tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260435224884335630.post5604132681078139536..comments2023-08-11T04:12:21.516-04:00Comments on Teresa Mallen Studio: fresh starts and chasing dreams...Teresa Mallenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17978596700598817430noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260435224884335630.post-38890982472874643932009-01-07T08:11:00.000-05:002009-01-07T08:11:00.000-05:00Hi Jan, Thanks for stopping by. I think one way ou...Hi Jan, Thanks for stopping by. I think one way out of a rut is to do something fresh and new. In the process you will probably find ideas for your new direction popping up. Have fun discovering what you want!<BR/><BR/>Hi Ana, I wish you all the best with your art business! A lot of artists dislike the type of work involved in running a business but I hope you find it enjoyable. I see running a business as just another creative thing I do. For example marketing is a very creative thing to do, especially if you are the one designing your media cards, business cards, website etc. Sounds like you are keen to get going and I look forward to seeing what you get up to.<BR/><BR/>Teresa, I believe most things are doable - it just depends on how badly you want something. Becoming accomplished at anything, takes lots of time and effort and many folks give up. As for being self taught, there are lots of us out here so be encouraged!!Teresa Mallenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17978596700598817430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260435224884335630.post-39062918358553643222009-01-05T10:03:00.000-05:002009-01-05T10:03:00.000-05:00Thank you for your honesty and encouragement! As s...Thank you for your honesty and encouragement! As someone who has little formal education in art (an art class or workshop here and there) it's encouraging for me to read of artists who are self-taught. You've reminded me that it's "doable". :-)Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186138266137470331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260435224884335630.post-64254202068237121462009-01-05T07:52:00.000-05:002009-01-05T07:52:00.000-05:00What a wonderful message, Teresa! Thank you.This ...What a wonderful message, Teresa! Thank you.<BR/><BR/>This is going to be my year to start my art business in a serious way. I need to make a living, and I may as well make it doing something I love. <BR/><BR/>I like that you did art for the love of it first and foremost. That is how I feel too. <BR/><BR/>If I did not need to eat, have a roof over my head, and pay bills, I would not even think of doing art for money. However, we cannot live on my husband's income alone. So, this year, I am going to seriously start marketing myself and my work. <BR/><BR/>I have to sit down and do some goal planning and work on some objectives. Then, I will tackle it, one bite at a time. <BR/><BR/>You are an inspiration. Thank you, thank you, thank you!Nothing to Seehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546118396229222978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260435224884335630.post-53194908260852865022009-01-05T06:11:00.000-05:002009-01-05T06:11:00.000-05:00Great post, Teresa. I feel as if I've been in a r...Great post, Teresa. I feel as if I've been in a rut but, as you said, I'm not sure of the direction I want to go.<BR/><BR/>You've given us a lot to think about - thanks!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09224954501156534934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260435224884335630.post-88785791174399503112009-01-04T22:18:00.000-05:002009-01-04T22:18:00.000-05:00Well ah shucks and golly gee Paula...aren't you ju...Well ah shucks and golly gee Paula...aren't you just the nicest? Thanks!Teresa Mallenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17978596700598817430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260435224884335630.post-86472774491187567482009-01-04T21:08:00.000-05:002009-01-04T21:08:00.000-05:00What a good post Teresa, lots to have a think over...What a good post Teresa, lots to have a think over. Its good to consciously stop and take stock now and then, instead of just rushing through, day after day.<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you followed your art dream, because look where you are! Your work is beautiful.Paula Pertilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02742881646337180321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260435224884335630.post-54852926699137953962009-01-04T16:32:00.000-05:002009-01-04T16:32:00.000-05:00Hi Vic, thanks for you comment. And yes, stopping ...Hi Vic, thanks for you comment. And yes, stopping to think is all it takes to realize whether or not we are on track to our desired destination. The good news is that if the circumstances in our lives has shoved us off our track, it usually isn't too hard to start heading back in the right direction - we just need to realize we have come off the track in the first place! :-)<BR/><BR/>Hi Christine, I am delighted that you found this post helpful. It sounds like your dream is calling you. I think it is time you started chasing it! I know that dreams can come true because they have in my life. And honestly, if I can do it, believe me anyone can! Don't give up and don't be afraid of the effort that may be required. I have no doubt that you can do it. If it is a dream you can share, email me and keep me posted. I am so excited for you. I wish you all the best as you chase your dream!!!Teresa Mallenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17978596700598817430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260435224884335630.post-22478683396918555262009-01-04T13:41:00.000-05:002009-01-04T13:41:00.000-05:00Thanks for this great post! Just a few days ago I ...Thanks for this great post! Just a few days ago I was pondering the same subject and thinking about a dream I had to give up on years ago, because of various reasons. I felt you were talking directly to me with this very timely post. I'll revert back to this message often to keep reminding myself that my dream can come true. Thanks again for the message!Christine Perry | Graphite Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118651376644330496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260435224884335630.post-2860067954864614762009-01-04T08:23:00.000-05:002009-01-04T08:23:00.000-05:00Great post Teresa,one to make you sit back and thi...Great post Teresa,one to make you sit back and think about where one is going.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260435224884335630.post-30424601149552626082009-01-03T23:33:00.000-05:002009-01-03T23:33:00.000-05:00Hi Rose, thanks! The way your art and life has cha...Hi Rose, thanks! The way your art and life has changed over time is such a wonderful inspiration to the rest of us. You go girl!Teresa Mallenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17978596700598817430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260435224884335630.post-49044906212772888192009-01-03T22:01:00.000-05:002009-01-03T22:01:00.000-05:00Such a good message Teresa! I can completely agree...Such a good message Teresa! I can completely agree...I did draw as a child but decided to study something practical in college. Later, when I had 3 babies in diapers I decided I needed to give myself 15 minutes a day. I choose to sketch with that 15 minutes...my life has changed and I like it alot more! Thanks for writing about yourself, it's fun to hear.Rose Weltyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313411909909580181noreply@blogger.com