tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78246915265849068122024-03-19T07:19:25.107-04:00Jean Skipper OriginalsThis blog will provide a glimpse into my life and my creative journey. Welcome!Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-87814135593777472902019-08-15T10:23:00.000-04:002019-08-15T10:23:23.493-04:00Pause.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Pause" slipped its way into my daily vocabulary after years of going too fast far too often. It allows me to slow down, and to appreciate the smallest of moments. It also provides me with the gift of time to consider my options. As a result, decisions in my life are being made thoughtfully rather than impulsively.<br />
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I'm learning to love the Pause.Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-91373396610501267502018-11-14T14:06:00.000-05:002018-11-14T14:06:39.048-05:00Here's to Infinite Possibilities!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-78857232318697193562018-11-13T11:33:00.000-05:002018-11-13T11:33:00.359-05:00And We're Back!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ken and I snuck one last peek at the windswept scenery before returning to reality today. Our last planned vacations were disrupted by brutal weather and illness. It was nice to steal away for a few unstructured days by the sea, in an area that we often pass without stopping. Our time away fed my soul; now onto the holiday season!<br />
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<br />Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-43845864508139421472018-11-09T07:53:00.000-05:002018-11-09T07:53:40.180-05:00Everything Old is New Again<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="text-align: right;">I tend to move quickly. </span><span style="text-align: right;">An idea strikes, and if I have time in the studio, I execute it. Often I'll play with a concept for weeks or months. (Or sometimes mere hours!) And then, when the next commitment interrupts my flow, I'm off and running again. When I return to my bench, it's generally with new inspiration, and I move in a different direction. </span><br />
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A little ADHD ?!? Maybe. It serves me well in many ways; but a recent visit with friends caused me to reexamine some of the projects, concepts, and techniques that I've abandoned through the years. These include the earrings shown, and I'll share other similar pieces as I discover them. They serve as a visual timeline of my professional life as a maker, and they remind me to pause occasionally to appreciate and fully examine what's in front of me in the moment.</div>
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Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com0Vass, NC, USA35.2562684 -79.282249135.204397400000005 -79.3629301 35.3081394 -79.2015681tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-88892746736668487342018-11-01T11:20:00.002-04:002018-11-01T11:20:26.285-04:00The Sound of Silence<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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It's exceptionally quiet as I write this in my living room. The cats are sleeping, and I'm intentionally avoiding television, music, and podcasts for a time. Silence is golden in moments like these. <br />
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Even my quietest moments last week were filled with soul soothing melodies, in our <a href="https://www.remeretreats.com/" target="_blank">ReMe Retreat House</a> and in the Studio at <a href="https://www.artworksvass.com/store/c2/Classes_and_Events.html" target="_blank">ARTworks Vass</a>. This sweet fountain is one example of that.<br />
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Silence and Sound; Yin and Yang; I suppose that we need a bit of both of them.<br />
<br />Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-10679861167928964362018-10-31T13:43:00.000-04:002018-10-31T13:43:38.020-04:00Beginning Again... and Again... and Again<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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I was talking with several friends recently about the power of the written word in our lives. Without exception, each of us loves our journals, diaries, and blogs; although some of us are definitely better than others about the practice of writing.<br />
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I fall into a category of one who loves the idea of writing regularly. My follow through however, is a bit weak. I periodically try to alter this course by declaring, "Today is the day! I will write a page or a post today, and every day for the rest of my life!" And I mean it; I really do. In the moment I'm eternally optimistic that this time will be different from all of the others, and that my collection of barely used journals will become a thing of my past. Alas, so far this hasn't been the case.<br />
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So today I'll begin again in a kinder gentler way. I will write everyday, one day at a time. My posts need not be witty, riveting, or even coherent; they just need to exist in some form. As anyone who's met me in person knows, for better or worse, I have a lot to say. Today I will begin again to say it.<br />
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<br />Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com2Vass, NC, USA35.2562684 -79.282249135.204397400000005 -79.3629301 35.3081394 -79.2015681tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-5672991209244455402018-08-04T19:30:00.000-04:002019-02-07T22:05:22.145-05:00Business Marketing for Creative Entrepreneurs with Jean Skipper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With a fifteen year career in banking and financial services, fourteen years as a <a href="http://www.jeanskipper.com/" target="_blank">full time working Artist</a>, six years as a <a href="http://www.artworksvass.com/" target="_blank">gallery owner</a>, and five years as the owner and host of <a href="http://www.remeretreats.com/" target="_blank">ReMe Retreats</a>; my background gives me a unique perspective on the business side of art, retail, and marketing. In many ways I'm self-taught by years of trial-and-error, and I've also benefited by the generous nature of others along the way. I've learned from my mistakes...and I make them frequently and with abandon! I love sharing my experiences with others, and I'm passionate about helping them reach their full potential as artists and as business people. <br />
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This casual *helping* through the years has evolved into a more formalized method of delivering my unique brand of assistance. Officially titled as "Marketing for Creative Entrepreneurs with Jean Skipper", a few of the ways in which you can participate in this process follow.</div>
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Several times each month we gather in a group setting to discuss creatively marketing our businesses. Participants in these groups act as a sounding board for each other as we discuss our progress, challenges, and successes. We serve as each other's Board of Directors, and the most amazing things happen when we connect and harness the combined power, knowledge, and experience in the room. Each week's meeting also includes a goal setting component and a relevant marketing lesson, based on the current needs of participants.</div>
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We meet from 3:00 until 5:00 on Tuesdays. Cost to join us is $20 per week, and I request that folks plan to attend regularly... be it weekly, every two weeks, or monthly. <a href="https://www.artworksvass.com/store/p9/BusinessMarketingforCreativeEntrepreneurswithJeanSkipper" target="_blank">Please visit the ARTworks Vass Website to view our current schedule and reserve your space.</a> </div>
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If you're a professional artist, a small business owner, or if you're longing to be one, the other or both... Marketing needs to become a part of your daily routine. There's no easy fix. It's a process, and the goal of our weekly meetings is for each of us to develop a regular marketing practice. </div>
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Guests with all levels of experience and interest are welcome to join our group. </div>
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<a href="https://www.artworksvass.com/store/p9/BusinessMarketingforCreativeEntrepreneurswithJeanSkipper" target="_blank">You may register for these sessions online here</a>, or if you have questions about participation, please email me at jeanskipper@jeanskipper.com or call me at 910-528-1109.</div>
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By special engagement, I'm available to travel to your location to work with your group. Past sessions have been conducted with community groups (Small Business Owners ARE Creative Entrepreneurs, and many of the practices that we discuss with artists apply to them too.), arts organizations, and educational institutions.</div>
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During our time together, the format of my presentations is extremely interactive. No lectures here! I enjoy working in small group sessions so that each participant's individual needs are sure to be addressed. These small group sessions also lay the groundwork for an ongoing marketing practice for individual participants and for the group's members collectively.</div>
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The topics that we address in these sessions cover a wide range of timely marketing concerns, and each session is tailored to address the unique needs of the participants and the community in which they live and work.</div>
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Cost for these sessions is based on the location of the event and the number of participants. I'm happy to discuss scheduling and your group's unique needs, and I may be reached at jeanskipper@jeanskipper.com or 910-528-1109. </div>
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For those who desire a more intensive approach to their marketing efforts, I'm available to conduct One-on-One Private Marketing Sessions. These will be designed to address your most pressing needs, and past topics have included intensives on Product Photography, Establishing an Online Presence, Social Media Marketing, Show Participation, and Designing Printed Marketing Materials.</div>
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After an initial meeting to set the course for your project, I'll proceed with designing and even ordering these items for you. Cost is based on the scope of your project. Please contact me at jeanskipper@jeanskipper.com or 910-528-1109 to discuss your specific needs. </div>
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Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com1129 Main St, Vass, NC 28394, USA35.25601 -79.2809510000000169.7339755000000032 -120.58954500000002 60.778044500000007 -37.972357000000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-4775370982433444422018-01-19T12:02:00.000-05:002018-01-19T12:03:25.574-05:00Snow Days Then and Now<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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As many of you know, I'm a<a href="http://pittsburghpa.gov/" target="_blank"> Pittsburgh</a> Girl at heart. I was born in Pennsylvania, and I spent the first thirty-eight years of my life there. During that time, winter often began with an early snowfall in October, and it ended as the last holdouts of blackened snow finally disappeared with the spring rains.<br />
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We shoveled. We blew snow. We salted. We made snow balls, and snowmen, and snow forts. We wore snow pants, and mittens, and stocking caps. (In fact, and to our embarrassment, our Mother used to tie plastic bread bags over our socks, and we wore them inside of our boots, to keep our precious feet warm.)<br />
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When it snowed, almost without exception, we went to work, and school, and on with our daily lives.<br />
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Here in <a href="https://www.nc.gov/" target="_blank">North Carolina</a>, winter is different, and I love it. When the word "snow" is whispered here by weather forecasters, we all run to the grocery store for bread and milk. (Why bread and milk? I'm not sure; but my native husband swears that it's for milk sandwiches.)<br />
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And when the snow actually arrives, schools, businesses, and other activities are canceled. (Whatever your position on this, and folks debate it at great length, we just don't have the infrastructure to effectively remove snow and ice from our roadways.)<br />
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During times of wintry weather, my hero husband and his fellow first-responders go off to protect us, while we hunker down at home and enjoy the unexpected break in the action. Days pass. The snow melts. And life goes on as if it had never happened.<br />
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I happily embraced this routine without too much deep thought, and then I opened <a href="http://www.artworksvass.com/" target="_blank">ARTworks Vass</a>. The challenge of deciding when and if we should close or remain open during these times is one that has been thrust upon me, and my position is this.<br />
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Safety first. In all things, the safety of my artists, employees, customers, and friends means more to me than business-as-usual or the possibility of a random sale. (I promise. If you have a true art-emergency, call, text, or email; and I'll snowshoe my way to the gallery to meet you!)<br />
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Our public schools will be closed today. I've made the decision to follow their lead to close too, even though the temperature is predicted to soar to almost fifty degrees. Why? Because our secondary and tertiary roads are still iffy; our parking lot is covered in inches of snow and ice; and our sweet shady sidewalk just doesn't look safe to me.<br />
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Is this a good solid business practice when January is historically one of the slowest months for retail sales? That's debatable.<br />
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Is it one that I can live with when I safely lay my head on my pillow at night and you do too? Absolutely.<br />
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Be safe. Stay warm. And I'll see you on the other side.<br />
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<br />Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com1Vass, NC, USA35.2562684 -79.282249135.204397400000005 -79.3629301 35.3081394 -79.2015681tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-53814332354804771042017-11-05T16:16:00.000-05:002017-11-05T16:16:48.019-05:00Art From The Heart of North Carolina - Dreams Come True at ARTworks VassYesterday marked the one month anniversary of the dream-come-true that is <a href="http://www.artworksvass.com/" target="_blank">ARTworks Vass</a>. The month flew, and we're enjoying the entire experience even more than we'd ever imagined. <br />
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We love our Artists in Residence.</div>
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We love the ART in all of its forms - Visual, Musical, Performing, Written, Culinary.</div>
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Thank you to each of you near and far who have supported this dream. To those who have listened, encouraged, laughed, cried, planned, supported, painted, built, created, displayed, worked, volunteered, cooked, attended, collected, promoted, performed, served, and generally loved us through our first month; thank you. </div>
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Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-83297598895306992362017-05-08T09:32:00.001-04:002017-05-08T09:32:48.067-04:00I Am Home.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday as I returned from a week away at our ReMe Retreat on Ocracoke Island, my heart began to fill as I passed the familiar farms and the beloved Long Leaf Pines of my hometown.<br />
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A small town whose city limits exist in the shape of a perfect circle, Vass, North Carolina, has been my home for thirteen years. In Vass, we have two traffic lights, a Piggly Wiggly, and a precious old time hardware store. Our population hovers at about a thousand people, and the areas that surround us have grown exponentially in recent years due to expansion on nearby Fort Bragg.<br />
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This morning I woke with the fondest memories of Ocracoke and the amazing individuals who graced me with their presence last week. At the same time, I became keenly aware of a sense of comfort that had sunk into my bones. This is Home. At this moment, in this place, with the ones I love; I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be.<br />
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<br />Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-52594857287950068152017-03-20T10:02:00.000-04:002017-03-20T10:02:20.040-04:002016 Annual Holiday Tradition Wreath Making on The Farm<span style="font-size: large;">One of my all time favorite holiday traditions is that of making natural wreaths on The Farm. Each year this event is generously hosted by my friends, Ronni, Lori, and MJ. Photos tell the story more than words ever could, so please enjoy this visual narrative.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>There are photos waiting to be captured at every turn <br />on The Farm.</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A bounty of live greens awaits!</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Our happy hosts.</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Magnolia and other accent greens.</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Eucalyptus and fresh fir smells delightful.</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For those who joined us at ReMe Retreat - The Sandhills in October 2016, yes. This is </span>Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-67417358167413435702017-01-06T13:25:00.000-05:002017-01-06T13:25:09.271-05:002017's Major Creative Goal Is ...<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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"The major creative goal that I want to achieve in 2017 is..."<br />
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Last night, as I continued to formalize my goals and plans for the year, this prompt became part of the process. <br />
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I had no problem coming up with a lengthy list of creative goals for the year. Big and small, my creative dreams are always on my mind. The challenge enters the picture when I'm asked to narrow them down to one major goal. I've always been a girl who wants it all. I dream big, and so much of the wild and wonderful ride that is my life's adventure has been a direct result of that single trait. <br />
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As I reflect in midlife, with the hope of self improvement and new beginnings, I recognize that my capacity for considering and pursuing huge numbers of hopes and dreams during every minute of every day has left me exhausted. My attention has been divided in ways that don't always serve me well.<br />
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I suppose that the solution lies in the balance of all of it. I'll continue to dream big, often, and <br />
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I'm going to contemplate my response a bit longer, and I'd love to know what's on your creative horizon too.<br />
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Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-23978097972342106882017-01-05T12:52:00.002-05:002017-01-05T12:57:40.013-05:00The Good Kind of Uncomfortable - Let's Sing!<div>
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On Tuesday, January 17th, at 6:00 pm ,you'll find me at <a href="http://artscenterlive.org/" target="_blank">The ArtsCenter</a> in <a href="http://www.townofcarrboro.org/" target="_blank">Carrboro, North Carolina</a>. <strike>I'll be attending. </strike> No. I'll be *participatng* in a <a href="http://www.popupchorus.com/" target="_blank">Pop Up Chorus</a> event. Somehow this small act thrills me and scares me at the same time.<br />
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When I was a kid, my extended family was like an Italian/German version of a Norman Rockwell Painting. We gathered regularly at my Grandparent's House. And while their kitchen tended to be the heart of their home, at the end of the hall in a room no larger than some closets today, there was a well loved upright piano; in their living room was an organ.</div>
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Well Friends, that's about to change! 2017 is going to be filled with the pleasure of things that make me uncomfortable, and Pop Up Chorus is where it all begins. If you're within driving distance, I'd love to have company! We can even have dinner before or after or along the way. What can I say, I'm true to my roots. Food and music go hand in hand!</div>
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Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com1Vass, NC, USA35.2562684 -79.282249135.204397400000005 -79.3629301 35.3081394 -79.2015681tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-91740159266795950832016-08-17T10:32:00.000-04:002016-08-17T10:48:08.683-04:00My Favorite Things - Places - Sandhills Horticultural Gardens<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4Y4WBci3HdmQ1iybnU-qPy2bwrTDZ0H5efvmKPWzZRWm7DPLdswY-z4yAPmsLne6B_geLFYguRaKXvuEXlHzGw5VoGiHuAlZ2C-_-iYqZO7dlGvhAbOf1yfqAVln199_C6zmSdiosWs/s1600/IMG_6996.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih4Y4WBci3HdmQ1iybnU-qPy2bwrTDZ0H5efvmKPWzZRWm7DPLdswY-z4yAPmsLne6B_geLFYguRaKXvuEXlHzGw5VoGiHuAlZ2C-_-iYqZO7dlGvhAbOf1yfqAVln199_C6zmSdiosWs/s200/IMG_6996.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I captured the photos here at one of my favorite places in North Carolina, <a href="http://sandhillshorticulturalgardens.com/" target="_blank">Sandhills Horticultural Gardens</a>. All were taken during two separate Springtime visits. The first group were taken this year while visiting with one of my Besties from Pennsylvania, Mary. The second group was taken last year during an Easter visit with my sister-Janet, my niece-Kate, and my nephew-Ben.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Inspirational garden art and sculpture is everywhere!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Individual gardens within the gardens provide surprises at every turn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our native Longleaf Pines are ever present.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">How could we resist a respite in the Adirondack chairs?!?!?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Gardens are a place for all four seasons. To just spend time there is pure bliss, and they also offer various educational programs, plant sales, and other special events too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>(For those who will be visiting the area during our ReMe Retreat - The Sandhills in October, you can look forward to blooming <span style="background-color: white;">Fortunes Osmanthus, </span><span style="background-color: white;">Holly Osmanthus, </span><span style="background-color: white;">Loquat, </span><span style="background-color: white;">Sasanqua Camellia, </span><span style="background-color: white;">Thorny Elaeagnus, and </span><span style="background-color: white;">Encore Azaleas.)</span></i></span>Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-26457922758010351352016-07-12T12:16:00.000-04:002016-07-12T12:16:02.903-04:00Collections Make Me Happy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yes, there are those things that I collect with intention. These include seashells, skeleton keys, photos, vintage tins, family recipes, handcrafted jewelry, original art, pottery, and so much more. </span></div>
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The past few weeks have been challenging for me on many levels. Nothing worth talking about; but during this time, as I dealt with the in-person realities of my world, I fell out of touch with various electronic forms of contact. These include phone calls, text messages, and social media of all kinds.<br />
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I'm happy to report that things are much improved here now, and today I find myself poised at my keyboard with my telephone at the ready as I stare at the backlog. <br />
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As with so many other areas of my life I suppose that the key lies in taking baby steps. One message, one phone call, and one apology at a time; I'll work through this. As I dig my way out, I ask for your continued patience and forgiveness for anything that I've missed in your corner of the world, and I promise to extend the same warmth and grace to you when you find yourself in a similar predicament.<br />
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<a href="https://podfanatic.com/podcast/art-marketing-action-podcasts-from-alyson-b-stanfield-and-artbizcoach-com/episode/forgive-yourself" target="_blank">Click here for a brief, four minute, podcast by Alyson Stanfield on the topic of Forgiveness</a>. It's an oldie but a goodie, and it spoke to me today. I thought that you might benefit from it too.</div>
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In my jewelry and in my mixed media assemblages, I tend to be drawn to the same colors again and again. These include the raw colors of all types of metal, and of metal in various forms of decay. This palette is comforting to my eye, and somehow it has a story to tell.<br />
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In my work, the exception to this includes any and all of the folk art pieces that I create. In these, all bets are off! Bright rules; more colors are a wonderful thing; and generally each piece is polka dotted to within an inch of its life.<br />
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While I adore both of these approaches to my art, for years I've challenged myself to "add more color to my jewelry". This has come in the form of beads, enameling, fiber, and various patinas. <br />
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As I posted this photos to Facebook today, I realized that this process of adding color continues to evolve for me, and I love where it's going.<br />
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<br />Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-89100885054891576062016-05-22T13:32:00.000-04:002016-05-31T10:49:35.358-04:00Jean Skipper's Creative Marketing - July 2016 at MATTIE Arts Center in Swan Quarter, North Carolina<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Mattieartscenter/" target="_blank">MATTIE Arts Center</a></b> in Swan Quarter, North Carolina is one of my favorite hidden art gems. It's hidden in that Swan Quarter itself is off-the-beaten-path in the best possible way. It's convenient in that it's located in the center of town, beside <a href="http://www.hydecountync.gov/" target="_blank">The Hyde County Government Center</a>, and anyone lucky enough to be arriving or departing The Swan Quarter Ferry to or from Ocracoke Island will reach its front doors with little to no extra effort at all.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>MATTIE</b> is an acronym for <b>M</b>attamuskeet <b>A</b>rtisans - <b>T</b>eaching, <b>T</b>raining, <b>I</b>nstructing, and <b>E</b>ducating, and <a href="http://www.hyde1854courthouse.org/mattieartscenternewsphotos.html" target="_blank">MATTIE Arts Center</a> lives its mission one class, event, artist, and student at a time. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">At <a href="http://www.hyde1854courthouse.org/mattieartscenternewsphotos.html" target="_blank">Mattie Arts</a> you'll find a gallery, classroom, and a passion for art, artisans, and the community that can barely be contained in its walls. Today I'm exceedingly grateful to announce that I've been invited to contribute to MATTIE Arts' economic development efforts by leading my Business Marketing for Creative Entrepreneurs Workshop on July 30, 2016 from 9:00 until 12:00.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">The Small Business Center Network (SBCN) </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">now has over 60 sites throughout the State. Its known as the most expansive state funded technical assistance program in the United States, having locations within a 30 minute drive of virtually every North Carolinian.</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">The objective of the SBCN is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners which will lead to job creation and retention. </span><br />
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Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-73218174418227048222016-05-20T10:39:00.001-04:002016-05-20T10:39:19.361-04:00Inspiration in Living Color<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I tend to find creative inspiration all around me everyday. Often, I'm inspired without even thinking about it consciously, and I almost never find the need to articulate why or how something strikes a cord with me. <div>
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Recently I was asked, "What inspires your work?" This question caused me to pause, and it set me on a more conscious path toward identifying the sources of my inspiration. "Color" is an answer that I return to again and again when I'm seeking inspiration. Often it's the colors in nature that inspire me...the greening of trees in Spring, the blue of our Carolina Sky, or the palette that surrounds me while near the ocean. </div>
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Man made cacophonies of color inspire me in a completely different way. A few photos from my archives follow. I find that these images are especially inspirational to me.</div>
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Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-76826599316866731232016-05-18T08:30:00.001-04:002016-05-18T08:30:57.906-04:00Captured for Posterity - Etching with Lori and Zoe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrQqy39MVmxJ_srqJ7yMPuLkuQr9Ga-Ltp2lx84YN83UD8dnUDtpNuxYUSbVH-JYlAPqm5G574dkR018ogFSW0h2g3WbW6r_s88ZAdQhmbND2Bl_RrtXeLYIKpFerVL5tzqtPT8CKTK8/s1600/IMG_7392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrQqy39MVmxJ_srqJ7yMPuLkuQr9Ga-Ltp2lx84YN83UD8dnUDtpNuxYUSbVH-JYlAPqm5G574dkR018ogFSW0h2g3WbW6r_s88ZAdQhmbND2Bl_RrtXeLYIKpFerVL5tzqtPT8CKTK8/s200/IMG_7392.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday, I had the pleasure of spending time at <a href="http://www.creativestudiosnc.com/" target="_blank">Creative Studios NC </a>with my friend, Lori, and the newest addition to her family, Zoe. Zoe is just over a month old, and Lori's enjoying bonding time with her while on maternity leave.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My day plan included etching huge numbers of cuff bracelets and other metal parts and pieces, while also taming the chaos that's overwhelmed my studio since returning from our most recent <a href="http://www.remeretreats.org/" target="_blank">ReMe Retreat</a>. I happily report that I remained focused and on task...for the first hour or so. For me, this is a major accomplishment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After that, all bets were off! It began innocently enough in a conversation about resin, vintage lace, and the manner in which we could create a collection of charms through the years to mark the milestone's in Zoe and Sophie's lives. (Sophie, aka "Zoe's Big Sister", is almost three years old.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the end result of it all...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please note that no babies were harmed while making these pieces! Lori will be creating wall art by mounting and framing them. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm hopeful that this is the first of many such pieces that I'll have a hand in creating. If you'd like to make something similar, or if you have another crazy-good idea that you'd like to discuss, please message me at jeanskipper@jeanskipper.com, or call <a href="http://www.creativestudiosnc.com/" target="_blank">Creative Studios NC</a> at 910-245-4129.</span></div>
Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-92127474756050963432016-05-17T10:00:00.000-04:002016-05-17T10:10:01.738-04:00When Opportunity Knocks - Creations from Jewelry Class - ReMe - Ocracoke - May 2016<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.remeretreats.org/" target="_blank">Here's a sample of my work in process from my<br />'When Opportunity Knocks" Class</a></i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the beginning of May, I had the absolute pleasure of leading my 'When Op</span><span style="font-size: large;">portunity Knocks' class at our <a href="http://www.remeretreats.org/" target="_blank">ReMe Retreat - Ocracoke.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This exploration in self expression is represented by vintage treasures, found objects, resin, beads, baubles, and other parts and pieces. Our guests knocked it right out of the park!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the next few weeks, I'll be focusing on etching solid copper and brass. The very thought that we're able to permanently capture each other's handwriting in metal for posterity is magical, and so sentimental.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Imagine the possibilities. Children's writing for Mom and Dad, words of encouragement for friends and family, love notes to our significant others, and so much more! Words, sayings, song lyrics, bible verses, drawings, doodles, and stamped designs; the sky is the limit! These pieces are so near and dear to my heart.What will we create? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Registrations are suggested, and may be made by calling 910-245-4129. Drop-ins are also welcome. I'll be in the studio and available at the times that follow: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday, April 19th, (Today!) 10:30 - 1:30</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday, April 20th, 1:00 - 4:00</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thursday, April 21st, 1:00 - 4:00</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday, April 26th, 10:30 - 1:30</span><br />
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<br />Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-88697508621295503432016-04-18T07:57:00.001-04:002016-04-18T07:57:07.940-04:00Marketing Magic at The Magic Bean<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPg8RGKPYJL0qOz8Ot0W4nKrXkM6-R0iLnNKWh_L88St5QXuA6wwltiOV0g-zyH0x9RcKmYqcY2gb6c-QfIJVGT67tpBkqWverB2r1l6Cw6EvCT8RD9unUisajSnu08MCKQZcqMxaiswY/s1600/IMG_4827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPg8RGKPYJL0qOz8Ot0W4nKrXkM6-R0iLnNKWh_L88St5QXuA6wwltiOV0g-zyH0x9RcKmYqcY2gb6c-QfIJVGT67tpBkqWverB2r1l6Cw6EvCT8RD9unUisajSnu08MCKQZcqMxaiswY/s320/IMG_4827.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a>I just returned from the most invigorating trip to <a href="http://www.ocracokevillage.com/" target="_blank">Ocracoke Island.</a> I was there to lead a series of sessions called, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JeanSkipperOriginals/posts/10153529872758061" target="_blank">Business Marketing For Creative Entrepreneurs</a>. We were the best kind of business community! Among our ranks there were visual artists, musicians, performers, photographers, and business owners. We represented arts organizations, non-profits, news outlets, spas, salons, galleries, a book store, a tackle shop, and more! <br />
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For the first two days of our time together, we met in small groups at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MagicBeanOcracoke/reviews/" target="_blank">The Magic Bean Coffee Bazaar</a>. This warm wonderful location was the perfect place for us. In addition to great coffee and other refreshments, owner Katy Mitchell and her staff welcomed us with open arms. <br />
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The story of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MagicBeanOcracoke/reviews/" target="_blank">The Magic Bean</a> is probably best told in a personal visit; you must experience it for yourself! For now, these pictures will have to do, and I encourage you to treat yourself to a stop at this gem anytime you're on Ocracoke.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>This was my view throughut the day. <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MagicBeanOcracoke/reviews/" target="_blank">The Magic continues outside...on the porch,<br />and in the yard and garden!</a></i></td></tr>
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Thanks again to Katy Mitchell for extending her hospitality, and also to Kim Robinson Meacham of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MilkStreetSoap" target="_blank">Milk Street Soaps</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/353466091505201/" target="_blank">The Ocracoke Open Source Community</a>, <a href="http://www.hydecountync.gov/departments/planning_and_economic_development.php" target="_blank">Hyde County, North Carolina</a>, and Lentz Stowe of <a href="https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75030" target="_blank">Beaufort Community College Small Business Center</a> for facilitating such a wonderful opportunity for all involved! I'll be providing additional details about all of you and the fabulous services that you provide soon on this blog.Jean Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11166547400531514364noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7824691526584906812.post-85857170120126745852016-04-07T12:50:00.001-04:002016-04-23T09:12:40.744-04:00Business Marketing for Creative Entrepreneurs with Jean Skipper<div>
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I'm beyond excited to be traveling to Ocracoke Island next week! </div>
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Thanks to <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/conedbccc/small-business-center" target="_blank">Beaufort Community College's Small Business Center</a>, <a href="http://www.hydecountync.gov/" target="_blank">Hyde County North Carolina</a>, and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1531113990502995/" target="_blank"> Open Source Ocracoke</a>, I'll have the pleasure of working with a group of Creative Entrepreneurs there. </div>
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The fliers shown below provide basic information. This post will provide more details about our time together, and a description of my business background. </div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Part I - Small Group Sessions</span></u></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Part I of our program will consist of a series of small group work sessions. These will be held at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MagicBeanOcracoke/" target="_blank">The Magic Bean</a>; each participant will select one session to attend; and a maximum of eight participants will participate in each session. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">On Thursday, from 12:30 until 3:00, all of those who participated in the Small Group Sessions will gather at <a href="http://www.ocracokecommunitycenter.com/" target="_blank">The Ocracoke Community Center</a>. Lunch will be provided, and newly developed marketing plans will be discussed, as will the the manner in which collaborations can be developed for the benefit of </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">all involved. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Beginning at thirteen years old, I held one to three jobs at a time at various restaurants and retail establishments. At the ripe old age of twenty-three, I applied for a job as a bank teller. My biggest goal at the time was to be off from my job on weekends. This single step led to that and so much more,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was hired by a community bank on a part time basis, which led to a full time teller position, and then a customer service position. Simultaneously, as a benefit of my employment, I began to attend Westminster College in pursuit of an accounting degree. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I entered the banking industry at exactly the right time; I worked hard; and my hard work was rewarded. As the years progressed, the bank was acquired numerous times, and my career developed and grew along with it. This led to positions as a Product Development Manager, Marketing Manager, and eventually a Corporate Cash Management Officer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I moved to North Carolina in 2004, I worked for a single year in the financial service industry. Then I jumped into a career as an Entrepreneur and Artist. It was the single best career decision of my life, and I'm grateful for it every day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As an artist and entrepreneur, I owned and operated a teaching studio. I've sold the work of my hands online, at retail shows, on a consignment basis at galleries, and as a wholesale provider to boutiques and stores. For five years I owned and managed Artist Alley, voted to be Moore County North Carolina's Top Art Gallery. Today I market my work as <a href="http://www.jeanskipper.com/" target="_blank">Jean Skipper Originals</a>. My studio is located at <a href="http://www.creativestudiosnc.com/" target="_blank">Creative Studios, NC</a>, and I also co-own and operate <a href="http://www.remeretreats.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ReMe Retreats</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My career has taken many twists and turns through the years to bring me to exactly this place. My background is unique in its combination of Business, Art, Entrepreneurship, and Community. I've learned from the best and the worst of my experiences, and some of my greatest joy comes in sharing all of this with others to help them further their own businesses and careers. </span></div>
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