Perfectly Imperfect. Serendipitous and I LOVE IT just the way it is!
We all have friends, people we grew up with, family friends, co-workers that become friends, girlfriends. boyfriends, you name it. But there is that one set of friends that stands above all, and often they are people that you don't live near or see often, just co-mingle online and so on. Which makes the friendship that much more meaningful because we are all overwhelmed with time constraints and it takes extra effort to keep these friendships alive. They are the ones, however, that keep you afloat when you feel like you are drowning. These people are members of your TRIBE, and for me, one of those people is Jen Cushman.
We met through the Craft Industry, I was always inspired by her talent in making Jewelry, and eventually, I got the opportunity to work with Ice Resin, in which she was a part of. I got to be on the design team which really stretched my imagination because I AM NOT a jewelry maker by any stretch. It really made me grow as an artist because the product was so amazing to use. Now she is following her calling of being an intuitive practitioner and I have been blessed with her guidance on more than one occasion. You can visit her site at SOUL. STIR. MAGIC. to see for yourself. RUN, don't walk, and let her guide you in the craziness that we call life. Get centered and motivated and back on track!
We became fast industry friends, her calming demeanor allowed me to take a breath and just feel. Her words were always so kind and caring and knowing what I had gone through during those years, always lent a shoulder and a big hug. There are not enough thank yous in this world to make it even. I have been fortunate to not only work with Jen but to also attend her workshops and retreats by sheer luck and chance from the universe. These opportunities put me in places with people that just filled my life and heart with such Joy and broadened my amazing TRIBE!!
I recently reached out to Jen as I am spearheading an artist campaign in which artists trade art with each other of equal value. We all know artists struggle financially, often not taken seriously when they put themselves out there. Artists are always intrigued with the art of others and often want so badly to "afford" their art. Although we know that art is worth every penny, it is often hard to be able to substantiate spending the money when things are tough for us trying to build our own livelihood in arts.
So I am working on putting together a Facebook Group just for that, inviting artists to join us that are willing to "trade" art with other artists so we can have that coveted piece we have always wanted from them. Jen is my first and I have been busy working on a signature dress form for her, while I await a specially made jewelry piece that was created for the reason of wearing it in court during my trials and tribulations of justice. I got those pieces today and nothing but tears when I opened it up and it said JUSTICE on the necklace. I know that I will prevail, I know that my time, money, and effort will all help many others after me and I will not stop until it does! I am getting close!
Here is a little sneak peek of what I am working on for her, I will be shipping hers this week!
Thank you for being who you are, but most of all thank you for being with me on this journey. I am ever so grateful.
Candy
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