Sharon Jackman
Tell us about when you first realized that you were an artist.
I always knew I wanted to be in the arts. In school I was equally good at both math and English, and my 11th grade homeroom teacher tried to encourage me to go on to calculus and physics, but I opted for creative writing and art instead. I thought I wanted to be a journalist, but in college got involved in the performing arts and ended up with a Master's in modern dance choreography. From there it was a fairly natural transition to ceramics - being another three dimensional form. I strive to create movement in my ceramic pieces.
What is your biggest challenge when selling your art?
I actually love selling my art myself. It is so rewarding to see the pleasure on peoples' faces when they look at my work, and their comments often give me ideas for new directions. If I only sold through galleries I would not have the benefit of these interactions. Of course, this means a lot of long weekend days when I get up early, drive long distances to shows, set up an entire booth, and then patiently (or not so patiently) wait for customers. It is a continuing investigation to find the right shows for my work, so that all the effort pays off.
I always knew I wanted to be in the arts. In school I was equally good at both math and English, and my 11th grade homeroom teacher tried to encourage me to go on to calculus and physics, but I opted for creative writing and art instead. I thought I wanted to be a journalist, but in college got involved in the performing arts and ended up with a Master's in modern dance choreography. From there it was a fairly natural transition to ceramics - being another three dimensional form. I strive to create movement in my ceramic pieces.
What is your biggest challenge when selling your art?
I actually love selling my art myself. It is so rewarding to see the pleasure on peoples' faces when they look at my work, and their comments often give me ideas for new directions. If I only sold through galleries I would not have the benefit of these interactions. Of course, this means a lot of long weekend days when I get up early, drive long distances to shows, set up an entire booth, and then patiently (or not so patiently) wait for customers. It is a continuing investigation to find the right shows for my work, so that all the effort pays off.
See more of Sharon's ceramics on her website: www.shajaceramics.com
and connect with her on Facebook at ShaJa Ceramics
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