{"id":6885,"date":"2021-04-14T15:16:53","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T19:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?p=6885"},"modified":"2021-04-14T17:20:19","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T21:20:19","slug":"horizon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/horizon\/","title":{"rendered":"Horizon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I aspire to be able to paint until I take my last breath, which I hope is very long time from now. It\u2019s also my desire to ride a bike, run, hoist a kettlebell, climb stairs and carry my own groceries until that day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC02439-873x1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC02439-873x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6886\" class=\"wp-image-6886\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC02439-873x1024.jpg 873w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC02439-256x300.jpg 256w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC02439-768x901.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC02439.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_8254-1024x768.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_8254-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6887\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?attachment_id=6887\" class=\"wp-image-6887\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_8254-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_8254-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_8254-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_8254-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_8254-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_8254.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hope is not enough. Aside from what is beyond my control, these intentions require daily action and accountability. They need practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC05521-Version-4-copy-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"346\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC05521-Version-4-copy-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6897\" class=\"wp-image-6897\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC05521-Version-4-copy-3.jpg 640w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC05521-Version-4-copy-3-300x162.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC05521-Version-4-copy-3-500x270.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1180-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1180-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6899\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1180-2.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?attachment_id=6899\" class=\"wp-image-6899\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1180-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1180-2-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1180-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1180-2.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While navigating options how to continue an art career in challenging times, my creative skills still need attention and practice. Instead of investing in supplies when I have a studio filled with available paintings for sale, there are other ways to keep my skills alive. Recently I collected a favourite painting off the wall, put it on the easel and made something new. It\u2019s a joy to squeeze paint. It\u2019s absolute pure delight, in motion, light and life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6622-1024x768.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6622-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6901\" class=\"wp-image-6901\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6622-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6622-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6622-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6622-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6622-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6622.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6691.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6691-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6902\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6691.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?attachment_id=6902\" class=\"wp-image-6902\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6691-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6691-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6691-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6691-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6691-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6691.jpg 1959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the business front, there is a sense of waiting. Some Collectors prefer to view art in person. That\u2019s hard to do when our studio business doors remain closed. Like many small business\u2019s, some professional creatives may not be able to open their doors again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology, a necessary and welcome tool, is at the forefront in world circumstance. Many have needed to purchase and sell goods online more than we ever could have imagined. Groceries, clothing, household items, furniture and art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Importer warehouse companies are making billions with that need in mind, focusing on convenience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/2019\/8\/28\/20833645\/wayfair-many-brands-websites\">article<\/a> on a familiar e-commerce goods company stated factory warehouse items, ( including furniture and art) is \u201c for people who don\u2019t know, or don\u2019t care who manufactured it.\u201d&nbsp;A company spokesperson said \u201c an automated algorithm changes the price in real time, adjusting on shipping, availability, etc&#8230;.. it\u2019s standard.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their \u2018brand\u2019 of items are not made by, but \u201ccurated\u201d by them. Consumers are perhaps unknowingly led by algorithms and dictated \u201ccollections.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peppy commercials flood the media, showing a family ordering couches, tables, lighting, art with the click of a button from a storyboard of curated items.&nbsp;The branded boxes arrive doorstep moments later. The family is suddenly transported from old couch to new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basis of this selling is on convenience, not quality, originality, or craftsmanship.&nbsp;Some top interior designers prompting the products may fail to include unique one of a kind items in their designs which celebrate a client\u2019s individuality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have discovered the best architects, interior curators and designers guide and encourage rather than dictate. Their professional insight enhances a client\u2019s individuality and originality in personal items are celebrated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Architect Michael Shocrylas of Sho-Arc Bureau of Architecture is a prime example of this kind of expertise.&nbsp;( www.sho-arc.ca)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe entire process involves his intuitive ear to not only listen but to unravel what a client actually means. &#8230;.\u201cFor a film&nbsp;a set, you analyze the character and you imagine what they would have and what they would live in,\u201d says Shocrylas. \u201cBut for a client, you ask them and you help them decide on the life they most desire. For me, it\u2019s about preparing spaces to improve their lives and make it more efficient and more enjoyable.\u201d &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6678.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6678-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6906\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6678-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6678-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6678-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6678-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6678-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6678.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>New &#8220;Horizon&#8221; 5 feet x 3.3 feet  $6,500.oo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering hard earned money for anything, with any budget, doesn\u2019t have to be a mindless act.&nbsp;Some do care about what they bring into their private sanctuaries, and find joy in the selection process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online purchasing convenience does not have to lack quality, or fine craftsmanship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC08927-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC08927-1-575x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6904\" width=\"310\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC08927-1-575x1024.jpg 575w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC08927-1-168x300.jpg 168w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC08927-1-768x1368.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC08927-1-862x1536.jpg 862w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC08927-1-1150x2048.jpg 1150w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC08927-1-scaled.jpg 1437w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Craftsman Marc Banning with his handmade Boggs chair.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchasing in itself, can be an experience. Small business\u2019s are engaging audiences online and building customer relationships with specialty goods and great service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6588.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6588-1024x842.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6905\" width=\"446\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6588-1024x842.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6588-300x247.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6588-768x632.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6588-1536x1264.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6588-365x300.jpg 365w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_6588.jpg 1838w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Available original 8&#215;10&#8217;s $550.oo each. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Weather it be textiles, furniture, homemade soup, handmade tea towels, soap, or art, there is an abundance of amazing, sustainable, original goods made with love by creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few artisan small business recommendations, (most have wonderful Instagram &amp; websites well worth following)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wood:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fine Furniture~ Marc Banning ( of course!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furniture ~ Flo Hardwoods&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.flohardwoods.com\/\">http:\/\/www.flohardwoods.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reclaimed wood artist&nbsp; Craig Forget&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.craigforget.com\/\">https:\/\/www.craigforget.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wool :&nbsp; Wool Stone Prairie&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/woolstoneprairie.com\/the-felted-flock\/\">https:\/\/woolstoneprairie.com\/the-felted-flock\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Textiles : Kellie Frances @kellie_frances&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glass: Soffi Lighting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soffilighting.com\/\">https:\/\/www.soffilighting.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wildlife Paintings : Julia Hargreaves&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.juliahargreaves.com\/\">www.juliahargreaves.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watercolour paintings: Nancy Bauer&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NABauerArtistinSearchofExcellence\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NABauerArtistinSearchofExcellence\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local Craft Market:&nbsp; Urban Market&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitwindsoressex.com\/places\/urban-art-market\/\">https:\/\/visitwindsoressex.com\/places\/urban-art-market\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Last autumn, new clients arrived for&nbsp; \u2018safe pick up\u2019 of their first original painting. \u201cWe love your work and are excited to include it in our home!!\u201cYou have made this entire experience delightful, it\u2019s been a treat to meet you. We especially like knowing you listen to vinyl and are a runner. We too, have a commitment to timeless quality and healthy living.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>~<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I aspire to be able to paint until I take my last breath, which I hope is very long time from now. 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