StudioMojo #526 • August 21, 2021

Can you imagine looking out from your Instagram page upon tens of thousands of followers? Freaks me out to think. It's hard to live in a society that monetizes and quantifies everything. Every algorithm counts eyeballs. Every thumbs up measures dollars. Hashtags as long as CVS receipts. Where is the art? Where is the intention? Serving the world and growing a business don't have to be mutually exclusive concepts but it takes care and caution. Luann Udell helps us thread our way. That's her art above and her thoughts on business offer important insights and guidelines. Your art and your business succeed when both emerge from your heart.

Discoveries

Simple ideas like bead forms and knot pockets can pump your works up notch. Here are a few artists exploring, sharing, redicovering

Awareness

Keep your eye on sculptor Lisa Mathews. Her works are strong and powerful. Karen Johnson has a keen eye on nature and makes us look at bees. And we give dollmakers short shrift in our community. Their annual conference reminds us of their contributions.

Dressing up

Nothing like prettying up your surroundings to give the place a lift.

Frustrations

Luann is frustrated by running the numbers. She reminds us not to let algorithms get in the way of art

Sign off

I'm hoping to bring some close-to-home stories to next week's edition. New displays, new ways of selling. Hang tight!