JOIN ME

January 3, 2019

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Join Me in the Studio

January 3, 2019 – Written by Bethany Fields

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Hello my dear friends.  Happy New Year!  It is the 3rd day of the year 2019 and with it comes blank pages, fat-loss ads everywhere, promises to make this the best one yet, etc.

I’m always hopeful even if sometimes jumping on the bandwagon means falling right off because the bandwagon is full and unsteady, a wheel just fell off, and turns out, it’s someone else Bandwagon and I had no business riding. So, as is my wont, I’m creating my own wagon and it is roomy and comfy and ready for passengers. I have some major goals and dreams for 2019 and you are a big part of it!

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[bctt tweet=””For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” – T.S. Eliot” username=”Bethany_Fields”]

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Everyday, I get emails, messages, instagram comments, and Facebook posts asking when I will be recording new Youtube videos.  I always have to say “soon, I hope!” as I stopped making the videos for personal and business reasons but mainly because I could no longer afford to spend time making them.  The work put into them (especially the latter ones) was approaching full-time hours, of which Youtube does NOT pay.  Haha.  I had to take a serious (and heart-wrenching) step back to gain not only some rest, but some perspective and wisdom.  My main job is to be a mom and wife and to paint and teach workshops and classes and plainly, all of these needed more of my time.  I had worn myself thin and unfortunately, burnout and my 2009 MacPro laptop (from which I am still typing right this very second) said “no more.”

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BUT

I have recently been getting many suggestions to start a Patreon account to better form a community of like-minded artists and supporters.  If you’re not familiar with Patreon, it is a website solely created for artists to connect with supporters and patrons. I have peeked at Patreon from time to time, always feel overwhelmed and click away.  This year, I’m not letting fear tell me what to do.  I am in the works to launch my Patreon soon!  If you want to gain access to more behind-the-scenes artist info, learn painting techniques with benefits such as my private Facebook and instagram accounts (for live streams of my process and web-based lessons), and earn physical rewards (cute stickers and postcards, prints and original paintings anyone?) then please stay tuned! I want to elevate beauty and bring you the best in online mentorship and lessons.

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Everyday, I get emails, messages, instagram comments, and Facebook posts asking when I will be recording new Youtube videos.  I always have to say “soon, I hope!” as I stopped making the videos for personal and business reasons but mainly because I could no longer afford to spend time making them.  The work put into them (especially the latter ones) was approaching full-time hours, of which Youtube does NOT pay.  Haha.  I had to take a serious (and heart-wrenching) step back to gain not only some rest, but some perspective and wisdom.  My main job is to be a mom and wife and to paint and teach workshops and classes and plainly, all of these needed more of my time.  I had worn myself thin and unfortunately, burnout and my 2009 MacPro laptop (from which I am still typing right this very second) said “no more.”

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BUT

I have recently been getting many suggestions to start a Patreon account to better form a community of like-minded artists and supporters.  If you’re not familiar with Patreon, it is a website solely created for artists to connect with supporters and patrons. I have peeked at Patreon from time to time, always feel overwhelmed and click away.  This year, I’m not letting fear tell me what to do.  I am in the works to launch my Patreon soon!  If you want to gain access to more behind-the-scenes artist info, learn painting techniques with benefits such as my private Facebook and instagram accounts (for live streams of my process and web-based lessons), and earn physical rewards (cute stickers and postcards, prints and original paintings anyone?) then please stay tuned! I want to elevate beauty and bring you the best in online mentorship and lessons.

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Now, this is the part where you come in! I’m exploring ideas for my different patron levels and am in the process of building my community as we speak. Look for new and creative things on the horizon because they are coming!  I want to do things differently and not overwhelm myself (or you). This will be a learning and growing phase as I launch and some things may take time.  I am excited, nervous, hopeful, and inspired and I hope you all join me!

Thank you all!

xoxo

Bethany

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  1. Madonna Donovan says:

    That’s great news Bethany. I was wondering why suddenly you stopped U Tube and thought it might be all the work involved and family time issues. Love your work and style of painting, and the way you present your videos. It will be great to have more teaching instruction so looking forward to being involved in your new adventure for this year. All the best for this process.
    Cheers Donna

  2. deborah cline says:

    I hope you do follow through on patreon (I have tried several of your u tube videos and have been quite happy with the results. I have been following another pastel artist on patreon–and learned so much. I will definitely join if you do go onto patreon! Happy New Year

  3. pam parker says:

    Ive been waiting for you to join Patreon. looking forward to learning and growing in pastel art

  4. Kim says:

    About time Bethany, we need YOU.

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