Woodsmoke permeates the air.Hushed sounds of campers talking.Bugs singing their midnight songs.Crunching sound of spirits walking.Dirt paths and valley hills.The slight echo of Hank Williams soul.Merle Haggard, George Jones,and maybe some David Allen Coe.The pitter padder of the little people.Things going missing from the table.The sound of the fresh flowing spring;Fresh enough to sip from … Continue reading “Powwow Grounds At Night” by Michael Daugherty
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Keeping Up the Stories…
Stories are an important part of survival. So, it's time to start telling stories...
Podcasting Again?
Will I be podcasting again? Yes, maybe...at some point. I'm actually setting up a podcast with Anchor by Spotify. It's free! I loved using Podbean, but I just don't have the money right now to pay for the upgrade needed for distribution. Anchor is free, plus I can use video podcasts if I want. It … Continue reading Podcasting Again?
Chapter One…Again.
I'm heading back to chapter one...again. My Shawnee Rising Studios online shop was an amazing first try at becoming a full-time artist. It really showed me what it takes to run an online shop and to sell artwork. Not only to sell, but to market myself. There's a constant need for social media posts and … Continue reading Chapter One…Again.
Not Going To Plan, But I’m Still Planning
Things are not going to plan, but I'm still planning on opening the shop in the future. It won't be soon...just someday. š I've stopped trying to plan so much and just take it day by day. I know what I need to do and I just need to take it slow. The problem is … Continue reading Not Going To Plan, But I’m Still Planning
NFT Spaces and shedding some light!
I want to talk about my new NFT spaces and shedding some light on Shawnee Rising Studios. But first, I want to talk about why I closed down my online shop in the first place. I was broke. Honestly, that's pretty much it. I thought I would be able to make enough money and help … Continue reading NFT Spaces and shedding some light!
Happy New Year! Shawnee Rising Studios is Closing!
Shawnee Rising Studios closing its digital doors on February 1, 2022. š¢ I have made the extremely hard decision to close my Online Studio for an undetermined amount of time. I want to thank everyone for the amazing support, encouragement, and motivation to chase a dream that Iāve had for so, so long. At this … Continue reading Happy New Year! Shawnee Rising Studios is Closing!
Part-Time Job & Artist’s Apprehension
Part-Time Job I finally got a part-time job after searching for a few weeks. I start in a couple of days. I can't say that I'm excited as I hoped to have more time to work on my own business here at home. But we need more money coming in and we have projects that … Continue reading Part-Time Job & Artist’s Apprehension
I Have to Head Back to Move Forward…
So, Iām looking for a part-time job in order to bring in some more money so that my wife and I can start saving for our workshop. A while back, my wife and I bought a large shed that we were going to convert into a tiny house, but circumstances changed and we were unable … Continue reading I Have to Head Back to Move Forward…
Update on Shawnee Rising Studios!
I just wanted to give a little update on Shawnee Rising Studios! It's been a while since I've written in the blog or posted a podcast and I just thought it was time to give an update on why. So, I quit my job back in March and I had these huge plans to build … Continue reading Update on Shawnee Rising Studios!
Michael Daugherty 