One Thing...Every Day.

I’ve come to realize that in the world of art, and maybe life in general, it’s never going to be one thing that makes you. Not the one shop that starts to sell your stuff or the famous person that buys your wares or the juried show you get into or your website, FB fan page or the events you put on by yourself or with friends. One thing will never make or break you. With that said, I have a new (?) theory. Ok, My friend Amelia told me she followed this theory: Do something, one thing, every day to further yourself closer to your dream/goal.

I’m trying to do this. You don’t have to do something huge, just something. This morning I got up and I posted a status update on the Covert Potters Association’s Facebook: Riddle me this, answer me that... I love handmade because___________. After I hit snooze a few times, I checked back with the FB page. Three people had already commented. Not bad for 20 minutes. It’s people being engaged by me about craft. It’s that connection that builds a following and makes people look for you, I hope. This past weekend, I made mugs for the upcoming sale. Monday I sent out the CPA’s first newsletter, Tuesday, check on the results. Always, checking on FB and Etsy, keeping track of my numbers. Tonight, I'm writing this article and tomorrow I will post this on my blog. Somedays I download photos, retouch and ready them for uploading.

One thing. I have information packets with me at all times and I will hand them out to people who are interested, have a shop, restaurant, or love for crafts. I talk with my fellow Covert Potters to get ideas, information, support, etc. It doesn’t have to be selling a pot or booking a huge event, just something. Make a call, check out a site, write...

I don’t know if all this will win the battle or the war. With the Monday-Friday job that sucks up all my time during the week. Being able to do something small helps me to keep my sanity. And with the fact that my job only has 16 days to go before I will be jobless, It keeps me focused and hopeful for the future.

Today I hope you will be able to do one thing...