Top 20 Pinnacle Moments Of 2015
Um, wow. Feeling so conflicted today. I mean, 2015 was probably the longest year of my life so far. And while I'm ready for some new energy, it's bittersweet to put this year behind me. There's SO MUCH I want to say, but there are plenty of other blogs for that, so here are my TOP TWENTY Pinnacle Moments Of 2015.
I pulled screenprinted posters in my studio for the first time with the help of Alex Carlson.
I surpassed 1000 followers on my main Instagram account. (thanks!)
I launched my new portfolio website Bamcatart.com with accompanying shop Bamcatshop.com in November, a massive undertaking!!
Allison Bamcat became a registered business through the state of Massachusetts. (Already started my taxes, ughh...)
Created my largest painting to date, 36" x 226" on cradled wood. It was so heavy to work on, and it took over 60 hours!
I was invited for the first time to demo gouache for MassArt Illustration students. So grateful for the opportunity from instructor and fellow illustrator Abe Tena!
Wandered around Pow! Wow! Long Beach in the summer with friend&artist&designer Jillian Evelyn, attended artist Nychos' screening of The Deepest Depths of the Burrow, hung out at LBMA's Vitality & Verve exhibit with David "Bonethrower" Cook, and attended Jeff Soto's opening at the Merry Karnowsky Gallery in Los Angeles.
Created my little fat rainbow logo.
Showed paintings at 9 venues across the US, made appearances on several blogs, and showcased my handmade goods at 5 events including SOWA Boston's Chrismukkah market.
Traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the first time to premier 4 of my paintings at The Stranger Factory's annual exhibition Bewitching. (Went on the Breaking Bad tour too!)
Started and finished watching X-Files from the beginning.
Bought a Singer Fashionista S800 to step up my sewing game and mastered several hand-designed patterns.
Went from lifting 50lb barbells to 115+! (Want to hit 200 in 2016!)
Masterfully designed my own invoice sheets, inventory spreadsheets, product lineart, mailing lists, vendor reference sheets and tax-organization documents because I hate having fun.
Agreed to do my first mural at a local business in the spring of 2016!
Moved offices at work and changed up my commute. Got a better bike and a new car!
Launched Bamcat Handmade and created a separate feed for my Instagram posts.
Started a Daily Gratitude journal and began meditating daily.
Took an oil-painting class and hated it. Participated in the Merriweather Master Class for Handmade Business (loved it, highly recommend).
And last but not least, made new friends, acquaintances, graciously met some new buyers and supporters, and developed many new relationships with local and far-away galleries and artists. Met many of my heroes and received so much positive affirmation from friends and family.
2015 was a year full of late nights, 7-day workweeks, and fits of doubt and frustration. But it was also a year full of victories and congratulations, perseverance and overcoming incredible challenges. The summer was long and I got to travel to sunny places. Looking forward to new opportunities in 2016, and maybe some surprises to come in the next year!
I can't wait - thanks for being here and I'll see you next year!
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