October, 2013  Salem, Massachusetts


Good Afternoon Everyone!  Two new sponsors of the MWS project!

*  I have spectacular news, we're having an Exhibition/Show/Fundraiser during the month of October 2014!!!   The contracts were signed yesterday...our host and new sponsor is Loki (proprietor) of Salem Ink Tattoo and Art Gallery at 201 Derby Street in downtown Salem (right across from Tache' Real Estate).  Loki is a college buddy of mine from a couple of years ago.

*   Salem State University, Center of Performing and Creative Arts Division are official sponsors as well!  Because of this grant we are going to be able to get all of our shots printed, mounted and displayed during the busiest time of year in Salem...OCTOBER of course.

We begin final editing and preparations to print in July, 2014 - ha, NEXT MONTH folks!

Now, you may be wondering why a show pre-publication?  The answer is as old as the hills...money talks and bs walks, that's why.  The grant came my way and after much discussion with the Project Manager, we just could not pass up this opportunity.  As I have said many, many times, beefing up our "likes" (let's not forget followers!) on the blog especially and on facebook is absolutely critical when we take the prototypes to New York and meet with Agents and Publishers.  Plain and simple...it won't happen without them.  Our intention for this years PR blitz, Show and Exhibition is just that to BEEF UP NUMBERS!   During the Exhibition dates we will be conducting a fundraiser as well.  This is also critical.  You can just imagine how much money it is going to cost to have prototypes printed at a "fine art" level of quality...hence the fundraiser.

The dates are as follows: 

Pr blitz and Campaign - the entire month of October.  A few of the MWS ladies and I will be "working" the crowds and handing out 3x5 cards prior to our show dates.

We will be in Haunted Happenings and Destination Salem this year - not sure about their deadlines however, I'm sure it's this summer (we may have to use the original poster/card design for this-just not enough time to complete a new design).  Loki has generously offered to promote our event with the Chamber of Commerce!  Thanks Loki !!

The Show/Exhibition/Fundraiser at Salem Ink is 10/10/14 through 10/14/14 - SHOW hours/dates will be 7 - 9pm on 10/10, 10/11 and 10/12.  Of course the MWS Team will be there each night and the MWS ladies will attend any of the show dates they choose.  This is perfect, that way our featured women will be present each night...sprinkle a few on the 10, sprinkle a few on the 11, and sprinkle more on the 12th (it is your choice ladies, as to which night you can come).  One night will be an event (by invitation only) - more on that later.

Busy, busy, busy - I will keep you all updated as we progress.

Many, many thanks to our sponsors, Salem State University and Salem Ink Tattoo. 

Here's Loki's web site www.Saleminkma.com and his email - loki_ink@hotmail.com.  If you're in the neighborhood stop by and say hi and by all means check out the shop and the art that is being shown!

VERY EXCITING EVERYONE !!!   R :}






                           

First…the Team and I would like to take this time to congratulate Mystic Woman, Barbara of Angelica's on her first book!  We are all so proud of you Barbara and believe me when I tell you I so understand what a huge accomplishment this is.  CONGRATULATIONS !!!!


Your photographer is continuing to work extremely hard and am continuing my education in the arts. 
As it turns out your photog is being honored as a painter.   Who knew?!  
See below - toot, toot  (my own horn) !!!

Once the book(s) are complete and published, I will be incorporating these painting skills into my photography.  This is a very old technique that was done years ago by master photographers.  The technique is yet another one of those dying (or dead in this case) art forms. However, I am here to tell you I WILL be bringing it back when I ultimately open my own photography/art studio.    It shall be quite costly to purchase, but this is one of those heirlooms that your entire family would fight over…I know mine did!

These types of portraits are printed and painted on canvas.  I am fortunate enough to have inherited one from my Mother.  A forty year old portrait that truly looks like an oil painting.  When I brought it to school the professors had a fit over it…"WHERE DID YOU GET THAT?" I sheepishly responded by telling them,  it was me when I danced in Swan Lake.  

I hope to bring it to the photography studio again and shoot it digitally, so I can share it with all of you!

We have two shoots remaining.  When those are done the entire project shooting schedule will be completed!!!  Now…that certainly does not mean the project is complete, what it means is that all SHOOTING is done.  This summer the Project Manager and I will be editing, compilation, cover design,  reviewing essays, design and implementation of another PR campaign, and the list goes on and on.  HOWEVER, we are certainly closing in on a finished project!  AND WHAT A LONG STRANGE TRIP IT HAS BEEN !!!  :}

Stay warm New Englanders and everyone else on the east coast! 

R :}

SHHHHHHH  I have a secret...

SECRETS  OF  THE  UNIVERSE!!  :}


This was taken during my advanced digital class...of course what is above is absolutely NOTHING like the shot that was actually taken.

Hope you are all well and will update with blog news over Spring Break (in a couple of weeks).

R  :}