Thank You

Every time I make a sale, I do a little happy dance. I dance not because I just made some money, I dance because the person purchasing my print or my jewellery is happy.  They are off to gift it to someone else or maybe just as a treat for themselves. At this time of year, I think about my art taken home, lovingly wrapped in paper, a tag placed, and the name written – ultimately finding its way under someone’s Christmas tree. I picture Christmas morning in an excited room, and my art handed to someone whose eyes light up when they open it. I picture them mentally placing it in their home, on their desk or on their wall – contemplating just the right spot. I think about my jewellery opened with a recipient pondering which outfit it will go with, or thinking they have the perfect sweater to match. In my mind’s eye I hear the thanks given and see the joy received. I often wonder about my pieces that, over the years, have spread far and wide across the country, and indeed the globe. I think about the cold nights that I was out alone in the dark, taking the photo with no thought at all to where it could end up. It’s just me and my camera. The decision to take the files from my computer where I alone could see, to share with the world around me was a risk I am so happy I took. I am so very grateful for everyone who stops by my market table to chat and discuss the night sky, and for everyone who lets me ramble on about all things Aurora. It’s never about the sales, although that’s what allows me to keep doing what I love. To think that the images I capture can bring joy to a stranger still astounds me. I’ve been very busy downstairs in my workshop these last weeks getting ready to open at my permanent location in the Ardmore Community Market, as well as attend all the Christmas markets in the area that I can. It just occurred to me as I’m writing this, that I am in a workshop creating gifts for people around the world, whose eyes will light up on Christmas morning because of a photo I took, and to be honest, I feel a little bit like Santa Claus. 🎄🎅