Leaving Social Media

Feb 17

Written By Kim Joy

“Please never forget how brave it is to continue to show up in a story that looks so different to what you thought it would be.” -Liz Newman

For weeks now I have been waffling about whether to stay on social media ie: Facebook and Instagram, or not. I finally pulled the plug last Friday, February 14, 2025. I deleted both personal and business accounts. All the time thinking “how will I know what my friends and family are doing, how will people find my business, no marketplace to find that thing I need!”

So I looked at Youtube and saw so many artists were surviving without social media. Friends can email, text or call. My kids and I can call and text photos. The world will not end.

Plus I would not have to hear and see all the politic chatter. Bonus!

New plan going forward: Studio News sent around the 1st and Second Edition midway through the month- which would have photos of what has happened in the past month. The format and layout might evolve over time. Do let me know what you think, this for you!

This is what I was thinking about- a collage of photos, what do you think?
Top Row (left to right): Sandi and I outside Art Happens on Tarboro with Mural by Jose Luis Vichez of Patrick Hansen, repair in process, Pinwheel Panel
Second Row: Stained Glass Pendant, gift box with my logo, Fairfax Adult Ed Stained Glass Class
Third Row: Quilt Square Panel, Bearded Bee Commission delivery, 3D Cactus
Fourth Row: My Tools, Ribbon Panel, Filigree Pendant on Deer Antler

Or do you think individual photos and descriptions would be better? Easier on the eyes? Easier to read?

Let me know what you think, thank you

Kim Joy

Kim Steinmuller Joy has been a stained glass artist and teacher since 1982. Most of her pieces are in the traditional style and starting to experiment to incorporate materials not usually found in the medium. She believes that through her pieces she can grow and learn more about the world around her and where she came from. She hopes that her work will inspire and encourage others in their artistic endeavors. She loves working with commissions that allows her to create one of kind pieces for the commissioner.

She belongs to Stained Glass Association of America and National Capital Art Glass Guild. Her work can be found at the Community Council of the Arts in Kinston NC, Arts Council of Wayne County Goldsboro, NC, and Wilson Arts in Wilson, NC. She teaches Nash Community College Nashville, NC, Wilson Community College Wilson NC. Her works are in private collections worldwide.

Kim Steinmuller Joy was raised in upstate New York and now lives and works in Wilson, NC.

https://www.kimsjoy.com

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