I always thought it would fun to have a store---perhaps there are shopkeepers amongst my ancestors. I also love holding Open Studios, but there is a limit to how many times a year the creative work space can be bundled away to make room for a party. With the internet, however, it's now possible for me to have a never-ending Open Studio, and run a shop, without ever leaving my physical studio or disturbing my ongoing creative work. I've just opened my Etsy online studio shop:
I'm starting out on a small scale: a few Christmas cards...
...a few out-of-print books with either accompanying prints...
...or with enticing decorated envelopes in which to present them...
...and my favorite---a small 6 oz. mug with a couple of cavorting foxes adorning its side. All of the art was designed and executed by Yours Truly, of course. My shopkeeper mind is bubbling and bursting with more ideas for things I could make to put on my virtual shop shelves. My other more sober mind is saying "Let's just wait a little while to see how this goes before we do anything more." In any case, no matter which mind-set prevails, right now I'm having fun! Please drop in for a visit---I can offer you some virtual tea and cookies!
http://WendyWatsonStudio.etsy.com
