Attn: artists – I hope this post gives you hope. Because here’s the truth.
All art … even mine … starts out shitty. The only way it stays that way is if you give up.
Solution?
Never give up.
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50 ducks got their colors and are ready to set sail March 23 – Grand Princess
Every cruise I go on I make 50 ducks to give away. I do it in hopes that my art makes it to every continent in the world and boy I’m close.
My hope is to have 100 ducks complete for this cruise since it’s a 16 day trip instead of the 7 day ones I usually take, but with only a few days left to create … I’m not so sure. But like my husband says “Jana just focus on one duck at a time.”
That is an excellent way to live life.
If you focus on all that you have to do, it will overwhelm you, and that make you wanna give up. So here’s to one foot in front of other.
Let’s go!
Is this a good idea?
Folks leave their homes for months. I started a Amazon wish list. I’ll deliver the supplies.
https://youtu.be/I88WwmUpZEo?si=JCUy_ly81pCX8xON
Amazon wish list:
Art supplies for hard workers who are also artists – Amazon Gift List – https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3NRCWE1OGG2FY
Cruise Ship Art Classes
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Jana brings the fun to your ship ..,
Cannonball Jelly Fish -bombing a World War II German freighter ship
I get to teach pro-tip pro-tool art class on cruise ships. But I’m just on an adventure like the rest of you.
Check it:
Lubbock Avalanche Journal – circa 1984 – Judy Johnson had the helm in the art department.
This just made my day. Judy Johnson and my cousin Valoree Mclean saved my live. I was born to do art but didn’t know it as school had simply beat that out of me. Valoree brought to me the job that was posted in her department – after much encouragement “you can do this” type of conversation – I timidly went for the interview and to my shock – I got the opportunity to work and learn under Judy’s leadership.
I owe these two souls my start. As it put my life right back on its correct course.
And there I am – the bandana has never left my head. It looked better on my back then. Circa 1984 Lubbock Avalanche Journal)
And my life has been for this purpose to say – “it’s never too late – if you want it – get after it – and never give up!”
Realizing now – that of course, it wasn’t just my career the incredibly talented Judy launched.
Forever grateful.
Read more about Judy. – to follow
Jette Island
I wanted to jump on the ship tomorrow with this little painting complete. But she is miles away, just like the Regal Princess is today.
Its title: Jette’s Isle.
Named after one of my favorite employees at sea – Jerry from India – I thought I heard her say “Jetti is my name” I thought to myself “what a cool name”. Hehe.
She’s a hard working, amazingly fun, and an entertaining gal and I’m giving her the rights to this painting.
Now truth is, that’s not worth the paper it’s written on ….. for now.
Only giving more time will those who remain here will determine it’s true value – and that will be long after the constrains of the planets have lost their power over me.
But until that day …
I get a ton of joy from worlds I create, like right here, on “Jette’s Island”
How delightful.
Fun on the high seas
Oh no. They put my class in the Princess Patter – a lot of people will line up, but sadly I can only teach 30 folks at a time. However, I noticed they created another art class to catch my over flow. (Note to self: think about how I could teach more folks at once)
I’m Already get to meetsome awesome folks!
A gal spotted me in the casino last night and said “I’m sad i missed your duck give away at the sail away party.”
I said “I have one left would you liked it? It’s a sun and moon design”
She lit up! lifted up her shirt and turned around and on her back where she had a tiny scar from a spin surgery where she placed a tiny tattoo of a sun and moon.
What are the odds on that ever in a billion years happening? Thats a “God is good” moment!
Her tattoo and my duck were like mirror images – even the art was near the same size and color … now that’s amazing!?!
Update: There is more to story – Only 19 showed up to the event. That one was left in my pocket. And she just happened to find me. This is a huge 3500 passager boat. And usually the line is too long. Oh wait. That’s not true I forgot a very important fact – there were 20th in line, now that I think about it, three brothers were in line – number 18, 19 and 20 – one of the boys handed this duck back to me saying that he wanted a duck with a black hat. I said I didn’t have any left for today in black, but he handed it back anyway – Stating He’ll try to find one on one of the other days.
Jan 16th day 2 of cruise update! he found me and got his black hatted duck.
Jana’s story inspires folks to never give up
CLICK TO HEAR: Jana speaks as featured artist at Lost Pine Art Center
Jana was the 2023 4th quarter featured artist at Lost Pine Art Center in Bastrop, Texas. Her solo show titled “Eye to Eye”, painted in the ancient medium of egg tempera are both hyper realistic and animated as she painted a whimsical portrait of herself in each animal’s eye.
I talk about my life as an artist.
https://youtu.be/7gIDa0YEwjw?si=cF7FEab-s8faTKCG
My life as an Artist. Listen in. It’s been a crazy journey.
I’m the featured Artist thru November at Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop TX. Please go see my show. It’s a self portrait show as I painted myself in every eye. What an honor and a privilege to get to show and speak about my work in egg tempera.
