Kristina Wentzell, wild poppies, oil on cavas. ©2011 |
As part of my ongoing evolution as a working artist, I am
making a commitment to improving my blog.
I’d like this blog to be a lively, engaging place full of
art, color, whimsy and lots of inspiration for you, dear reader. To that end, I’ve enrolled in a blog class
specifically for artists taught by Alyson Stanfield and Cynthia Morris. Taught online over an intensive four-weeks, the
class will cover many aspects of blogging.
So, please read on and check back often and let me know how I’m doing!
Our first assignment: Set the intention with the basics. Who am I writing for?
I am writing for art lovers of all kinds: collectors, appreciators, and fellow artists. I’m also writing for folks who share similar interests besides art such as
- gardening
- birding
- nature
- backyard chickens
- travel
- writing that has a sense of place.
What do I want to get
out of blogging?
I participate in about a half dozen outdoor art shows every
summer around New England.
Time and time again, someone will come into my booth, look
around at my art and turn to me announcing “this is the happy booth”.
Creating art is a joyful thing and it is so gratifying when
I hear people express these sentiments.
I want my blog to be a continuation of my booth—the happy
place. I’m eager to create a place where
readers can learn about my art, the stories behind the pieces, and the artists
that influence me. I envision a place to
celebrate all that is beautiful and inspiring, gardens, flowers, out of the way
places of my neck of the woods, travels, and what it means to live an artists’
life.
I want to connect with more readers and get feedback and responses to what I’ve written. I’d like my readers to be excited about coming to my blog and want to share it with their friends.
I want to be able to write clearly about my art in a way that is both truthful and meaningful and that resonates with my readers.
So, welcome! I hope you find this to be a happy place for at least a moment or two in your day.
To see more of my work, go here.
5 comments:
Hi Kristina - I'm excited to read your blog and glad that we connected through our Blog Triage class.
Your blog, like your beautiful art is indeed a warm, inviting and happy place!
In Delight!
Frances
Hi Kristina, i look forward to reading more about you, your arts and your insights. Good luck with your four weeks. xo Janine
Janine & Frances--
Thanks for the kind words! Looking forward to a productive 4 weeks for us all!
cheers,
Kristina
Kristina, the happy place resonates! How fun is that! In addition to happy, your art/booth is warm and inviting. Looking forward to sharing Blog Triage moments and other aspects of art.
Kristina,
It felt like I got to hang out for a while in your booth and enjoy your colorful and joyful world. Great post !
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