As I continue growing and expanding in my art career, I find that I'm ready to take the next step with my pastel painting. And that would be selling them, of course.

So, I've decided it's time for: outdoor art festivals!

I always used to say that I didn't want to do outdoor fairs. Unpredictable weather was a big drawback, as well as the fact that they use up valuable summer weekends.

But, my kids are growing and my life is changing, and I'm ready to tackle taking my art to the great outdoors. 

I'm currently in preparation mode for this new endeavor. And, what do you know, I think I really like the preparation part of the process. I have enough experience at doing shows that it's not too challenging, but it's still new and fun.

​Step one, I've had about a dozen of my pastel paintings framed. I think they turned out wonderfully. I'll have a few more done soon, I think.

Step two, I've been working on some marketing materials so I can offer portrait commission information at the show. I do love painting portraits, so hopefully this will be a good way to encourage commissions!