This is my introduction as a new member to AFI. My name is Sherri Calkins. After years climbing corporate ladders as a AutoCAD/Structural Designer & manager in the construction industry, I am following a dream :). I am a photographic artist still searching for my "own style" and still have LOTS to learn!!! Feel free to check out my work on www.kaytibrookecreations.smugmug.com or I have posted about 12 photos of my work on my profile here.
I appreciate all the information on this site. It has been very helpful!!
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Welcome Sherri. We are glad to have you here. 1 took a look at your photos and they are very nice. I love the two chairs in front of the little store. Have you done any shows yet or are you still working on putting a show schedule together?
Jacki B
I have done 1 juried show and 2 festivals. I have been accepted to 3 more juried shows. The two adironack chairs at the marina are one my favorites also :) I have had a good response to my work, if not a lot of sales yet. But I am having a GREAT time, love, love, love what I am doing and enjoy meeting people and other artist at the shows!! Thanks for your feedback!
Hi Sherri and welcome to AFI and your new goal of living the dream!
Glad to have you join us, Sherri. Very few of us just walked out on the street and started earning a living there. Most, like you, had real jobs and felt their way into the business. There IS a lot to learn, but hopefully this site will help you a lot. Feel free to read it all and ask questions. But everyone really appreciates it if you use the "search" box first to see if your question has already been asked and answered.