Lets review...

So lets review what has been going on the last month... it's quite a lot. I am learning more about enamel already than I though I would. I am picking it up well. So well in fact, that tonight, I met a lady who swore she did not like enamel; well I changed her mind with one piece I was wearing. :) Not bad for a newbie to the art form. I have to admit I am loving it so very much... color, fire, art, jewelry, all combined into one wonderful medium! I got all the colors to sample, so I am experimenting like crazy... I simply LOVE this! And so far, it IS selling... which is really great, because not all mediums I have done were easy to sell.

I get my line into TWO new shops this month, both really great places in downtown Phoenix area. Both artisan places as well, and I have a meeting with another shop this weekend. I managed to finish a tutorial this month as well, and designed something I believe is going to end up a bread and butter type item for me for spring/summer at least.

*Fingers crossed that my intuition on this one is right.*

I am kicking the idea of expanding into wedding jewelry around, but so far it is just an idea in my head.

I did a TON of research this month, on everything from places I can sell at, to packaging tips, promotion ideas, ways to get published, and numerous other things... I feel like I am doing what I should be. Some days I have doubt creep in, because it is not an overnight thing to do, what I am doing... going back to being a fulltime artist, WITH an income, not just pocket change. But I do feel I am on my way. I feel a tug in my soul to do this, and those are the things I succeed with.

Oh and I made a PINK shabby chic enameled flower, to turn into a necklace this morning. It is GORGEOUS... looks porcelain like.


Anyway... there is my review. Next month, I will focus on more clothing type boutiques that also carry handmade jewelry, and of course I already have a meeting with another artist friendly place this weekend, so hopefully that is a good fit for me, and I have that going here soon.