This has been a busy week for me. I am in the second week of a three week statistics course, the final summer course I will be taking this year. Since May I have completed five course, each in the span of three weeks and I am now feeling slightly burnt out from school. On the bright side though as of August 6th I will have a whole month to relax before starting school in September.

The second reason for my busy week is that the Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival is on Sunday. I have about fifty five new works which I plan on displaying. Last night my boyfriend Ty and I laid out all the paintings to examine them for imperfections, and make any last minute touch ups. They look amazing when they are all laid out and I hope they get a good response at this years festival. I feel that my art has improved since last year, I am using more vibrant colors and my paintings have taken on a more modern twist. I have also painted several cats as those were the paintings that really took off last year!

Along with getting the art ready there are all the small details such as finishing my business cards, updating my website, and planning how to arrange my booth at the festival. Thankfully my family have been great each helping in their own way.

Despite all the work involved the Folk Art Festival is a wonderful experience. To be able to display my work at the same event as some of the most famous Nova Scotia folk artists is an amazing boost for my art. Each year my art sells more and more, and improves along the way. Also being at the festival is amazing because I can see the works of all the other artists, and can walk around and look before the crowds get there. The wood carvings and other art are truly fabulous, Nova Scotia is the home to some very talented people!

If you are in Lunenburg on Sunday come down to the arena and check out the great art on display!

www.novascotiafolkartfestival.com