Just completed my 21st event of the year as an art vendor, having moved here to Humboldt County in northern California eight months ago.

i’m deep tired.

But I’m proud that I did it. From shifting my career away from academia toward freelance art, I found a home that would encourage me and events where I could find my people. I started making work that was of interest to the people of my region, and learned a whole lot about what they wanted and needed.

These events have been exhausting and validating at the same time. I couldn’t have asked for a softer landing after choosing to relocate to a new home with no safety cushion, no acquaintances, and no orientation to the area. It was the most terrifying leap of faith I’d ever done. And it is slowly paying off—maybe not in money but in community networking and encouragement.

So I’m tired now. I’m going to pick up the pieces this next week and assess what comes next. Tonight, however, I am indulging in an adult beverage and a warm yummy comfort-food dinner or cheesy hamburger rice. And a good audiobook I’m enjoying.

Whew. Big time exhale.

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TONIGHT! 7PM - 11PM in Beer Alley outside The Bearded Monk!!

I will be selling my wares: prints, good luck charms, zines, accessories & the last few copies of The Fox Who Became A Girl's first edition print!

See ya there! Let's have fun and enjoy all the GREEN fun!

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I am having my first pop-up tomorrow in Japantown San Jose, California.
I will be in a friend’s salon, Kia, the Curl Consultant and Tiziri roasters coffee will be here too.
I have my table ready, I have some cash, I need to print my cash app, Venmo etc and find enveloppes in the morning to put the stickers, magnets and prints in.
Any advice ? My messages here are kind of bottles in the sea, but I would love some advice.

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I am really enjoying doing smaller canvas, I am down to postcards now.
I am preparing for a japantown night market in San Jose.
It’s going to be my first table in the US, I am excited.

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