Pen Pal Subscription

I have always loved writing, sending and receiving letters. As a kid I had pen pals all over the world, and would run to the mailbox after school to check for new letters. As an adult, most of the mail we receive is bills and advertisements, certainly nothing worth running to the mailbox for!

As an artist, my livelihood depends on my ability to design, produce, promote and sell my art. It’s no small feat, and now that we’ve moved to another country, I’m starting from scratch. I left my studio equipment and audience back in the US. I’m looking for used equipment here in Portugal (we’re on a very tight budget). I’m testing materials (all the clays and glazes are different), and I am trying to build an audience here to sell my art to.

I’m journaling almost every day here, and I thought this would be a fun way to test out a small subscription service, and generate a little income to help us stay a float while we figure out the big stuff. So, if you’ve supported my art in the past, or are just interested in what we’re up to since our move, I invite you to sign up for a pen pal subscription! Depending on the option you choose, I’ll send you an email or printed letter detailing what’s happening behind the scenes here. You’ll get photo previews of new art in process, see progress on setting up the studio, residency house and garden, and get updates on the community studio and workshops and retreats here in Portugal before I share them publicly.

Here’s what’s include in each option:

• Digital letter- this will be the same as the printed letter, but will appear in your inbox as an email letter or emailed link to a password protected blog post for subscribers only. (one a month has passed the password will be removed and this will be open to non-subscribers)

• Printed letter- I’ll snail mail a printed paper letter to you with photos embedded, and a few extra tidbits. Each letter will be signed, and stamped from Portugal (Note mail can be slow to arrive from here. So far it’s been between 10 days and 3 weeks)

• Printed letter + postcard: This is the same as the printed letter option, but I will also include a post card or small art print from a place or artist I’ve connect with that month.

• Printed letter + discount: This option is the same as the letter + postcard, but you will also receive a discount code for 10% any one item on my website. The discount code will change monthly so each code is only valid for a month.