I am currently working on a children's story inspired by our summers in Vermont. The story is called There’s a Rainbow in Grandma’s Garden. Grandma is an avid gardener and she grows food for the family for the summer and also stores/cans foods for the winter months. The foods that grow in Grandma’s garden are all the colors of the rainbow. The story centers on the children (cousins) playing in Grandma’s garden. The children play all day and eat fresh food right out of the garden. The story speaks to the growing trend of slow food and having access to fresh healthy foods. I realize just how lucky we are to have had this experience, spending time with our family in Vermont each summer and simply being able to step out of the house and pick fresh food to eat. I see the large amount of work that goes into growing a garden that feeds 10 people. I know that we have been able to provide our son with a very special experience, one that he will treasure for his life. As messy and challenging as life in general may be having two parents working as artists, there are definitely benefits and one of these is having flexible hours that have allowed us to spend our summers in Vermont. Not only is it ideal for our son, but also an ideal place for us to work. It is an environment that nurtures our artwork. I find my work time in Vermont to be most productive. Life feels less complicated. It’s simple. Make art. Take care of children!
I am seeking funding to help make this project a reality! For the last year and a half I have been working intermittently on this story. There have been many times that I have had to set the project aside in order to work on paid projects or for an upcoming art show. To-date I have written and edited the story. I would like to secure funding to cover my living expenses so that I can focus on and dedicate 100% of my work time to making illustrations for this book project. Additionally, To have the time and space necessary to really give my attention to this project, I would need about four to six months of work time. A grant award/s would allow me to dedicate my work time to my book project. It can be a slow process and at times frustrating, but I believe in the strength of my story and the illustrations that are in the works. I would appreciate the opportunity to really dive into the work, rather than working on it sporadically. I believe it will give my project momentum and bring it to life!
I am seeking funding to help make this project a reality! For the last year and a half I have been working intermittently on this story. There have been many times that I have had to set the project aside in order to work on paid projects or for an upcoming art show. To-date I have written and edited the story. I would like to secure funding to cover my living expenses so that I can focus on and dedicate 100% of my work time to making illustrations for this book project. Additionally, To have the time and space necessary to really give my attention to this project, I would need about four to six months of work time. A grant award/s would allow me to dedicate my work time to my book project. It can be a slow process and at times frustrating, but I believe in the strength of my story and the illustrations that are in the works. I would appreciate the opportunity to really dive into the work, rather than working on it sporadically. I believe it will give my project momentum and bring it to life!