Roxanne Baldwin's Artsy Blog

  • I, Me, Mine

    I, Me, Mine

    The portrait above is me, a few years back.  I’m not really into doing self portraits.  Why would I want to do that, when there are so many more interesting and beautiful subjects to be drawn?

  • It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like….OH NO!!!

    As Summer arrives with the ending days of June, we look forward to the end of the Fiscal Year.   That’s right folks, while you’re enjoying the Fourth of July, and trips to the beach, people in retail are getting ready for the December holidays. Even artists are starting to look for the venues for…

  • Retaility vs. Reality

    I’m trying not to get too far into the Holiday rush on this blog.  After all, there’s a fierce election ahead of us.  But, for those of us who work in stores, we’re already focused on “Tis the Season” (to make money).  After all, when I worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Gift Shop,…

  • $$$$$ Changes Everything $$$$$$

    While I was unwinding from my day job, I called a good friend  In the course of conversation, she asked if I had any Christmas cards for sale.  Then it dawned on me, if I play my cards right, I could be making $$$$ with my artwork for Christmas, instead of slaving in a store…

  • Time Flies When You’re Working Retail…..

    Or, oh dear..it’s that time of year. It’s the Christmas Rush…or if you’re more politically correct, the Holiday Rush.  As for me, I go with the Yuletide Rush, since it encompasses the Christmas Holiday with the Winter Solstice.  So, the light returning to the Earth in the darkest time of year?  How can you argue…

  • Happy Holidays and All That Jazz…

    I’m getting ready for another Black Friday in retail, today, but in Connecticut instead of NYC.  Yes, the move is final now…..I’m in Connecticut.  I had my first Thanksgiving with a working oven in about 10 years..and let me tell you, turkey cooked in a crock pot, just isn’t the same. Ah, Connecticut…..   Home.…

  • A Respite

    Two whole days off from a wild, emotional roller-coaster of a Christmas rush in retail. One of the aspects of the roller-coaster? The managers of the store being threatened by the family of a terminated employee. Did I say I wanted a job without drama? Anyway, the most recreational thing I can do for myself…

  • It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year….

    Unless you work in retail.  So, to all my retail working brothers and sisters in spirit, keep your chin up!  It’ll be over sooner than you know it. So, as promised, it’s after Thanksgiving, and I’ll rolling out the little Christmas cards I have done.  I’ve got to be careful here, I don’t want anyone…

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