. It was so easy to lose the love of playwriting or directing when all you did was support the business of the theatre. And sure enough, it worked! Each year at least one member of the company would tell me that participating in the festival had revived his or her spirits!
Keeping this story in mind, I am sure to create art every single day.
For every hour of art I make, I probably spend 3-4 on other tasks. It's not a ratio that I'm happy with, but it's what makes my business go. So, I'm going to live with it for now.
I hope that was a helpful peek into my life as a full-time artist. Thanks for stopping by!
Very interesting. I admire those who can support themselves with their art and particularly you as New York City is an expensive place to live.
Very interesting. I admire those who can support themselves with their art and particularly you as New York City is an expensive place to live.
Very interesting. I admire those who can support themselves with their art and particularly you as New York City is an expensive place to live.
Very interesting. I admire those who can support themselves with their art and particularly you as New York City is an expensive place to live.
Very interesting. I admire those who can support themselves with their art and particularly you as New York City is an expensive place to live.
A superwoman! it all sounds very busy! I will try not to complain much about my job anymore 😉
A superwoman! it all sounds very busy! I will try not to complain much about my job anymore 😉
A superwoman! it all sounds very busy! I will try not to complain much about my job anymore 😉
A superwoman! it all sounds very busy! I will try not to complain much about my job anymore 😉
A superwoman! it all sounds very busy! I will try not to complain much about my job anymore 😉
I admire you as an artist as well as a business woman! Your creations are wonderful and inspiring! I hope you’ll have more time for your art in the future!
I admire you as an artist as well as a business woman! Your creations are wonderful and inspiring! I hope you’ll have more time for your art in the future!
I admire you as an artist as well as a business woman! Your creations are wonderful and inspiring! I hope you’ll have more time for your art in the future!
I admire you as an artist as well as a business woman! Your creations are wonderful and inspiring! I hope you’ll have more time for your art in the future!
I admire you as an artist as well as a business woman! Your creations are wonderful and inspiring! I hope you’ll have more time for your art in the future!
Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
Thank you for sharing and inspiring.
Head. Spinning. It’s amazing how much work goes into running a business. Kudos for making it LOOK easy and fun!
Head. Spinning. It’s amazing how much work goes into running a business. Kudos for making it LOOK easy and fun!
Head. Spinning. It’s amazing how much work goes into running a business. Kudos for making it LOOK easy and fun!
Head. Spinning. It’s amazing how much work goes into running a business. Kudos for making it LOOK easy and fun!
Head. Spinning. It’s amazing how much work goes into running a business. Kudos for making it LOOK easy and fun!
this post really spoke to me. I am a full time artist too and record keeping is also my most dreaded task. I do get an intern every summer to help me though– for very little I get a lot. I agree that sometimes it can be hard to turn the business brain off to paint. I think that is why I am enjoying the video making now– forces me to turn the spotlight on the art– literally!…btw… I have following your posts for a short time now and I could swear you are getting thinner…
this post really spoke to me. I am a full time artist too and record keeping is also my most dreaded task. I do get an intern every summer to help me though– for very little I get a lot. I agree that sometimes it can be hard to turn the business brain off to paint. I think that is why I am enjoying the video making now– forces me to turn the spotlight on the art– literally!…btw… I have following your posts for a short time now and I could swear you are getting thinner…
this post really spoke to me. I am a full time artist too and record keeping is also my most dreaded task. I do get an intern every summer to help me though– for very little I get a lot. I agree that sometimes it can be hard to turn the business brain off to paint. I think that is why I am enjoying the video making now– forces me to turn the spotlight on the art– literally!…btw… I have following your posts for a short time now and I could swear you are getting thinner…
this post really spoke to me. I am a full time artist too and record keeping is also my most dreaded task. I do get an intern every summer to help me though– for very little I get a lot. I agree that sometimes it can be hard to turn the business brain off to paint. I think that is why I am enjoying the video making now– forces me to turn the spotlight on the art– literally!…btw… I have following your posts for a short time now and I could swear you are getting thinner…
this post really spoke to me. I am a full time artist too and record keeping is also my most dreaded task. I do get an intern every summer to help me though– for very little I get a lot. I agree that sometimes it can be hard to turn the business brain off to paint. I think that is why I am enjoying the video making now– forces me to turn the spotlight on the art– literally!…btw… I have following your posts for a short time now and I could swear you are getting thinner…
Thanks for the peek into your daily life with the art of being a full-time artist Julie. I for one en joy all the time and energy you give (for free) to the posts on your blog. I am glad to hear that the business part does not take away from your daily habit/desire to create art. It is also clear that living the dream of being a full-time artist is not an easy thing to do(with many tasks that are not anyone’s favorite). Again, thank you for the honest and real look at your job.
Thanks for the peek into your daily life with the art of being a full-time artist Julie. I for one en joy all the time and energy you give (for free) to the posts on your blog. I am glad to hear that the business part does not take away from your daily habit/desire to create art. It is also clear that living the dream of being a full-time artist is not an easy thing to do(with many tasks that are not anyone’s favorite). Again, thank you for the honest and real look at your job.
Thanks for the peek into your daily life with the art of being a full-time artist Julie. I for one en joy all the time and energy you give (for free) to the posts on your blog. I am glad to hear that the business part does not take away from your daily habit/desire to create art. It is also clear that living the dream of being a full-time artist is not an easy thing to do(with many tasks that are not anyone’s favorite). Again, thank you for the honest and real look at your job.
Thanks for the peek into your daily life with the art of being a full-time artist Julie. I for one en joy all the time and energy you give (for free) to the posts on your blog. I am glad to hear that the business part does not take away from your daily habit/desire to create art. It is also clear that living the dream of being a full-time artist is not an easy thing to do(with many tasks that are not anyone’s favorite). Again, thank you for the honest and real look at your job.
Thanks for the peek into your daily life with the art of being a full-time artist Julie. I for one en joy all the time and energy you give (for free) to the posts on your blog. I am glad to hear that the business part does not take away from your daily habit/desire to create art. It is also clear that living the dream of being a full-time artist is not an easy thing to do(with many tasks that are not anyone’s favorite). Again, thank you for the honest and real look at your job.
Ok now I’m exhausted! Whew!!! That’s a lot of work to fit in to a day and then do it every day. Wow. Kudos to you for doing it all so successfully. You rock! 😀
Ok now I’m exhausted! Whew!!! That’s a lot of work to fit in to a day and then do it every day. Wow. Kudos to you for doing it all so successfully. You rock! 😀
Ok now I’m exhausted! Whew!!! That’s a lot of work to fit in to a day and then do it every day. Wow. Kudos to you for doing it all so successfully. You rock! 😀
Ok now I’m exhausted! Whew!!! That’s a lot of work to fit in to a day and then do it every day. Wow. Kudos to you for doing it all so successfully. You rock! 😀
Ok now I’m exhausted! Whew!!! That’s a lot of work to fit in to a day and then do it every day. Wow. Kudos to you for doing it all so successfully. You rock! 😀
Thanks for sharing the reality of your creative world. Looking in from the outside, it looks a lot less complicated…..but either way there is much fun to be had!
Thanks for sharing the reality of your creative world. Looking in from the outside, it looks a lot less complicated…..but either way there is much fun to be had!
Thanks for sharing the reality of your creative world. Looking in from the outside, it looks a lot less complicated…..but either way there is much fun to be had!
Thanks for sharing the reality of your creative world. Looking in from the outside, it looks a lot less complicated…..but either way there is much fun to be had!
Thanks for sharing the reality of your creative world. Looking in from the outside, it looks a lot less complicated…..but either way there is much fun to be had!
Thanks for sharing the inside look at your business life. I must say you wear it well!
Peace,
Donna
Thanks for sharing the inside look at your business life. I must say you wear it well!
Peace,
Donna
Thanks for sharing the inside look at your business life. I must say you wear it well!
Peace,
Donna
Thanks for sharing the inside look at your business life. I must say you wear it well!
Peace,
Donna
Thanks for sharing the inside look at your business life. I must say you wear it well!
Peace,
Donna
Julie,
Thank you for this post! I know that having your own business is hard work with little time off. It is interesting to read about all that goes on behind the scenes. You are obviously very good at what you do. Your “real-life” classes sound like a blast. The work that goes into those must be enormous. Makes me realize that when a designer/teacher in the on-line art/scrapbooking world is not “creating” a new class for me – they are probably still in the development stage. So while I wait (and whine) they are probably hard at work day and night trying to get it ready for me to sit back and enjoy! Thank you for all that you do and share with us. You make our life better!
Julie,
Thank you for this post! I know that having your own business is hard work with little time off. It is interesting to read about all that goes on behind the scenes. You are obviously very good at what you do. Your “real-life” classes sound like a blast. The work that goes into those must be enormous. Makes me realize that when a designer/teacher in the on-line art/scrapbooking world is not “creating” a new class for me – they are probably still in the development stage. So while I wait (and whine) they are probably hard at work day and night trying to get it ready for me to sit back and enjoy! Thank you for all that you do and share with us. You make our life better!
Julie,
Thank you for this post! I know that having your own business is hard work with little time off. It is interesting to read about all that goes on behind the scenes. You are obviously very good at what you do. Your “real-life” classes sound like a blast. The work that goes into those must be enormous. Makes me realize that when a designer/teacher in the on-line art/scrapbooking world is not “creating” a new class for me – they are probably still in the development stage. So while I wait (and whine) they are probably hard at work day and night trying to get it ready for me to sit back and enjoy! Thank you for all that you do and share with us. You make our life better!
Julie,
Thank you for this post! I know that having your own business is hard work with little time off. It is interesting to read about all that goes on behind the scenes. You are obviously very good at what you do. Your “real-life” classes sound like a blast. The work that goes into those must be enormous. Makes me realize that when a designer/teacher in the on-line art/scrapbooking world is not “creating” a new class for me – they are probably still in the development stage. So while I wait (and whine) they are probably hard at work day and night trying to get it ready for me to sit back and enjoy! Thank you for all that you do and share with us. You make our life better!
Julie,
Thank you for this post! I know that having your own business is hard work with little time off. It is interesting to read about all that goes on behind the scenes. You are obviously very good at what you do. Your “real-life” classes sound like a blast. The work that goes into those must be enormous. Makes me realize that when a designer/teacher in the on-line art/scrapbooking world is not “creating” a new class for me – they are probably still in the development stage. So while I wait (and whine) they are probably hard at work day and night trying to get it ready for me to sit back and enjoy! Thank you for all that you do and share with us. You make our life better!
Great peek into your professional life. Thanks for sharing.
Great peek into your professional life. Thanks for sharing.
Great peek into your professional life. Thanks for sharing.
Great peek into your professional life. Thanks for sharing.
Great peek into your professional life. Thanks for sharing.
You’re a fantastic model for Generation Y people who are graduating from college with debt and a major To Do list. You transcended the telecommute realm as well and you don’t report to anybody but you which I think is really great. So, who does your performance reviews….you or your mom?
You’re a fantastic model for Generation Y people who are graduating from college with debt and a major To Do list. You transcended the telecommute realm as well and you don’t report to anybody but you which I think is really great. So, who does your performance reviews….you or your mom?
You’re a fantastic model for Generation Y people who are graduating from college with debt and a major To Do list. You transcended the telecommute realm as well and you don’t report to anybody but you which I think is really great. So, who does your performance reviews….you or your mom?
You’re a fantastic model for Generation Y people who are graduating from college with debt and a major To Do list. You transcended the telecommute realm as well and you don’t report to anybody but you which I think is really great. So, who does your performance reviews….you or your mom?
You’re a fantastic model for Generation Y people who are graduating from college with debt and a major To Do list. You transcended the telecommute realm as well and you don’t report to anybody but you which I think is really great. So, who does your performance reviews….you or your mom?
Gosh, Julie, I am sure once you typed this post, you even realized how large your work load is and how much stuff you have to do on the computer. If I were you, I would have to hire someone, at least part time. You are truly amazing!
Gosh, Julie, I am sure once you typed this post, you even realized how large your work load is and how much stuff you have to do on the computer. If I were you, I would have to hire someone, at least part time. You are truly amazing!
Gosh, Julie, I am sure once you typed this post, you even realized how large your work load is and how much stuff you have to do on the computer. If I were you, I would have to hire someone, at least part time. You are truly amazing!
Gosh, Julie, I am sure once you typed this post, you even realized how large your work load is and how much stuff you have to do on the computer. If I were you, I would have to hire someone, at least part time. You are truly amazing!
Gosh, Julie, I am sure once you typed this post, you even realized how large your work load is and how much stuff you have to do on the computer. If I were you, I would have to hire someone, at least part time. You are truly amazing!
You continue to inspire me! Wow..you sound very organized and focused. THanks so much for taking the time and sharing what it takes to make it all work as a full time artist and that you too do not like the constant record keeping. Self care is so important.
You continue to inspire me! Wow..you sound very organized and focused. THanks so much for taking the time and sharing what it takes to make it all work as a full time artist and that you too do not like the constant record keeping. Self care is so important.
You continue to inspire me! Wow..you sound very organized and focused. THanks so much for taking the time and sharing what it takes to make it all work as a full time artist and that you too do not like the constant record keeping. Self care is so important.
You continue to inspire me! Wow..you sound very organized and focused. THanks so much for taking the time and sharing what it takes to make it all work as a full time artist and that you too do not like the constant record keeping. Self care is so important.
You continue to inspire me! Wow..you sound very organized and focused. THanks so much for taking the time and sharing what it takes to make it all work as a full time artist and that you too do not like the constant record keeping. Self care is so important.
Wonderfully inspiring Julie. I had some idea if the amount of work you put in because your posts are do frequent and so informative. You make it look easy and with Nary a complaint- totally amazing. Thanks for sharing some if the back story- I’m always curious how I can try to make it work for myself. Ps you look AMAZING!!! everything- hair, make up, clothes. 🙂
Wonderfully inspiring Julie. I had some idea if the amount of work you put in because your posts are do frequent and so informative. You make it look easy and with Nary a complaint- totally amazing. Thanks for sharing some if the back story- I’m always curious how I can try to make it work for myself. Ps you look AMAZING!!! everything- hair, make up, clothes. 🙂
Wonderfully inspiring Julie. I had some idea if the amount of work you put in because your posts are do frequent and so informative. You make it look easy and with Nary a complaint- totally amazing. Thanks for sharing some if the back story- I’m always curious how I can try to make it work for myself. Ps you look AMAZING!!! everything- hair, make up, clothes. 🙂
Wonderfully inspiring Julie. I had some idea if the amount of work you put in because your posts are do frequent and so informative. You make it look easy and with Nary a complaint- totally amazing. Thanks for sharing some if the back story- I’m always curious how I can try to make it work for myself. Ps you look AMAZING!!! everything- hair, make up, clothes. 🙂
Wonderfully inspiring Julie. I had some idea if the amount of work you put in because your posts are do frequent and so informative. You make it look easy and with Nary a complaint- totally amazing. Thanks for sharing some if the back story- I’m always curious how I can try to make it work for myself. Ps you look AMAZING!!! everything- hair, make up, clothes. 🙂
Have always worked for someone else and wished for the freedom to work for myself…others have told me that having your own business usually means working longer hours. Your post certainly reinforces that, BUT it sounds like you love most everything that you do. And, I for one, am glad that you do! I am so grateful that you share your talents! Thanks, Julie! You are an inspiration.
Have always worked for someone else and wished for the freedom to work for myself…others have told me that having your own business usually means working longer hours. Your post certainly reinforces that, BUT it sounds like you love most everything that you do. And, I for one, am glad that you do! I am so grateful that you share your talents! Thanks, Julie! You are an inspiration.
Have always worked for someone else and wished for the freedom to work for myself…others have told me that having your own business usually means working longer hours. Your post certainly reinforces that, BUT it sounds like you love most everything that you do. And, I for one, am glad that you do! I am so grateful that you share your talents! Thanks, Julie! You are an inspiration.
Have always worked for someone else and wished for the freedom to work for myself…others have told me that having your own business usually means working longer hours. Your post certainly reinforces that, BUT it sounds like you love most everything that you do. And, I for one, am glad that you do! I am so grateful that you share your talents! Thanks, Julie! You are an inspiration.
Have always worked for someone else and wished for the freedom to work for myself…others have told me that having your own business usually means working longer hours. Your post certainly reinforces that, BUT it sounds like you love most everything that you do. And, I for one, am glad that you do! I am so grateful that you share your talents! Thanks, Julie! You are an inspiration.
I just want to say thank you for writing this. I sometimes feel like my art gets lost in the business side of things. My family thinks I spend more time on the computer than creating but this is the way I can make it happen. So thanks again for being honest and open about what it really means to be a working artist.
I just want to say thank you for writing this. I sometimes feel like my art gets lost in the business side of things. My family thinks I spend more time on the computer than creating but this is the way I can make it happen. So thanks again for being honest and open about what it really means to be a working artist.
I just want to say thank you for writing this. I sometimes feel like my art gets lost in the business side of things. My family thinks I spend more time on the computer than creating but this is the way I can make it happen. So thanks again for being honest and open about what it really means to be a working artist.
I just want to say thank you for writing this. I sometimes feel like my art gets lost in the business side of things. My family thinks I spend more time on the computer than creating but this is the way I can make it happen. So thanks again for being honest and open about what it really means to be a working artist.
I just want to say thank you for writing this. I sometimes feel like my art gets lost in the business side of things. My family thinks I spend more time on the computer than creating but this is the way I can make it happen. So thanks again for being honest and open about what it really means to be a working artist.
Thanks for sharing, now I know again that I’m not the only one.
Thanks for sharing, now I know again that I’m not the only one.
Thanks for sharing, now I know again that I’m not the only one.
Thanks for sharing, now I know again that I’m not the only one.
Thanks for sharing, now I know again that I’m not the only one.
Wow! You are really busy. What a lot of tasks to do. You must be really organized. Looking great, Julie!
Wow! You are really busy. What a lot of tasks to do. You must be really organized. Looking great, Julie!
Wow! You are really busy. What a lot of tasks to do. You must be really organized. Looking great, Julie!
Wow! You are really busy. What a lot of tasks to do. You must be really organized. Looking great, Julie!
Wow! You are really busy. What a lot of tasks to do. You must be really organized. Looking great, Julie!
I LOVE this. I discovered, too, when I started my small business that there was more to the “business” part than there was about my actual crafting.
It’s evident to me that you work so hard, Julie. Whenever I’m tempted to be jealous of someone (like you) who has achieved much, I remember that I haven’t worked as hard as them. Perhaps when I do, you’ll see me on the cover of a magazine (like Mike Wazowski). 😉
Thanks for all of your inspiration! And if I’m in NYC, I’d love to steal you away from your computer and have a cup of coffee with you!
Fondly, Tami
I LOVE this. I discovered, too, when I started my small business that there was more to the “business” part than there was about my actual crafting.
It’s evident to me that you work so hard, Julie. Whenever I’m tempted to be jealous of someone (like you) who has achieved much, I remember that I haven’t worked as hard as them. Perhaps when I do, you’ll see me on the cover of a magazine (like Mike Wazowski). 😉
Thanks for all of your inspiration! And if I’m in NYC, I’d love to steal you away from your computer and have a cup of coffee with you!
Fondly, Tami
I LOVE this. I discovered, too, when I started my small business that there was more to the “business” part than there was about my actual crafting.
It’s evident to me that you work so hard, Julie. Whenever I’m tempted to be jealous of someone (like you) who has achieved much, I remember that I haven’t worked as hard as them. Perhaps when I do, you’ll see me on the cover of a magazine (like Mike Wazowski). 😉
Thanks for all of your inspiration! And if I’m in NYC, I’d love to steal you away from your computer and have a cup of coffee with you!
Fondly, Tami
I LOVE this. I discovered, too, when I started my small business that there was more to the “business” part than there was about my actual crafting.
It’s evident to me that you work so hard, Julie. Whenever I’m tempted to be jealous of someone (like you) who has achieved much, I remember that I haven’t worked as hard as them. Perhaps when I do, you’ll see me on the cover of a magazine (like Mike Wazowski). 😉
Thanks for all of your inspiration! And if I’m in NYC, I’d love to steal you away from your computer and have a cup of coffee with you!
Fondly, Tami
I LOVE this. I discovered, too, when I started my small business that there was more to the “business” part than there was about my actual crafting.
It’s evident to me that you work so hard, Julie. Whenever I’m tempted to be jealous of someone (like you) who has achieved much, I remember that I haven’t worked as hard as them. Perhaps when I do, you’ll see me on the cover of a magazine (like Mike Wazowski). 😉
Thanks for all of your inspiration! And if I’m in NYC, I’d love to steal you away from your computer and have a cup of coffee with you!
Fondly, Tami
Julie, thanks for your behind the scenes peek into the nuts and bolts of creating your own paradise. Your discipline is admirable and though it’s taken me a little while, I have finally joined the “make art” everyday crowd. After an annoying day at work or a joyful phone call, it’s good to know I can sit down and open my journal for a little art play. Thanks again for being an inspiration. Keep up the good work!
Julie, thanks for your behind the scenes peek into the nuts and bolts of creating your own paradise. Your discipline is admirable and though it’s taken me a little while, I have finally joined the “make art” everyday crowd. After an annoying day at work or a joyful phone call, it’s good to know I can sit down and open my journal for a little art play. Thanks again for being an inspiration. Keep up the good work!
Julie, thanks for your behind the scenes peek into the nuts and bolts of creating your own paradise. Your discipline is admirable and though it’s taken me a little while, I have finally joined the “make art” everyday crowd. After an annoying day at work or a joyful phone call, it’s good to know I can sit down and open my journal for a little art play. Thanks again for being an inspiration. Keep up the good work!
Julie, thanks for your behind the scenes peek into the nuts and bolts of creating your own paradise. Your discipline is admirable and though it’s taken me a little while, I have finally joined the “make art” everyday crowd. After an annoying day at work or a joyful phone call, it’s good to know I can sit down and open my journal for a little art play. Thanks again for being an inspiration. Keep up the good work!
Julie, thanks for your behind the scenes peek into the nuts and bolts of creating your own paradise. Your discipline is admirable and though it’s taken me a little while, I have finally joined the “make art” everyday crowd. After an annoying day at work or a joyful phone call, it’s good to know I can sit down and open my journal for a little art play. Thanks again for being an inspiration. Keep up the good work!
OMG! It’s a good thing you’re young, talented and smart! Now that I’m retired and started building and working on the Women’s Art Retreat, reading all the things you do in a day, I’m scared! If I can apply myself to do half of what you accomplish I will hope to achieve my goal to create and provide a creative and satisfying place for women.
See you soon, Sherri
OMG! It’s a good thing you’re young, talented and smart! Now that I’m retired and started building and working on the Women’s Art Retreat, reading all the things you do in a day, I’m scared! If I can apply myself to do half of what you accomplish I will hope to achieve my goal to create and provide a creative and satisfying place for women.
See you soon, Sherri
OMG! It’s a good thing you’re young, talented and smart! Now that I’m retired and started building and working on the Women’s Art Retreat, reading all the things you do in a day, I’m scared! If I can apply myself to do half of what you accomplish I will hope to achieve my goal to create and provide a creative and satisfying place for women.
See you soon, Sherri
OMG! It’s a good thing you’re young, talented and smart! Now that I’m retired and started building and working on the Women’s Art Retreat, reading all the things you do in a day, I’m scared! If I can apply myself to do half of what you accomplish I will hope to achieve my goal to create and provide a creative and satisfying place for women.
See you soon, Sherri
OMG! It’s a good thing you’re young, talented and smart! Now that I’m retired and started building and working on the Women’s Art Retreat, reading all the things you do in a day, I’m scared! If I can apply myself to do half of what you accomplish I will hope to achieve my goal to create and provide a creative and satisfying place for women.
See you soon, Sherri
My partner runs his own business from home, not a creative one – but I still see so much of him in what you say here. His only help is my occasional driving around to deliveries or pick stuff up – or my Dad if I’m busy. It’s interesting how similar what you and he both say actually. I joke about when we go on holiday (and we can go for no more than 5 nights) he takes some of his best selling stock with us and packing supplies just in case he gets a sale while we are away. And yes, in a tiny secluded Scottish post office he was there weighing up parcels and posting them before we set off for days out. This was a really interesting read. Thanks Julie 🙂
My partner runs his own business from home, not a creative one – but I still see so much of him in what you say here. His only help is my occasional driving around to deliveries or pick stuff up – or my Dad if I’m busy. It’s interesting how similar what you and he both say actually. I joke about when we go on holiday (and we can go for no more than 5 nights) he takes some of his best selling stock with us and packing supplies just in case he gets a sale while we are away. And yes, in a tiny secluded Scottish post office he was there weighing up parcels and posting them before we set off for days out. This was a really interesting read. Thanks Julie 🙂
My partner runs his own business from home, not a creative one – but I still see so much of him in what you say here. His only help is my occasional driving around to deliveries or pick stuff up – or my Dad if I’m busy. It’s interesting how similar what you and he both say actually. I joke about when we go on holiday (and we can go for no more than 5 nights) he takes some of his best selling stock with us and packing supplies just in case he gets a sale while we are away. And yes, in a tiny secluded Scottish post office he was there weighing up parcels and posting them before we set off for days out. This was a really interesting read. Thanks Julie 🙂
My partner runs his own business from home, not a creative one – but I still see so much of him in what you say here. His only help is my occasional driving around to deliveries or pick stuff up – or my Dad if I’m busy. It’s interesting how similar what you and he both say actually. I joke about when we go on holiday (and we can go for no more than 5 nights) he takes some of his best selling stock with us and packing supplies just in case he gets a sale while we are away. And yes, in a tiny secluded Scottish post office he was there weighing up parcels and posting them before we set off for days out. This was a really interesting read. Thanks Julie 🙂
My partner runs his own business from home, not a creative one – but I still see so much of him in what you say here. His only help is my occasional driving around to deliveries or pick stuff up – or my Dad if I’m busy. It’s interesting how similar what you and he both say actually. I joke about when we go on holiday (and we can go for no more than 5 nights) he takes some of his best selling stock with us and packing supplies just in case he gets a sale while we are away. And yes, in a tiny secluded Scottish post office he was there weighing up parcels and posting them before we set off for days out. This was a really interesting read. Thanks Julie 🙂
Thank you, Julie, for letting us see how you work behind the scenes.
Thank you, Julie, for letting us see how you work behind the scenes.
Thank you, Julie, for letting us see how you work behind the scenes.
Thank you, Julie, for letting us see how you work behind the scenes.
Thank you, Julie, for letting us see how you work behind the scenes.
I’m exhausted.
I’m exhausted.
I’m exhausted.
I’m exhausted.
I’m exhausted.
Wow, that is a lot! You are such a rock star to me!
Wow, that is a lot! You are such a rock star to me!
Wow, that is a lot! You are such a rock star to me!
Wow, that is a lot! You are such a rock star to me!
Wow, that is a lot! You are such a rock star to me!
Holy cats…..when do you grocery shop?! You need an assistant!
Holy cats…..when do you grocery shop?! You need an assistant!
Holy cats…..when do you grocery shop?! You need an assistant!
Holy cats…..when do you grocery shop?! You need an assistant!
Holy cats…..when do you grocery shop?! You need an assistant!
This is a really insightful post and you deserve all your success. Thanks for sharing your amazing skills, insight and thoughtful musings.
This is a really insightful post and you deserve all your success. Thanks for sharing your amazing skills, insight and thoughtful musings.
This is a really insightful post and you deserve all your success. Thanks for sharing your amazing skills, insight and thoughtful musings.
This is a really insightful post and you deserve all your success. Thanks for sharing your amazing skills, insight and thoughtful musings.
This is a really insightful post and you deserve all your success. Thanks for sharing your amazing skills, insight and thoughtful musings.
Thank you for being so frank and honest with your share. I am trying to make it in this business as an artist and I HATE all the paperwork boring tedious stuff, and sometimes feel like I get sucked away with the running the business part…and my creative side gets deflated. It’s good to know it takes hard work, because I am working my tail off and beginning to wonder if it will yield results! Looks like you have earned every bit of success and I applaud you! 🙂
Thank you for being so frank and honest with your share. I am trying to make it in this business as an artist and I HATE all the paperwork boring tedious stuff, and sometimes feel like I get sucked away with the running the business part…and my creative side gets deflated. It’s good to know it takes hard work, because I am working my tail off and beginning to wonder if it will yield results! Looks like you have earned every bit of success and I applaud you! 🙂
Thank you for being so frank and honest with your share. I am trying to make it in this business as an artist and I HATE all the paperwork boring tedious stuff, and sometimes feel like I get sucked away with the running the business part…and my creative side gets deflated. It’s good to know it takes hard work, because I am working my tail off and beginning to wonder if it will yield results! Looks like you have earned every bit of success and I applaud you! 🙂
Thank you for being so frank and honest with your share. I am trying to make it in this business as an artist and I HATE all the paperwork boring tedious stuff, and sometimes feel like I get sucked away with the running the business part…and my creative side gets deflated. It’s good to know it takes hard work, because I am working my tail off and beginning to wonder if it will yield results! Looks like you have earned every bit of success and I applaud you! 🙂
Thank you for being so frank and honest with your share. I am trying to make it in this business as an artist and I HATE all the paperwork boring tedious stuff, and sometimes feel like I get sucked away with the running the business part…and my creative side gets deflated. It’s good to know it takes hard work, because I am working my tail off and beginning to wonder if it will yield results! Looks like you have earned every bit of success and I applaud you! 🙂
Wow, Julie. You are one busy person. I owned my own business for a while so I understand all that paper work. You amaze me with all that you can do.
Wow, Julie. You are one busy person. I owned my own business for a while so I understand all that paper work. You amaze me with all that you can do.
Wow, Julie. You are one busy person. I owned my own business for a while so I understand all that paper work. You amaze me with all that you can do.
Wow, Julie. You are one busy person. I owned my own business for a while so I understand all that paper work. You amaze me with all that you can do.
Wow, Julie. You are one busy person. I owned my own business for a while so I understand all that paper work. You amaze me with all that you can do.
Your work is appreciated Julie. I subscribe to many blogs but more often than not I do not have time to to actually open and devour their content. (It definitely is a rabbit hole that has to be managed.) Yours however is one that i just can’t delete. If I don’t have time to read it, I leave it in my in box until I can at least quick read it! You always have relevant, organized, and interesting art/articles delivered in a way that makes me feel like I know you personally. You make it seem effortless but after a tour through your work life it is clearly due to a lot of effort! Keep up the good work! You are bound to have a STAFF soon! LOL/ really though, I know it will!
Your work is appreciated Julie. I subscribe to many blogs but more often than not I do not have time to to actually open and devour their content. (It definitely is a rabbit hole that has to be managed.) Yours however is one that i just can’t delete. If I don’t have time to read it, I leave it in my in box until I can at least quick read it! You always have relevant, organized, and interesting art/articles delivered in a way that makes me feel like I know you personally. You make it seem effortless but after a tour through your work life it is clearly due to a lot of effort! Keep up the good work! You are bound to have a STAFF soon! LOL/ really though, I know it will!
Your work is appreciated Julie. I subscribe to many blogs but more often than not I do not have time to to actually open and devour their content. (It definitely is a rabbit hole that has to be managed.) Yours however is one that i just can’t delete. If I don’t have time to read it, I leave it in my in box until I can at least quick read it! You always have relevant, organized, and interesting art/articles delivered in a way that makes me feel like I know you personally. You make it seem effortless but after a tour through your work life it is clearly due to a lot of effort! Keep up the good work! You are bound to have a STAFF soon! LOL/ really though, I know it will!
Your work is appreciated Julie. I subscribe to many blogs but more often than not I do not have time to to actually open and devour their content. (It definitely is a rabbit hole that has to be managed.) Yours however is one that i just can’t delete. If I don’t have time to read it, I leave it in my in box until I can at least quick read it! You always have relevant, organized, and interesting art/articles delivered in a way that makes me feel like I know you personally. You make it seem effortless but after a tour through your work life it is clearly due to a lot of effort! Keep up the good work! You are bound to have a STAFF soon! LOL/ really though, I know it will!
Your work is appreciated Julie. I subscribe to many blogs but more often than not I do not have time to to actually open and devour their content. (It definitely is a rabbit hole that has to be managed.) Yours however is one that i just can’t delete. If I don’t have time to read it, I leave it in my in box until I can at least quick read it! You always have relevant, organized, and interesting art/articles delivered in a way that makes me feel like I know you personally. You make it seem effortless but after a tour through your work life it is clearly due to a lot of effort! Keep up the good work! You are bound to have a STAFF soon! LOL/ really though, I know it will!
Awesome post, it is eye opening to see in black and white how much you truly have to do in order to educate and inspire people like me. You really make it look easy. I didn’t see your Scrapbooking show you do on that list….. :0 Next time I even think of complaining in frustration when I am struggling trying to work out a technique or what to do next in my journal, I will definitely take pause and think about how hard you work so I am able to do what I do just for fun. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer…. YOU ROCK SISTER!!!!! P.S. Thank your awesome Mama for pitching in and helping out as well. ((((HUGS))))
Awesome post, it is eye opening to see in black and white how much you truly have to do in order to educate and inspire people like me. You really make it look easy. I didn’t see your Scrapbooking show you do on that list….. :0 Next time I even think of complaining in frustration when I am struggling trying to work out a technique or what to do next in my journal, I will definitely take pause and think about how hard you work so I am able to do what I do just for fun. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer…. YOU ROCK SISTER!!!!! P.S. Thank your awesome Mama for pitching in and helping out as well. ((((HUGS))))
Awesome post, it is eye opening to see in black and white how much you truly have to do in order to educate and inspire people like me. You really make it look easy. I didn’t see your Scrapbooking show you do on that list….. :0 Next time I even think of complaining in frustration when I am struggling trying to work out a technique or what to do next in my journal, I will definitely take pause and think about how hard you work so I am able to do what I do just for fun. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer…. YOU ROCK SISTER!!!!! P.S. Thank your awesome Mama for pitching in and helping out as well. ((((HUGS))))
Awesome post, it is eye opening to see in black and white how much you truly have to do in order to educate and inspire people like me. You really make it look easy. I didn’t see your Scrapbooking show you do on that list….. :0 Next time I even think of complaining in frustration when I am struggling trying to work out a technique or what to do next in my journal, I will definitely take pause and think about how hard you work so I am able to do what I do just for fun. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer…. YOU ROCK SISTER!!!!! P.S. Thank your awesome Mama for pitching in and helping out as well. ((((HUGS))))
Awesome post, it is eye opening to see in black and white how much you truly have to do in order to educate and inspire people like me. You really make it look easy. I didn’t see your Scrapbooking show you do on that list….. :0 Next time I even think of complaining in frustration when I am struggling trying to work out a technique or what to do next in my journal, I will definitely take pause and think about how hard you work so I am able to do what I do just for fun. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer…. YOU ROCK SISTER!!!!! P.S. Thank your awesome Mama for pitching in and helping out as well. ((((HUGS))))
Isn’t it awesome to be a work-a-holic? 😀 I loved reading about your day. 🙂
Isn’t it awesome to be a work-a-holic? 😀 I loved reading about your day. 🙂
Isn’t it awesome to be a work-a-holic? 😀 I loved reading about your day. 🙂
Isn’t it awesome to be a work-a-holic? 😀 I loved reading about your day. 🙂
Isn’t it awesome to be a work-a-holic? 😀 I loved reading about your day. 🙂
Exhausting!! Just reading about it made me tired. When do you sleep? You do such beautiful work…
Exhausting!! Just reading about it made me tired. When do you sleep? You do such beautiful work…
Exhausting!! Just reading about it made me tired. When do you sleep? You do such beautiful work…
Exhausting!! Just reading about it made me tired. When do you sleep? You do such beautiful work…
Exhausting!! Just reading about it made me tired. When do you sleep? You do such beautiful work…
WOW!! This was awesome to read, I had no idea all the behind work you do. Thanks so much for giving us more then 100%, all that you share and do for us is so generous of you. I am thankful for all you’ve done and taught me about art journaling. Taking your 30 day class changed me and showed me how easy you can squeeze in 10mts of art each day. Keep up the good work and Julie, looking forward to many more years of inspiration from you!
You are looking good too, love seeing how easy and frequent you take self photos!!
WOW!! This was awesome to read, I had no idea all the behind work you do. Thanks so much for giving us more then 100%, all that you share and do for us is so generous of you. I am thankful for all you’ve done and taught me about art journaling. Taking your 30 day class changed me and showed me how easy you can squeeze in 10mts of art each day. Keep up the good work and Julie, looking forward to many more years of inspiration from you!
You are looking good too, love seeing how easy and frequent you take self photos!!
WOW!! This was awesome to read, I had no idea all the behind work you do. Thanks so much for giving us more then 100%, all that you share and do for us is so generous of you. I am thankful for all you’ve done and taught me about art journaling. Taking your 30 day class changed me and showed me how easy you can squeeze in 10mts of art each day. Keep up the good work and Julie, looking forward to many more years of inspiration from you!
You are looking good too, love seeing how easy and frequent you take self photos!!
WOW!! This was awesome to read, I had no idea all the behind work you do. Thanks so much for giving us more then 100%, all that you share and do for us is so generous of you. I am thankful for all you’ve done and taught me about art journaling. Taking your 30 day class changed me and showed me how easy you can squeeze in 10mts of art each day. Keep up the good work and Julie, looking forward to many more years of inspiration from you!
You are looking good too, love seeing how easy and frequent you take self photos!!
WOW!! This was awesome to read, I had no idea all the behind work you do. Thanks so much for giving us more then 100%, all that you share and do for us is so generous of you. I am thankful for all you’ve done and taught me about art journaling. Taking your 30 day class changed me and showed me how easy you can squeeze in 10mts of art each day. Keep up the good work and Julie, looking forward to many more years of inspiration from you!
You are looking good too, love seeing how easy and frequent you take self photos!!
Thank you thank you thank you, for giving us a peek inside the business side of your creative world. I’m trying to figure out “how” to become a full time artist and the business side for me (at this point)is almost exhausting and that’s just on a small scale. And it’s very hard to keep up with all the social media. It’s nice to know that my juggling struggle is “real” and that artist like you, though you make it look easy, also experience it too. This article has inspired me to keep at it, and to get more organized. Thank you so much.
Thank you thank you thank you, for giving us a peek inside the business side of your creative world. I’m trying to figure out “how” to become a full time artist and the business side for me (at this point)is almost exhausting and that’s just on a small scale. And it’s very hard to keep up with all the social media. It’s nice to know that my juggling struggle is “real” and that artist like you, though you make it look easy, also experience it too. This article has inspired me to keep at it, and to get more organized. Thank you so much.
Thank you thank you thank you, for giving us a peek inside the business side of your creative world. I’m trying to figure out “how” to become a full time artist and the business side for me (at this point)is almost exhausting and that’s just on a small scale. And it’s very hard to keep up with all the social media. It’s nice to know that my juggling struggle is “real” and that artist like you, though you make it look easy, also experience it too. This article has inspired me to keep at it, and to get more organized. Thank you so much.
Thank you thank you thank you, for giving us a peek inside the business side of your creative world. I’m trying to figure out “how” to become a full time artist and the business side for me (at this point)is almost exhausting and that’s just on a small scale. And it’s very hard to keep up with all the social media. It’s nice to know that my juggling struggle is “real” and that artist like you, though you make it look easy, also experience it too. This article has inspired me to keep at it, and to get more organized. Thank you so much.
Thank you thank you thank you, for giving us a peek inside the business side of your creative world. I’m trying to figure out “how” to become a full time artist and the business side for me (at this point)is almost exhausting and that’s just on a small scale. And it’s very hard to keep up with all the social media. It’s nice to know that my juggling struggle is “real” and that artist like you, though you make it look easy, also experience it too. This article has inspired me to keep at it, and to get more organized. Thank you so much.
Julie – you are very generous & inspiring. Jill
Julie – you are very generous & inspiring. Jill
Julie – you are very generous & inspiring. Jill
Julie – you are very generous & inspiring. Jill
Julie – you are very generous & inspiring. Jill
You are amazing. And I’m doubly thankful that you took the time to answer my silly email today. Wow!
You are amazing. And I’m doubly thankful that you took the time to answer my silly email today. Wow!
You are amazing. And I’m doubly thankful that you took the time to answer my silly email today. Wow!
You are amazing. And I’m doubly thankful that you took the time to answer my silly email today. Wow!
You are amazing. And I’m doubly thankful that you took the time to answer my silly email today. Wow!
Whew! makes me tired just reading it. Even though I understand it and recognize it in my own life. I, for one, am very thankful for your interactions. It surprises me whenever you comment on one of my pictures or tweets. My son and I really do get so much from your offerings.
Whew! makes me tired just reading it. Even though I understand it and recognize it in my own life. I, for one, am very thankful for your interactions. It surprises me whenever you comment on one of my pictures or tweets. My son and I really do get so much from your offerings.
Whew! makes me tired just reading it. Even though I understand it and recognize it in my own life. I, for one, am very thankful for your interactions. It surprises me whenever you comment on one of my pictures or tweets. My son and I really do get so much from your offerings.
Whew! makes me tired just reading it. Even though I understand it and recognize it in my own life. I, for one, am very thankful for your interactions. It surprises me whenever you comment on one of my pictures or tweets. My son and I really do get so much from your offerings.
Whew! makes me tired just reading it. Even though I understand it and recognize it in my own life. I, for one, am very thankful for your interactions. It surprises me whenever you comment on one of my pictures or tweets. My son and I really do get so much from your offerings.
3000 likes!! Thanks for the peek into your life! patsy
3000 likes!! Thanks for the peek into your life! patsy
3000 likes!! Thanks for the peek into your life! patsy
3000 likes!! Thanks for the peek into your life! patsy
3000 likes!! Thanks for the peek into your life! patsy
Wow! Julie, reading this shows how much work you do! You are doing a great job and I really admire your work! Your mom is so amazing! Thank you for all that you are doing! Stay inspired and wishing you all the very best!
Wow! Julie, reading this shows how much work you do! You are doing a great job and I really admire your work! Your mom is so amazing! Thank you for all that you are doing! Stay inspired and wishing you all the very best!
Wow! Julie, reading this shows how much work you do! You are doing a great job and I really admire your work! Your mom is so amazing! Thank you for all that you are doing! Stay inspired and wishing you all the very best!
Wow! Julie, reading this shows how much work you do! You are doing a great job and I really admire your work! Your mom is so amazing! Thank you for all that you are doing! Stay inspired and wishing you all the very best!
Wow! Julie, reading this shows how much work you do! You are doing a great job and I really admire your work! Your mom is so amazing! Thank you for all that you are doing! Stay inspired and wishing you all the very best!
amazing…thank you for sharing this list…i try to maintain some of that along with a family and 2 households…and a huge dog that needs 2 walks a day…you rock…xo
amazing…thank you for sharing this list…i try to maintain some of that along with a family and 2 households…and a huge dog that needs 2 walks a day…you rock…xo
amazing…thank you for sharing this list…i try to maintain some of that along with a family and 2 households…and a huge dog that needs 2 walks a day…you rock…xo
amazing…thank you for sharing this list…i try to maintain some of that along with a family and 2 households…and a huge dog that needs 2 walks a day…you rock…xo
amazing…thank you for sharing this list…i try to maintain some of that along with a family and 2 households…and a huge dog that needs 2 walks a day…you rock…xo
One thing I learned when I was self – employed was to take that word literally. I.e I employed myself. Which meant I had to treat myself as well as I would any employee that I might have. Would I expect my employee to work all weekend. No. So I should not expect myself to do that for example I’ts hard I grant you, but it was the best lesson I learned to stay healthy and productive when self- employed.
One thing I learned when I was self – employed was to take that word literally. I.e I employed myself. Which meant I had to treat myself as well as I would any employee that I might have. Would I expect my employee to work all weekend. No. So I should not expect myself to do that for example I’ts hard I grant you, but it was the best lesson I learned to stay healthy and productive when self- employed.
One thing I learned when I was self – employed was to take that word literally. I.e I employed myself. Which meant I had to treat myself as well as I would any employee that I might have. Would I expect my employee to work all weekend. No. So I should not expect myself to do that for example I’ts hard I grant you, but it was the best lesson I learned to stay healthy and productive when self- employed.
One thing I learned when I was self – employed was to take that word literally. I.e I employed myself. Which meant I had to treat myself as well as I would any employee that I might have. Would I expect my employee to work all weekend. No. So I should not expect myself to do that for example I’ts hard I grant you, but it was the best lesson I learned to stay healthy and productive when self- employed.
One thing I learned when I was self – employed was to take that word literally. I.e I employed myself. Which meant I had to treat myself as well as I would any employee that I might have. Would I expect my employee to work all weekend. No. So I should not expect myself to do that for example I’ts hard I grant you, but it was the best lesson I learned to stay healthy and productive when self- employed.
thank you for taking the time to share this.
thank you for taking the time to share this.
thank you for taking the time to share this.
thank you for taking the time to share this.
thank you for taking the time to share this.
This is one of my favorite blog posts you’ve done. So authentic and inspiring. Thank you!
This is one of my favorite blog posts you’ve done. So authentic and inspiring. Thank you!
This is one of my favorite blog posts you’ve done. So authentic and inspiring. Thank you!
This is one of my favorite blog posts you’ve done. So authentic and inspiring. Thank you!
This is one of my favorite blog posts you’ve done. So authentic and inspiring. Thank you!
I hesitate to comment, knowing that this is just one MORE email in your box, but I wanted to say how grateful I am for all the extra time you put in to this blog and tutorials, more than you really have to, and how inspirational that is for me. Our theater had a similar policy of those who worked the business end having to also keep acting and directing.
I hesitate to comment, knowing that this is just one MORE email in your box, but I wanted to say how grateful I am for all the extra time you put in to this blog and tutorials, more than you really have to, and how inspirational that is for me. Our theater had a similar policy of those who worked the business end having to also keep acting and directing.
I hesitate to comment, knowing that this is just one MORE email in your box, but I wanted to say how grateful I am for all the extra time you put in to this blog and tutorials, more than you really have to, and how inspirational that is for me. Our theater had a similar policy of those who worked the business end having to also keep acting and directing.
I hesitate to comment, knowing that this is just one MORE email in your box, but I wanted to say how grateful I am for all the extra time you put in to this blog and tutorials, more than you really have to, and how inspirational that is for me. Our theater had a similar policy of those who worked the business end having to also keep acting and directing.
I hesitate to comment, knowing that this is just one MORE email in your box, but I wanted to say how grateful I am for all the extra time you put in to this blog and tutorials, more than you really have to, and how inspirational that is for me. Our theater had a similar policy of those who worked the business end having to also keep acting and directing.
Sooooo… when do you sleep? Great post. You are one busy lady.
Sooooo… when do you sleep? Great post. You are one busy lady.
Sooooo… when do you sleep? Great post. You are one busy lady.
Sooooo… when do you sleep? Great post. You are one busy lady.
Sooooo… when do you sleep? Great post. You are one busy lady.
Howdy Julie,
What an outstanding blog post you have outlined!
In addition to my mixed-media art work, I process hundreds of emails in 4 accounts for the president and vice-president of a tiny company. I can do that for you too – gratis. May I send you my CV?
P.S. My local PBS station airs Scrapbook Soup 2010. I noticed that you are looking thinner in blog pix lately! A different person!
Peace,
Mary Lou ‘LuLu’ Haynes
http://www.lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com
Howdy Julie,
What an outstanding blog post you have outlined!
In addition to my mixed-media art work, I process hundreds of emails in 4 accounts for the president and vice-president of a tiny company. I can do that for you too – gratis. May I send you my CV?
P.S. My local PBS station airs Scrapbook Soup 2010. I noticed that you are looking thinner in blog pix lately! A different person!
Peace,
Mary Lou ‘LuLu’ Haynes
http://www.lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com
Howdy Julie,
What an outstanding blog post you have outlined!
In addition to my mixed-media art work, I process hundreds of emails in 4 accounts for the president and vice-president of a tiny company. I can do that for you too – gratis. May I send you my CV?
P.S. My local PBS station airs Scrapbook Soup 2010. I noticed that you are looking thinner in blog pix lately! A different person!
Peace,
Mary Lou ‘LuLu’ Haynes
http://www.lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com
Howdy Julie,
What an outstanding blog post you have outlined!
In addition to my mixed-media art work, I process hundreds of emails in 4 accounts for the president and vice-president of a tiny company. I can do that for you too – gratis. May I send you my CV?
P.S. My local PBS station airs Scrapbook Soup 2010. I noticed that you are looking thinner in blog pix lately! A different person!
Peace,
Mary Lou ‘LuLu’ Haynes
http://www.lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com
Howdy Julie,
What an outstanding blog post you have outlined!
In addition to my mixed-media art work, I process hundreds of emails in 4 accounts for the president and vice-president of a tiny company. I can do that for you too – gratis. May I send you my CV?
P.S. My local PBS station airs Scrapbook Soup 2010. I noticed that you are looking thinner in blog pix lately! A different person!
Peace,
Mary Lou ‘LuLu’ Haynes
http://www.lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com
Wonderful post Julie. I can relate to much of it! Great to cross paths at CREATE!
Wonderful post Julie. I can relate to much of it! Great to cross paths at CREATE!
Wonderful post Julie. I can relate to much of it! Great to cross paths at CREATE!
Wonderful post Julie. I can relate to much of it! Great to cross paths at CREATE!
Wonderful post Julie. I can relate to much of it! Great to cross paths at CREATE!
Awesome post. So informative and I find it amazing that you are able to handle all avenues of your profession and still be able to be such a talented artist. I am so thankful that you do so. I love your work and am always so amazed at all the facets of your artistry. It is very good that your Mom is on your team and I hope that as time goes on and you continue to gain notoriety and fame, you will be able to add to your “team” …. I have a feeling that you would still be a workaholic, but hey … having extra hours to just devote to all your artistic pursuits wouldn’t be a bad thing. “Smiles”
Hugs, Jane
Awesome post. So informative and I find it amazing that you are able to handle all avenues of your profession and still be able to be such a talented artist. I am so thankful that you do so. I love your work and am always so amazed at all the facets of your artistry. It is very good that your Mom is on your team and I hope that as time goes on and you continue to gain notoriety and fame, you will be able to add to your “team” …. I have a feeling that you would still be a workaholic, but hey … having extra hours to just devote to all your artistic pursuits wouldn’t be a bad thing. “Smiles”
Hugs, Jane
Awesome post. So informative and I find it amazing that you are able to handle all avenues of your profession and still be able to be such a talented artist. I am so thankful that you do so. I love your work and am always so amazed at all the facets of your artistry. It is very good that your Mom is on your team and I hope that as time goes on and you continue to gain notoriety and fame, you will be able to add to your “team” …. I have a feeling that you would still be a workaholic, but hey … having extra hours to just devote to all your artistic pursuits wouldn’t be a bad thing. “Smiles”
Hugs, Jane
Awesome post. So informative and I find it amazing that you are able to handle all avenues of your profession and still be able to be such a talented artist. I am so thankful that you do so. I love your work and am always so amazed at all the facets of your artistry. It is very good that your Mom is on your team and I hope that as time goes on and you continue to gain notoriety and fame, you will be able to add to your “team” …. I have a feeling that you would still be a workaholic, but hey … having extra hours to just devote to all your artistic pursuits wouldn’t be a bad thing. “Smiles”
Hugs, Jane
Awesome post. So informative and I find it amazing that you are able to handle all avenues of your profession and still be able to be such a talented artist. I am so thankful that you do so. I love your work and am always so amazed at all the facets of your artistry. It is very good that your Mom is on your team and I hope that as time goes on and you continue to gain notoriety and fame, you will be able to add to your “team” …. I have a feeling that you would still be a workaholic, but hey … having extra hours to just devote to all your artistic pursuits wouldn’t be a bad thing. “Smiles”
Hugs, Jane
Thank you so much for sharing !
Thank you so much for sharing !
Thank you so much for sharing !
Thank you so much for sharing !
Thank you so much for sharing !
Hi julie
thanks for sharing wonderfull article.
Hi julie
thanks for sharing wonderfull article.
Hi julie
thanks for sharing wonderfull article.
Hi julie
thanks for sharing wonderfull article.
Hi julie
thanks for sharing wonderfull article.