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When you relax

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

As promised I have been gentle with myself. I’ve slept when I needed to and haven’t been very active due to not feeling 100% and the cold. Luckily I am starting to feel a lot better. Allowing the downtime of … Continue reading →

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I’m not working for exposure

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

Several times in the past week this subject has come up so I thought I would put some thoughts down on it. As an artist, we are constantly being asked to work for free, work for exposure, or donate for … Continue reading →

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Art Reception Success

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I had an amazing art reception last night. It was for a designer showroom, and the clientele was designers. The company, Profile Cabinets, actually bought one of my pieces and gave it as a door prize since all of their … Continue reading →

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Taking Care of Business

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I only have two more weeks of travel so I’m trying to use as much of my hotel time getting the business side of my art done. I am overflowing with new ideas for the studio. I’m starting to fantasize … Continue reading →

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Hanging in the Vines

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

Last year I was asked to be part of a show at Somerset Ridge Vineyard in Louisburg, KS. I had never hung outside in a vineyard, but thought it could be interesting. I hesitated and sent out emails to a … Continue reading →

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