Abstract Painting collection

On the days that I've tried to go surfing, the weather has been terrible so I've been working on my Etsy shop and painting away. I've got a new collection coming out in April. I've been creating a few abstract pieces. I wanted to try something different and admittedly, the colors aren't cohesive but I … Continue reading Abstract Painting collection

Another cold surf Day

I got together with my surf girl meetup group today and it was brrrrr outside. This time I can say I surfed...baby waves. My confidence is still low but, I had a great time and that's really all that matters. Speaking of cold water. Surfing in January requires a wetsuit here in Central Florida. Two … Continue reading Another cold surf Day

Surfing in January

Admittedly, I can barely call what I did today surfing.  I did, however, get some paddling practice in.  The waves were small but the conditions were beautiful aside from that. The water temp today was somewhere between 64 and 55. I put my wetsuit on over my rash guard in hopes of adding an extra … Continue reading Surfing in January

Quarterly Sales Tax

When I hear the term quarterly sales tax, I think, "Ugh!" The dreaded state sales taxes. Whether I like it or not, it's just a normal part of doing business. Well, it took a few days of concentrated effort but I managed to get them completed and submitted on time. Whew! I updated the spreadsheets … Continue reading Quarterly Sales Tax

Rebranding Is A Hard Decision

I have spent some time looking at shop name options this week. I'm so torn. As an artist, I want to use my name for my shop. As an Etsy Shop owner, I want people to be able to find me and be able to spell my shop name. I may be able to rebrand … Continue reading Rebranding Is A Hard Decision