Ah, the question every artist loves and dreads at the same time: "How did you come up with this idea?" It’s like people assume I have some magical creativity potion on tap. Spoiler alert: I don't.
Now, some people are born with the ability to "think outside the box." For the rest of us? Well, it takes a little more effort. But don’t worry, even if you're a box dweller, there’s hope…
What was I thinking—or was I thinking at all? Let me set the stage: It was 1994, I was young, it was the 90s (so you know, anything seemed possible), and I had money burning a hole in my pocket. On a total whim, I, Holly Seon-Wilson, decided to open an art gallery—because, why not? It felt like the next logical step in my life journey. I called it The Village Gallery... and, spoiler alert: it lasted a grand total of 9…
Ah, my first art show. It was supposed to be a proud moment—my handmade paintings displayed on my equally handmade display panels. Everything looked perfect in my head, right up until the moment a strong gust of wind sent those panels flying, along with my hopes of looking like a professional artist.
There I was, crouched on the ground,…
It was a beautiful day at the annual art festival, the kind where everything just feels perfect. The sun was shining, I had all my artwork beautifully displayed, and I had my trusty team—my daughter, my son, their significant others, and my cousins—all ready to help out.
Little did I know, Mother Nature had other plans.
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