I've been dealing with a lot of stress over the course of the end of June and beginning of July. AC deadlines barreled down on me with what seemed to be little warning, when in reality there was plenty. I managed to make deadline for all those involved, meanwhile coping with one of the most horrific experiences I've ever had with a client.

I am going to do my best not to go into detail, as I am not a huge fan of drama and this particular person did more than their fair share of stirring that black mess up and having it consume my creativity a midst the happening of moving to a new home. I didn't get much done over this last week. I tried, but every time I tried to do something I just wanted to run away from it, worried that I'd ruin another person's order.

I think I am relatively over this now. I am moved. I have a small, but effective studio space. I've altered/updated both the eagle and hawk blanks and am in the process of casting them today--at least the silicone casting. I've yet to get some plaster to make the outer mold for the mother mold. That said, I am going to be selling my original hawk blank mold via furbuy. I'll be uploading an entry to FA here to gather attention, and hopefully someone will want to buy it up. <3

Aside from this small update, I am going to be getting back to work. I am not sure if I am going to be able to do solo income off of costume making, as much as I would love to. The sad story is that I just don't have all the supplies I need right now and the income of an artist is sporadic at best. I need to have a regular income that I can rely on each week. Knowing that I'll be able to pay insurance on my car and cover rent regardless of sales is important to me--so I'll be looking for an acceptable part time job and continuing to work on my craft.

Keep an eye out for the hawk mold going to auction and let your friends if you think they might want to be able to make as many hawk masks as they please!