End of the Year Recap : 2022 Reflection

 We became a family of 3 right at the beginning of 2022, & ever since, it’s been a whirlwind! We *finally* started building our backyard art studio the day we came home from the hospital (after 2 years of permitting issues), so I had to improvise & create smaller sized artwork & accessories out of our dining room, mainly during the baby’s nap time. 

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While it was an amazing year filled with many wonderful moments - it was also a hard, exhausting year. I didn’t hit many of my goals, nor did I create nearly as much artwork as I had hoped. However, I shipped out over 300 packages all by myself, created new products that will launch in 2023, & worked with amazing clients & interior designers.

I’ve learned this year to slow down, to savor the moments with my family, & to create more intentionally. It may not have been my biggest growth year business-wise, but it was a year I will always cherish. Thank you so much for following along, supporting my small business, & every kind word - I am forever grateful!

Here’s to a fresh beginning in 2023!

Favorites from the Studio in 2022:

• Favorite pieces from each collection I created:

  • The Abstract Landscape Series:

    • I somehow managed to paint a small abstract landscape series during my first month of maternity leave. These colorful pieces flew off the shelves within minutes, and I was blown away by the response!

  • The Nature Morte Series:

    • I launched an abstract still life series that I painted from life in my new studio. I love these colorful pieces and how many of my collectors have styled them. Collect yours here!

  • The Block Print Series:

    • The Block Print Series was one of the most enjoyable collections I’ve made to date. I wanted to change up my medium and decided to create a medley of colorful block prints based on things that bring me back to my upbringing in Louisiana. Oysters, martinis, and chinoiserie plates were the subjects, and I absolutely love each piece created.

• This block print was the most favorited among collectors:

  • Half Shell Green was a crowd-favorite print that flew off the shelves! Only a handful of Block Prints remain - you can get yours here.

• The most favorite Instagram post featuring my artwork: I’m not sure if this received the number of likes because of the baby or because of the art!

• A favorite piece I created *just for fun*: My husband and I went to Hawaii prior to having our baby and I was so inspired by the florals, that I had to create this piece that was inspired by my best friend’s wedding.

• A favorite pinch-me moment:

  • Framebridge reached out to me about doing a collaboration — and they sent out an email to their 1 million email subscribers featuring my artwork! So many new collectors found me through their outreach, and I am forever grateful for their collaboration & feature!

Goal Reflecting & Setting:

1. Goals that I set and met:

   • After 2 years of not meeting this goal, we finally finished our studio build!

   • I launched my first line of paper products (chinoiserie milestone cards!)

   • While it was incredibly difficult raising a baby and not having much help, I was able to launch 3 original series, which was a lofty goal for me.

2. Goals that I didn’t particularly meet:

   • I planned to paint much larger in 2022, but because our studio was still under construction, we are yet again bumping this goal to 2023!

   • I did not teach an online course; however, I’ve made plans to teach an in-person workshop this May and can’t wait to tell you more soon!

3. Goals that I hope to achieve in 2023:

   • I plan to expand my brand into more accessories (stay tuned for a fun offering closer to the holidays!)

   • I have always had intentions of teaching, and I’m hopeful 2023 will be the year I can finally execute an online course!

   • I hope to work with more interior designers and to photograph my work in beautiful homes to give my clientele more examples of how my work can be styled.

Wishing you a wonderful, safe Happy New Year!! I would love to know what goals you have set for next year and the ways you hope to achieve them! I am SO excited about all that 2023 has in store and look forward to bringing more color to the world this upcoming year.

Until next time,

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