Hi everyone ! Indeed, Stacy, spring is a very good time to feel energetic ! I'm living about the same as you : this morning the hairsalon called to tell me I had sold a watercolor and could I please provide them with a new one ! The trouble is, I didn't -could'nt paint anything right in April... So, I spent this afternoon working on a small lilies watercolor. And the hairdresser -let's call her hélène, she's so sweet !- also told me I was in the local newspaper ! A very kind article about what my background is, what I paint and who I am. I had talked to this lady but was'nt sure the article would be published. I was also organising a small art show in my village and we had it last sunday. Only one painting sold (not one of mine), but the people here are not the artbuyer's type. We think it was a succes though, because every visitor was so satisfied, not used to such a thing and very happy with it. I decided I could have a try at selling small matted but unframed watercolors in informal places and I still have to think about it. I also decided I woud'nt be in the artshow I was interested in in July for different reasons. First, I won't be there for the opening, second, it's very expensive and third sales were very low last year. So I will keep my energy to get ready for the one in december. And my money to buy some more art supplies ! I feel wonderful tonight, and it's really funny, because I was a bit depressed on wednesday night... tomorrow's another day ! Sunshine2, it's soooo difficult to work at home for me ! Unlike us, most working mothers don't have the dirty dishes in sight when working

Stacy, congratulation for your upcoming opportunity. I will come back soon to post my May goals (hopefully not in the second part of the month, but I'm so excited, I have to cool down a bit and think a bit more...)