Everyone Said I Should Be on the Tour

I’ve had a lot of people tell me I should be on the Apples & Arts Studio Tour this year. And they’re right, in a way. I’ve always appreciated the event, and it’s a fantastic way to discover new artists. If you’re heading out, make sure you don’t miss top-tier artists like Cynthia Gatien and Pierre Giroux, who are always worth the trip. You can find their locations on the official Apples & Arts map.

But this year, I’m not on it. And it’s not for the reasons you might think.

But this year, I’m not on it.
And it’s not for the reasons you might think.

I used to believe in art for everyone.
Then I realized my art is for the people who already believe in themselves.

Turns out, I was the problem.
My own fear and lack of belief were holding me back. I was selling my worth short.

It’s easy to look at a room full of people and blame them when it feels like your art isn’t moving. I used to host monthly “Cocktails & Canvases” events, and I told myself they were about building a vibrant community. They were. I met some incredible people there, and some of my best collectors started in that very room.

The Fatal Flaw: I Was Hiding Behind “Community”

But if I’m honest with myself, those events had a fatal flaw.

It wasn’t the people who showed up; it was me.

I was hiding. I created a “hangout” because it was safe. It let me connect with people and talk about my work without having to fully ask for the sale.

My last art show proved the point—people loved hanging out with the art, but not necessarily buying it. Womp womp.

My Art Isn’t a Craft Project

My art isn’t a craft project, and it sure as hell isn’t a side hustle.
When people asked if I made cards, I wanted to say, “Yes, I know you can find art for a few bucks. But you’re looking at something that isn’t that.”

My art is a serious investment.

So, I’m changing things.
I’m done entertaining. I’m done hiding behind “community.”

This year, my event is for the collectors who are ready—and for the artist who finally is, too.

Tire-kickers be damned.

From Crowds to Collectors

This private collector preview is the antithesis of a casual hangout. It’s a space for deliberate conversations, a quiet moment to connect with a piece of art that speaks to you. It’s an opportunity to collect work before it moves to Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale, a space that values my work as it is meant to be valued.

To every person who came to a “Cocktails & Canvases” and saw the art for what it was—thank you. You taught me the difference between a crowd and a collector. Now, I’m building a space just for you.

I’ve spent thousands on this art. You should, too.

If you’re ready to invest in art that speaks to your soul—and if you’re ready to stand fully in your own worth—this is your invitation.

I’m finally ready to ask for what I’m worth. Are you?

UPDATE-The catalog’s closed. The new work’s already making its way to collectors and gallery walls.
Funny how quickly things move once you stop hiding.
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