In a post I made a few weeks ago and in several since I've eluded to a "new opportunity" that had been placed before me as a result of my art. I've been holding off saying anything to make sure I was capable of the job! I believe I now have the confidence in myself to actually announce this new venture.

Just a little background material...This show season has been particularly hard. I'm not sure if it is because I'm "older" (I'll be 63 in April), or if the adrenalin one feels with a new venture has dropped off, or if it simply is that I can see the results I had hoped for were not going to happen quick enough to provide the extra income I knew I would need to supplement my retirement.

Those of you who read my blog regularly know that I'm still a working hairdresser and have been now for over 38 years. Standing in one place with your arms up in the air begins to take it's toll on the body and I hope to retire, or at least cut back my schedule drastically by age 67.

As I have said before, with the exception of my last art fair, every show I've done this year has been as good as or better than the year before...and I have commissions on the books for this winter. So you might ask "what is your panic?"

It isn't my art sales that have faltered, its the rising cost of everyday life that has prompted my concern. Just "living" is costing so much more than it did 5 years ago. I could see that I was going to need a more dependable income at retirement.

Realizing this didn't make me panic...actually, I felt quite calm. I began to pray that God place the right opportunity in my path...and I prayed "I would recognize it when it happened".

One evening back in July, I received a phone call from Clint Watson, the founder of FineArtStudioOnline and the company who hosts my website...Marsha Robinett Fine Art. He called to ask if I would be interested in doing tech support for his company.

My response..."Me, do tech support", and I laughed!!" I was simply dumbfounded that anyone would want me, of all people, to do tech. support. I reminded him of all the support questions I had submitted in the beginning and he just said "then you should have the answers".

As we talked more that evening...I was reminded of my prayers.

I had not called or inquired about this position nor had I ever spoken to Clint before. I was just one of over 2,000 artist websites hosted by his company. This was God's work...and I knew He would provide what I needed to succeed. Armed with this knowledge, I accepted the challenge even though "I" still doubted my ability.

I've been working for FineArtStudioOnline for a little over a month now...doing tech support three evenings a week. Even with the extensive training Ive received during the past couple of months, I've had to learn to accept that because of the rapid changes taking place in the industry, there will always be answers I don't have and always be new things to learn.

Solving an issue is somewhat like being a detective...as I peruse their websites gathering information, in order to resolve the problem, I get to view and enjoy their beautiful art. It's like a continual "Gallery Opening". What an inspiration!

I've so enjoyed getting to know the many fine artists I've worked with. It brings me pleasure knowing I've helped them get their website up and going so that they can get back to their studio and "just be an artist"

No Question today...just a gentle reminder. When you pray for answers make sure you also pray for "ears to hear".

As Always...I welcome your comments, and encourage you today, in your life and in your career. The blessing is there for all.