October already

Where has the time gone? Life, being an uphill battle for the past few years, has made it a little more challenging to make forward progress on anything, let alone doing some artwork. I remain hopeful and increasingly resolute to do some new pieces, join an art group or two, and "get it out there". In fact it's all I think about. Well, maybe not all, but a good portion. I even dreamt about art twice in the last couple months. So stay tuned for news and updates. Hopefully my next post will include a picture of some new artwork.

Painting

Progress has been made. I am working on the painting from Utah. I have so many ideas for artwork now, it's just a matter of time.

Determined

I feel like I am on fire, you know the feeling, so full of energy and excitement that I don't know what to do first. Everything feels like it is coming into alignment and the doors are wide open. All I have to do is walk the path. What's changed? I knew this stuff before but it seems like I am being given the 'go ahead' from the universe. Go ahead and Be, it's time. My thoughts though are, "when wasn't it time?". Regardless, I am going with the good feelings and pushing myself forward. Past is past; it's all water under the bridge. Whatever happened, happened. All that matters is what I do now, but then that was always the case to begin with, wasn't it?

The external circumstances that seemed to hold me back, are no longer. I think that is the difference, I had to "wait it out", go through the process, etc. Things are looking up and I feel encouraged to resume my progression, spiritually and professionally. Long hiatus though. Never again.

I have so many ideas for artwork now. It's just a matter of time and energy, and some supplies. I am working on a painting from a photo I took out in Utah when I was out there doing some archaeological fieldwork. It's coming along. I hope to finish it this week.

Oh, and I extended the jewelry sale thru Sunday the 28th.

Some thoughts and a jewelry sale

The days are getting brighter and so is my outlook on life. I admit that last year it was a struggle to keep up a brave face and positive attitude, but it seems that things are turning around for me and getting better. I am searching for the time and energy to do more artwork, I have so many ideas. I am also searching for some other kind of work or other source of income that can help sustain me in a more comfortable fashion and still give me the time to do what I want to do. Working nights has been a real drain on me but now I am more determined to not let it bother me and find a better way. I am making better use of the daylight hours, although I pay for it the next day usually for the lack of sleep. In general I am starting to feel better about myself, which I think is giving me the energy to accomplish more. I never had these types of issues until this job came up, and I've been there far longer than I ever imagined (2 years and 9 months). So I am making every attempt to move forward.

On another note, I have put my jewelry on sale 20% off until 2/24. Any help with spreading the word would be much appreciated. I need gas and food money for the next couple of weeks. I am not usually the type to say anything, but I really need some help and I am not looking for a handout. I just want to do some business.

New pastel

I finally finished it! More to come. Stay tuned to this station for further news and information. Good things are happening. I am working on a few new pieces and experimenting more with different media.