Big C and Me: November 2013

In the past two year, I have found that having a child has totally changed my view on art. I no longer yearn to paint for hours in a studio or spend my afternoons in solitude throwing on a potter's wheel. Now my life revolves around my Charlie and I am consumed with making art with him and for him. Pintrest and other blogs have been inspirational for me and give me so many ideas that I want to "pay it forward" and share our artistic adventures with others. After all, I am an artist, art teacher, crafter, but most importantly a Mom.

I started my own little pet project of a company called Big C and Me which is entirely dedicated to promoting family engagement and exposing children to various art mediums. That means having kids paint, cut, glue, and create things! Everything I do is success based to build young confidence and is success based.

Please steal my ideas! I am putting them on my blog and going to craft fairs to promote the arts with children. If you want to buy a kit, great! Really this is more about fitting a niche that I love and we will see where it takes me.

I would love to get into providing materials for Birthday Parties, family get-togethers, Pinterest Parties, or a Girls’ Night In where we create something. Basically, I want to be that “go-to crafty friend” who can help facilitate your artsy side. Who knows where Big C and Me will go, but I have to give it a try because it makes me happy and fulfills that part of me that yearns to promote the arts with all children.

With all that said, I have my first craft show on Sunday, November 3 at Southside High School in Elmira from 10-4. If you are in the area or stopping by the show, please stop by and support me (I am a bit nervous). Below are some of the things I will have for sale.