In This Issue…
• Jenne Glover — “Diva of the Sea” on the cover of the Journal of the National Medical Association (September 2010)
• Tune in to my interview with Texas Fred on “The Trail Ride” — WPFW 89.3 FM — Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 3 p.m.
• Editor’s Perspective: In Memory of My Journey
• Island Hopping Caribbean Cruise
Living the power of the internet…
Braving unchartered territory…
The global marketplace!
I’m delighted to announce Diva of the Sea, a mixed media mermaid, is featured on the cover of the Journal of the National Medical Association (September 2010), and Queen Freedom, Queen Harriet, a mixed media homage to Harriet Tubman, is also highlighted. Both images are available as giclee prints in editions of 50.
I’ve been asked how did I pull this off and all I can say is through the power of the internet JNMA found me.
Click to go to the Journal of the National Medical Association.
Tune in to my interview on “The Trail Ride” with Texas Fred — WPFW 89.3 FM — Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 3 p.m.
Editor’s Perspective: In Memory of My Journey
Week before last, I took my first trip to Martha’s Vineyard. I did not know what to expect and what I discovered was an island with an extremely relaxed tempo, no traffic lights, friendly people, great food, quaint Victorian homes dating back to the 19th century, and more than their fair share of skunks. I stayed in Oak Bluffs at a bed and breakfast that was conveniently located to the beach, restaurants, shops, theaters, and the dock.
I won’t say I have a bucket list, but swimming in the Inkwell was something I wanted to do and on August 24th I waded into the cold Nantucket Sound to become a Polar Bear. The first time out, I wasn’t sure if I was going to join the group because the rocks on the shore were so abundant and discomforting that I might as well have been walking on hot coals. After several failed attempts, I finally stretched out on my stomach and walked out into the water on my hands. Once we had assembled, we formed a circle and did a 30 minute aerobic workout. Then newcomers are sent to the center of the circle to be inducted into the group and everyone introduces themselves. We walked back to the shore hand-in-hand and closed the session by affirming, “I am the source of my joy and have infinite possibilities.” It was an invigorating and harmonizing experience that I hope to do again.
After starting my days at 7:00 a.m. and going nonstop each day, I was glad to get home to get some rest. And no, I did not spot President Obama.
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Recently, an associate said an artist working full-time in the studio is more authentic than an artist employed outside the studio. It was a shocking statement, which, if true, certainly minimizes the validity of those many artists who multi-task their lives to ensure having a roof over their heads.
It made me think about what determines an artist’s authenticity? Is it based on the time spent creating from day to day? Years committed to their craft? Money made from the creative process? Client base? Work produced? Exposure? Impact on the art world? Recognition? Maturity? If time spent in the studio is the benchmark for credibility, then are those artists working outside their studios merely “wannabees”?
Once upon a time, great artists had patrons who provided them with shelter, food, and supplies. They worked at their craft at the behest of these patrons. But today’s artists typically don’t have the luxury of an exclusive client with deep pockets. So they do what they must to stay afloat; often living meagerly and selling short to make the sale.
Although there are some artists blessed with a support system that frees them to spend most of their time in the studio creating; most of us work independently. And mere talent isn’t enough in the grand scheme of things, because your marketing skills need to be equally adroit. Needless to say, we must regularly venture from our studios to network, market our wares, and build a following.
Artists are committed to the process of making stuff. We are who we are because of the unique stuff we make. Whether creating daily or whenever time allows and the spirit moves us, we are not made from a single mold or cookie cutter, and one method of production simply does not fit all. In my opinion, the impact of our work, and not the way we go about creating it, is ultimately what distinguishes the extraordinary from the mundane. What do you think?
Peace!
P.S.
My new email address is jenneglover@gmail.com.
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Recapturing spirit…
Creating…Memories!
For those of you who travel, here’s a great “island hopping” package.
