I'm really looking forward to going to today's Party. I drew at this little girl's Parties several times, and now it's time for her Communion. Such a lovely young lady ~ I remember her as always having been absolutely Classic.

Reference my post of April 16, 2012 ~ This girl's Mother had sent me a fun Norman Rockwell card after one of her previous Parties. I feel so good about repeat-clients. I feel so good to see them again.

If I am drawing Adults, I usually Stand at my easel. It feels more energetic. I can have bigger movements. People ask me how I can stand so long. So many people are interested in that. So I'm going to explain it here. It feels like my Posture skills can be helpful.

I Move. Even if just switching my weight from foot to foot. And a neat trick I developed which helps if my lower back feels tight ~ I don't know if that's officially 'correct', but it works for me. It keeps me comfortable.

Actually, I used to feel more discomfort if I was Sitting to draw for hours. That's what I do if I'm drawing Children. So I can be more eye-to-eye with the Children. Sometimes I slouched while sitting. It felt uncomfortable. But then I discovered that I could lift the height of the paper ~ that made me lift my arms higher ~ and ~ voila. When I lift my arms higher, the slouch went away. My back straightened up and I feel renewed Energy.

And if the opposite happens, if my neck and shoulders crunch up, I just Lower the height of the paper ~ bringing my arms down higher. Voila. Ahhh.

As far as the lower back while sitting ~ If that feels stressed, I easily change it by rotating my knees up or down, feet in or out ~ whatever it needs. It's usually as easy as swallowing instead of drooling.

Doesn't matter what I'm doing ~ whether it's Drawing or driving, watching tv, lifting weights, or dancing ~ Posture counts.

One of my Agents put together a few of my Samples like this. It looks so official:-)

Another Agent put up a new Profile for me:

Quote "Good attitude. It's natural for Alison to be a Party Artist. Whether you choose her CARICATURES OR her FACE-PAINTING, Alison's Artwork can entertain you and your guests.

Many years of experience ~ Alison's worked at Carnegie Hall, Sardi's, The Russian Tea Room, Steinway Piano Rotunda ~ as well as all sorts of Restaurants, Catering Halls, and Homes much like yours. Her work has brought her into contact with Christie Brinkley, Dreyfus, Momentum Worldwide, Harry Winston Diamonds, Joey Adams, Montel Williams...

Book Alison if you want to be sure that this part of your Party runs smoothly. Birthdays, Communions, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvot, Reunions, Office Parties, Graduations, Proms, Showers, Engagement Parties, Anniversary Parties, Surprise Parties, Your Party....." UnQuote

I guess everyone's gearing up for a great new year.

How does it fit inside the skin?