Women Shining Magazine Women Shining Fall 2018 | Page 24

Seeing The Art
So many turn their back on their ‘gift’ out of
fear of the business side of being an artist.
They often never show their work and convince
themselves that taking the time to learn the
business takes away and sullies the heart and
intention of the ‘true’ artist.
Business is not a
4-letter word
I want to break the cycle that so many artists
fall into where they are asked to be part of
expos and community events that gain little
exposure and leave the artist with no long-term
income or support.
I want to help Art to be recognized as a ‘gifted’
career. So that when someone undertakes the
study of Art there is a business component
included in their studies.
What other plans are there for Stephanie
Bond personally?
My dream is to have my own space. I have
been looking at buildings in the area and there
are a few that are interesting.
I have also been keeping a close eye on some
successful events we have here and other
communities. I have ideas on how to grow
them into a sustainable event.
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In my quiet moments after the Art Expo, many
ideas came to me about how to make it bigger
and better.
One of the main take-aways from the event is my
passion to help others succeed and the best way
to do this is for me to succeed.
I have been challenged by a friend to focus on
me and step back from the urge to volunteer on
many projects which distract me from my work.
In truth I believe I used my volunteering to mask
my fears which lead to procrastination of the
personal work I need to do.
So, I made my first step: I took 3 paintings to the
newly renovated restaurant/inn/activity centre
called ‘Camp de Base Coin-du-Banc’.
I am focusing more on my work and improving
business and marketing skills so that I can help
others do the same. I believe the best way to
mentor is to lead by example.
I am excited and feeling inspired!
Anyone who has visited my home gallery will
know that I have a love of owls and historic boat
scenes and I feel now is the time to devote more
of my efforts to painting what I love.
Recording my journey to success is teaching
me so much about myself, about what is
important to me and what I want to accomplish.
It has given so much clarity. Cont’d...