One of my yearly goals for 2008 was to submit my work for publication. Ultimately my submission was sent in just under the clock in 2008 - realizing that I hadn't met many of the goals I set for myself - a last ditch effort was made. It's not like it's hard to send in a submission for most things anymore - most publications, juried calls and other competitions accept applications via email with jpeg images. You don't even have to leave your home to send in a submission!! In this quest, I really wasn't too picky about whether it was a craft book or monthly magazine but I wanted to get SOMETHING out there. It has finally happened - In the October 2009 issue of Bead and Button magazine you can find me TWICE! My "Nile Queen" necklace is featured in the "Your Work" section on page 14 and then my "Waves of Symmetry" cuff project is on page 42. Originally they were to have been in 2 different issues (which would have been nice) but I'm pretty happy they were chosen at all. I'm not sure why I waited so long to blog about this - the magazine has been on newsstands for nearly 2 weeks - it just seems kind of surreal in a way.
Congratulations! My goal was to submit something to an art mag last year, too. Never happened. You've inspired me.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I actually attempted your Waves of Symmetry bracelet last year. I haven't finished it yet as when I went to join the two sections together they were slightly off balance and one side was shorter than the other so I think I may have made a mistake :0 Gorgeous piece though!
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