Lori Storrs Art

I don't usually do craft shows, fairs, etc., but I'm stepping outside of my comfort zone and taking part in a local market coming up in March. There will be fresh produce as well as handmade items such as soaps and candy. I'm actually looking forward to it! This will be the first one and it's about 4 minutes from my house. Of course, there's tons of work that needs to be done before then. I need to get a new canopy first. I'm hoping to do that towards the end of this month. I'm still researching which one would be best for shows in case I decide to do more in the near future. I need to order new business cards and figure out my display. I've started with inventory, and these are a few of the pieces that will be heading to market... Dirt Road South Paintings Some of these are currently listed on Etsy , and some of them (plus others) will likely be listed in the near future. I haven't listed anything new this week because I've been workin...

These are some of the goodies available now in my Etsy shop ...

This piece is perfect for the weather here today. It's been rainy and cloudy here (again... it's becoming a trend), and it would be a great day for hot tea and a good book. It's now listed on Etsy here .

It's been a lazy day. Not that I'm complaining. I did manage to list a bumblebee painting on Etsy though... And here's the avocado painting I listed on Etsy yesterday... They're both going to the McHenry Market at McDaniel's General Merchandise in McHenry on March 9th. I don't usually do markets and craft shows, but this one is right in the middle of my (tiny) community and I'm looking forward to checking it out. It's a farmer's market with homemade items as well. And it's from 12-4 on a Saturday so I don't even have to wake up early. Sweet!

Again... not pregnant. These are the next 2 listings in my Etsy shop . A rooster ... and a red velvet cupcake ...

No, I'm not pregnant. They're just my most recent listings on Etsy. The ice cream cone I picked up from the coffee shop on Monday, but the oyster is new. I think it would look good in a set, so I've been kicking around some ideas of sets of 3 in 4x4 or 6x6 groupings. Any ideas of good themes for groupings of 2 or 3? I'm feeling a coastal vibe lately, so maybe I'll go with that. I also agreed to do a market today! It doesn't start until March 9th, but I'm already getting excited about it. I don't do many shows or markets. In the past, they just haven't been very beneficial for business. But this... this is at the local mom & pop store about 3 minutes away from my house. I can't resist something that will bring exposure as well as benefit my community. So on Saturday, March 9th (and every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the months following), I'll be hanging out at McDaniel's General Merchandise for McHenry Market! I'm looking forward to ...

I picked up this proud little peacock from the coffee shop yesterday to list in my Etsy shop. I like to offer these 4x4 minis as an affordable alternative to larger pieces. Plus they're just fun to do.You can find this one here .

So after my bout of artist block, I immediately jumped into Christmas commissions... portraits and artwork that I had to keep secret until after Christmas so I couldn't share them here. I quickly burnt out on detailed pieces, and after Christmas, it took me awhile to get back into the swing of my regular schedule. I've been painting again, but I haven't really picked back up on portrait commissions just yet. The burnout is real, yall. I'm slowly coming back around. Today I went to Southern Turnings to drop off new artwork to sell there, and pick up some pieces that haven't sold. I'm going to be listing them on Etsy as I can, and the first piece is listed here . While I was there I got a Who Dat latte and it was delicious. Try this out... Bourbon Caramel, Salted Caramel, & Dark Chocolate. It was dreary and rainy here today so it was a great day for a latte.