Looking Back and Looking Forward

Well, it's Wednesday again. My last day off this week. I've had a pretty good three days off this time, but it never seems that I get enough done. I feel like I have to cram all my art time in to one or two days instead of being an artist a few times a day, every day. I can't really get into a flow if I know I have to go to work later and it's usually always so late when I get in from work that I usually just shower and head to bed with my wife. I don't mind the way things are set up now, but I really wish I had my own studio in a separate building, somewhere I could get away from the distractions that I encounter here. I'd like for the job of artist to be the one that pays the bills so I don't have another job stressing me out and getting in the way of my creating. I've been there before, and I plan on getting there again. I've been hitting Facebook hard with my artwork lately. I'm getting a lot of good leads on art sales on there and getting a lot of people to see my art. It's a great way to get seen, but I've got so much going on internet-wise that I can't keep up with all of it. I've got a lot of my social media sites interconnected to save time, but sometimes I also get posts repeating at times. I really need to tear it all down and redo it now that I know more about what I need to do, but I doubt that would be possible. Instead I'll just keep building my internet presence and promoting my work as best as I can. My big break is just around the corner.

"The Redbird and Another Canary"

New Year, New Attitude (?)

I know, it's been a while. I was doing pretty good at regularly posting on here, right up until the holiday season got into full swing. I managed to make it through with my mind still fairly sound. I had the day to myself today and spent it painting and rummaging through thrift stores for inspiration. I've finished five paintings today, plus fixing one that I did last week. I'm in my studio, music playing, paints and brushes handy, motivation coursing through my veins. I've also sold quite a few paintings in the past three weeks, with several more people showing strong interest. I'm hoping to build on this momentum as the year progresses. It's not my new years resolution, it's just the smart thing to do (which may explain the shocked expressions on some of your faces as you read that last sentence). I'm typically more of a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kinda guy that a plan-ahead guy. I am doing better though and I expect it will only get better. Anyhow, here's a painting for you to look at:

"Something About A Bird"