Am reorganizing my house to bring my art into the central part of my life. My studio has always been on the peripheral edges of my home, banished in its messy exuberance to a spare room or verandah. Now that my daughter has left home and taken the lounge and TV, I am left wondering why I even have a lounge room when I don't use it. So I am setting up the old lounge area as my working (and one day, teaching) studio! My old studio area will be used for storage. Am also setting up a proper office area because I seem to spend a lot of time on the computer!
Creatively, I have been inspired recently by the US show, Face Off, highlighting special effects make up. It has got me thinking about what is possible with art, and how I might go further along my journey. I am starting to feel the 'weight' and 'tug' of inspiration dragging me towards dragons and dark fairytales. I have been resisting, thinking noone but me would appreciate it. But really, what am I an artist for if not to bring my own magic into the world. I will go with it!
Some days I lose faith in my Etsy shop. I have had it for six months now, playing with it every day. I do love looking at other people's work and I find the supplies wonderful. It has proven a beneficial resource for me, but not an income. It is definitely disheartening not to sell anything at all.... But then I always told my children it is hard to be yourself when you stand alone, but you must be true to yourself and have courage.
So I will continue... :) Art is my calling and I do it because I must.
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