What could you do differently?
By Tracy Schruder

Well, this prompt has had me scratching my head for a few hours now. I keep staring and deleting, thinking I’ve got it all figured out, and then… I don’t . On one hand, I’m convinced I’m doing everything right, and life works well as is – move on, right? Yet, on the other hand, I could do almost anything differently, but it’s the choice that’s got me hanging .

Out of doing almost anything differently, what would I choose? I went for a 3-mile run, revisited my list of life skills and relationships, and realized there’s always room for growth. But what could I do differently that would bring more benefits to my life?

For me, it’s my artwork . I’ve been finishing at least two pieces weekly, and sales are slow. I’ve sold through word of mouth, social media, art shows, and one gallery exhibit, but it’s time to shake things up.

I’m all fired up to focus on getting my art out there and selling some of it! I’m taking on landscape commissions and planning to showcase my work differently. Instead of just sharing the art itself, I’ll be sharing photos of my pieces framed in comfortable environments – think living rooms, bedrooms, and offices – to help clients see how it might look in their space.

There’s an app for that, but I prefer setting it up in my own home to create an authentic feel. My house is already like a mini art gallery, so why not use it as a showcase?

It’s time to get my art out there and see it bring joy to others. I’m excited to see where this new path takes me .
