The Art Stand is fabulous! I love the concept and how it came about. I totally understand what you described in your opening about hitting the wall. I hit the wall in June and am still looking for my way back into productivity!
Thank you Pamela! We're not entirely sure what caused our 'wall' – it could be a combination of factors plus having a 7-year old home during summer – but it's a comfort to hear we are not alone!
I know what you mean about creativity being forced into a timetable. It works until it doesn't. I like v.1 of the art stand. I wonder if an awning or big umbrella might bring more attention to it. In Prince Edward County south of me, the artists identify themselves by taking old bikes, painting them including tires, a single bright colour (often pink) and chaining them to a tree or post.
The security camera on the Hokaheh Farmstand seems like a good idea. It says something without being too in your face about it. Not even sure it needs to be hooked up. Just a silent eye and a small notice keeping watch on things. Maybe a small battery to turn on a red light. The light could even be solar operated.
Another thing that sometimes draws people to stop and browse is a small lending library box. A small box on a post or table that has a few books inside. Take a book, leave a book type thing. There are already a few in your area.
I'm particularly interested in how you might use Substack to do photowalks. This seems to have great potential. Recently I took a walk with Patti Smith as she wandered down a pathway in Kyoto, Japan. I think that could work for anyone, anywhere. We don't have to be a famous rock star either, although it doesn't hurt.
I'm interested in projects too, like zines or artstands. High speed internet is promised here by end of year (we'll see), which may open new opportunities for uploading video which has always been out of reach because of limited upload speeds. YouTube is great, but I think Substack is more personal for video with a nice mix of publishing tools under one roof as it were.
Thank you John. There are a number of things we could do, in time, and a painted old bike is up there as one possible. Awnings or umbrellas would risk getting caught by the wind and carried into the road or elsewhere, so that's a no. Until we have a physical structure with a roof we're at the mercy of the weather unfortunately. Security of the work itself is not a major concern, since there is no cash on site and the art is pay-what-you-want. For now at least... I will check out Patti Smith's video, sounds interesting. Hope you get that high speed internet soon!
Love this new initiative! I’ve had my own struggles lately to maintain creative time and it seems like you are taking a really healthy path with your own. We have plans to someday have a seed and art “free library” box at our place and I am also squirrelling away scrap wood and metal to build it. One of these days.
Yes I'm surprised art stands aren't more of a thing. I've found one news article about a woman who set one up in Vermont, but that's it. They seem like a no-brainer for artists, providing you have the means to put one together. Seeds are an excellent addition!
This is outstanding! I love the art stand-farm-stand-roadside-gallery! I wish you were closer, I'd be a regular :) If I'm out that way this fall I'll be sure to swing through. YAY!!
I am looking forward to more photo essays, liveblogging photo walks, projects, zines, and general reflections on process. As I continue to transition from corporate communications to artist/teacher you two and your approach remains an inspiration to me. Your experience selling zines locally then giving them away is in the plans as I go forward. I am thinking about mapping out all the little free libraries near me—especially for the zine of the photos I have taken of my town over the past five years.
what a fun idea. There is a local farm stand near my new home in NE it is the first time I've seen one. I like your idea of an art stand very much! Thank you for the inspiration.
This is so much fun! I want to try and make it up to you this fall (life scheduling TBD) and can't wait to see it!
Oh that would be so much fun! And I would welcome your ideas to make the art stand even better. Keep me posted!
The Art Stand is fabulous! I love the concept and how it came about. I totally understand what you described in your opening about hitting the wall. I hit the wall in June and am still looking for my way back into productivity!
Thank you Pamela! We're not entirely sure what caused our 'wall' – it could be a combination of factors plus having a 7-year old home during summer – but it's a comfort to hear we are not alone!
I love this so much! How fun!
Thanks Lauri, it is fun – and setting it up and breaking it down every day really feels like we have an actual store which is quite a weird reality.
I know what you mean about creativity being forced into a timetable. It works until it doesn't. I like v.1 of the art stand. I wonder if an awning or big umbrella might bring more attention to it. In Prince Edward County south of me, the artists identify themselves by taking old bikes, painting them including tires, a single bright colour (often pink) and chaining them to a tree or post.
The security camera on the Hokaheh Farmstand seems like a good idea. It says something without being too in your face about it. Not even sure it needs to be hooked up. Just a silent eye and a small notice keeping watch on things. Maybe a small battery to turn on a red light. The light could even be solar operated.
Another thing that sometimes draws people to stop and browse is a small lending library box. A small box on a post or table that has a few books inside. Take a book, leave a book type thing. There are already a few in your area.
See https://app.littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap
I'm particularly interested in how you might use Substack to do photowalks. This seems to have great potential. Recently I took a walk with Patti Smith as she wandered down a pathway in Kyoto, Japan. I think that could work for anyone, anywhere. We don't have to be a famous rock star either, although it doesn't hurt.
See https://pattismith.substack.com/p/kyoto-morning-walk-with-crows
I'm interested in projects too, like zines or artstands. High speed internet is promised here by end of year (we'll see), which may open new opportunities for uploading video which has always been out of reach because of limited upload speeds. YouTube is great, but I think Substack is more personal for video with a nice mix of publishing tools under one roof as it were.
Cheers Diana & Tom
Thank you John. There are a number of things we could do, in time, and a painted old bike is up there as one possible. Awnings or umbrellas would risk getting caught by the wind and carried into the road or elsewhere, so that's a no. Until we have a physical structure with a roof we're at the mercy of the weather unfortunately. Security of the work itself is not a major concern, since there is no cash on site and the art is pay-what-you-want. For now at least... I will check out Patti Smith's video, sounds interesting. Hope you get that high speed internet soon!
Love this new initiative! I’ve had my own struggles lately to maintain creative time and it seems like you are taking a really healthy path with your own. We have plans to someday have a seed and art “free library” box at our place and I am also squirrelling away scrap wood and metal to build it. One of these days.
Yes I'm surprised art stands aren't more of a thing. I've found one news article about a woman who set one up in Vermont, but that's it. They seem like a no-brainer for artists, providing you have the means to put one together. Seeds are an excellent addition!
This is outstanding! I love the art stand-farm-stand-roadside-gallery! I wish you were closer, I'd be a regular :) If I'm out that way this fall I'll be sure to swing through. YAY!!
Thanks Sheila! We'd love to see you, give us a heads up if/when you are nearby.
Will do! 💗✌🏼
I am looking forward to more photo essays, liveblogging photo walks, projects, zines, and general reflections on process. As I continue to transition from corporate communications to artist/teacher you two and your approach remains an inspiration to me. Your experience selling zines locally then giving them away is in the plans as I go forward. I am thinking about mapping out all the little free libraries near me—especially for the zine of the photos I have taken of my town over the past five years.
Sounds like a great plan Josh!
what a fun idea. There is a local farm stand near my new home in NE it is the first time I've seen one. I like your idea of an art stand very much! Thank you for the inspiration.