Capitalism IS a GIANT flaming fickle bitch with a cherry on top.
And also Pre-Orders open for 12 hours GO!!! The irony is not lost.
Welcome to The Nibbler by me, Jill Myer, a bi-weekly brief focusing on art, inspiration, creativity, snacks, and joy.
Good morning, Nibblers,
Happy Tuesday!
As promised, I have a double stuffed, double cream, extra juicy Nibbler for you today!
I even have an exciting 12-hours ONLY
PRE-ORDER opportunity for you!
(If I call it an opportunity, does that make it seem more or less sales-y?)
(I’m going for less, but I’ll let you decide.)
As you know (assuming you’ve been paying attention), I’ve been gearing up for the Iris Festival at the end of this month.
While I will have lots of coastal art with me at the art fair, I have been painting and drawing a lot of iris.
I feel like showing up at the Iris Farm without any Iris Art would be like Cinderella showing up to the ball three cocktails in without a glass slipper.
I am aware that many Nibblers won’t be able to make it to the festival for various Vermont-related reasons, and because I am only planning on having these products printed for the Iris Festival, I wanted to make sure all Nibblers had an opportunity to get their sticky toffee-covered fingers on one or two.
BUT!!!
I need to order these items ASAP from the printer to make sure I get them in time for the festival, SO you, my tasty snacks, only have 12 hours to place your orders.
The clock is ticking. BUY NOW, HURRY, USED CAR SALES PITCH, SENSE OF URGENCY, IT’S REAL, GO GO GO!!
Then you can go back to snacking!
UPDATES & REMINDERS
Memorial Day weekend, May 25, 26, & 27.
I’m going to be a vendor at the Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Seasonal Bloom Art Fair.
I hope you will visit me while there and shop for all the lovely flowers!
*If you can’t make it to the Seasonal Bloom Art Fair, please keep an eye on my shop for a full launch of Iris cards, prints, and originals.
ON THE BLOG / VLOG
Capitalism IS a GIANT flaming fickle bitch with a cherry on top.
Alternate title:
To Cringe or Not to Cringe, That is the Question
Here is the problem with being a working artist.
So says I.
(I’m so glad you asked)
Okay, okay,
- Here is one of the problems with being a working artist.
Other problems include:
Capitalism IS a GIANT flaming fickle bitch with a cherry on top.
In our society (American society), it’s normal to binge and gobble up art at a terrifying pace via Netflix, video games, songs on repeat, books, podcasts, and Insta-scrolling of favorite artists and creators.
-But it’s also okay to devalue all that art by only paying $15/mo, and writers have to strike for 148 days to get paid what they are worth, and we scoff at paying $5 for an artistic greeting card because “it’s just a piece of paper.” (middle finger emoji)
Feeling sad to see your favorite paintings sell because you loved them, but selling them was the goal, and now you can pay the power bill.
-In how many other professions does success = sadness??!
But I digress.
(that probably should have been my full name)…
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MY FAVORITE SNACK
There is a store in Corvallis, OR, called Market of Choice - It’s a SUPER Dangerous place to go.
They have a gluten-free section of baked goods large enough to sink a ship, and someone will cut you if you show up without a reusable bag.
I ended up there the other day.
The conversation with Matt went something like this:
Matt: How was your day?
Me: (guiltily)….I went into Market of Choice…and I was hungry.
Matt: Oh no! How bad was it?
Me: Fifty dollars.
Matt: That’s not too bad, dear. Don’t be so hard on yourself.
Me: It’s all cookies. Cookies and one wedge of cheese.
Matt: Oh…..(dissappointed silence)…
When I tell you I wrote home about these, I’m not lying.
The group chat was *lit over these!
*I believe this is what the kids are using to indicate excitement.
TODAY I LEARNED
That I should not wait until 7:41 on Monday night to finish writing The Nibbler. Won’t someone save me from myself?!
SHOP
Yes, I’m still yelling about the PRE-ORDER OPPORTUNITY, which is available now and closes at 7 p.m. tonight!
*Did I mention I’ll throw in a free sticker?!?
(it’s just for you because you’ve read this far down; no one else knows about it, so don’t tell anyone)
HAPPY TUESDAY!
Thank you for being a subscriber and for your support!
Jill
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