It took a long time to get this business up and running. It is still a working progress but as a wise man once said:
"Progress occurs when someone
dares to be different."
and I dare!
The artisan, Colleen K. O'Connor, has been crafting for twenty years and going strong. Everything from play dough and painted macaroni to the arts you see on this page plus some. "Every craft I've picked up, I love! It's my outlet for all my emotions, anything right or wrong with the world, everything I've ever wanted to be heard, or plain old creativity. I can't pick a favorite, so I do them all. However, the most tedious and tiny items really make me come to life."
"Jack of all Traits" As a young gal, I always admired men and women who had the ability and talent to do a multitude of traits or hobbies. They never seemed to get bored or run out of creative inspiration, since they have a plethora to choose from.
Writing short stories was the first time I found out, creativity can be the best outlet for some of the hardest emotions life hands you. I never let anyone see my art or read my writing for the longest time. It wasn't until a friend explained to me that my talent or what I refer to as a mere outlet could actually inspire others to pursue their own love. Plus she would always wear my crafted jewelry because it made her feel pretty. When I started to show my work, the feedback was almost a high that nobody had ever explained to me. However, human nature and low self-esteem stopped me from propelling forward for a little bit.
So I started selling my work about two years ago, 2012. I've always wanted to create crafts as my career, but never thought I'd be considered a professional artist and receive money for what I do. Once again, I was wrong. After my first sale, I gained the confidence to begin my business. Slowly over time, I acquired contacts and clients, received criticisms and praises, observed some other vendors and made mental notes. With the help of another small business, I began doing Sunday flea market vending. Once I realized the crowd thought I was talented, I decided I needed to join the Internet world. Although very skeptical of the Internet, I dove in and this is just the first part of what I came up with.
Hopefully you'll get some enjoyment out of my constructive outlet in life.
Thank you for your time,
Colleen K. O'Connor
"Progress occurs when someone
dares to be different."
and I dare!
The artisan, Colleen K. O'Connor, has been crafting for twenty years and going strong. Everything from play dough and painted macaroni to the arts you see on this page plus some. "Every craft I've picked up, I love! It's my outlet for all my emotions, anything right or wrong with the world, everything I've ever wanted to be heard, or plain old creativity. I can't pick a favorite, so I do them all. However, the most tedious and tiny items really make me come to life."
"Jack of all Traits" As a young gal, I always admired men and women who had the ability and talent to do a multitude of traits or hobbies. They never seemed to get bored or run out of creative inspiration, since they have a plethora to choose from.
Writing short stories was the first time I found out, creativity can be the best outlet for some of the hardest emotions life hands you. I never let anyone see my art or read my writing for the longest time. It wasn't until a friend explained to me that my talent or what I refer to as a mere outlet could actually inspire others to pursue their own love. Plus she would always wear my crafted jewelry because it made her feel pretty. When I started to show my work, the feedback was almost a high that nobody had ever explained to me. However, human nature and low self-esteem stopped me from propelling forward for a little bit.
So I started selling my work about two years ago, 2012. I've always wanted to create crafts as my career, but never thought I'd be considered a professional artist and receive money for what I do. Once again, I was wrong. After my first sale, I gained the confidence to begin my business. Slowly over time, I acquired contacts and clients, received criticisms and praises, observed some other vendors and made mental notes. With the help of another small business, I began doing Sunday flea market vending. Once I realized the crowd thought I was talented, I decided I needed to join the Internet world. Although very skeptical of the Internet, I dove in and this is just the first part of what I came up with.
Hopefully you'll get some enjoyment out of my constructive outlet in life.
Thank you for your time,
Colleen K. O'Connor