Wrists: Update

So, I went to the hand specialist today to see about my wrists. He says that although I'm "very young" for it, it sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome, and that I'll need to have a nerve study done by a neurologist to see how bad it is. He also said that I appear to have two problems going on, the second being ganglion cysts in my wrists. This is what's causing my pain when I make 90 degree angles with my hands. Super fucking duper! If this were caveman times, I would most certainly be bred out of the gene pool. I try so hard to take good care of my body, but I consistently have problems. It's very frustrating to say the least. So, I'll know more after the nerve study is done in a couple weeks. I wouldn't be so completely anxious if MY PROFESSION DIDN'T INVOLVE ME WORKING WITH MY HANDS!!!

Rush

Ugh, I went and opened the kiln this morning. Just as I had feared, I have some small cracks on my joints. Sigh. Why do I rush work? When will I learn that I'm wasting my precious time if I rush pieces.....

Gallery Opening at Deadwood Framing

My show opening at Deadwood Framing Gallery went great! The turnout was good, I had so many family and friends come out to support us! Here I am pictured with the two other "Clay Chicas," Judith Arnaud Gary (left) and Stef Greener (center). I sold a decent number of pieces, even a few to people I didn't know. It was so nice to have a night that was all about me and my work. So much of my life these days is about Connor, sometimes I forget that I'm a woman who has her own talents and interests! Hopefully this will be the beginning of a long and successful journey as an artist!

Busy bees

There's been so much going on the past 2 weeks, I feel like my head might explode. I keep forgetting things, and am having trouble accessing my vocabulary. That's one of my quirks: When I'm extremely busy/nervous/hungover I cannot remember even the simplest words. I usually end up asking someone to pass me "you know, the thing" while pointing at the desired object. This should A) really help my son with his vocabulary development, and B) make me look like a total moron at my gallery opening.

Speaking of which, I'M HAVING AN ART SHOW!!! I'm really excited about this, it's my first show since I've been working as an artist on my own. I'm showing with two other wonderful ceramic artists, Stef Greener and Judith Arnaud Gary. The gallery owners, Bob and Wade, have been quite supportive and patient. It's going to be great. The show will be at Deadwood Picture Framing at 425 N. Ferro Avenue (zip: 85705). Come on down for some wine and art!

I sold work at my first art fair last weekend to benefit Handi-Dogs. I love this organization, but traffic was really slow. It was the first year, so they've promised to do a better job with marketing next year. I did have a few sales and traded some work for a couple of cute motorcycle t-shirts for Connor.