I had a wonderful conversation with a fellow Artist the other day. It’s always so nice to talk to someone that you can relate to.
I feel as though everyone is doing better than I am, that they know how to do things, where to go, and how to get there. That’s why it’s great to talk to other people who have similar goals. Seems that nobody knows what they’re doing more or less. You're kind of going through the motions and hope you end up where you want, or at least close to it. It’s nice to brainstorm and to give each other some inspiration that will add to the fire of desire deep down inside. Knowing that you are on the same page helps you breathe just a little better.
I seem to stay in my studio more than I get out. But I think it’s time to network, join some art associations, and visit some galleries. It’s not that I don’t like to do any of that. Just a day goes by faster than not, and when I wake up, I have a cup (or three), walk my dog, have some breakfast, and then when I finally get into my studio, the day seems to fly by! Before I know it, my family starts to arrive back home, and for some reason, without fail, expect dinner! Geez!!!
I say there’s always tomorrow, but the same thing happens again and again. If I have somewhere to go, that helps me because once I’m out, I’d rather stay out so that the next day I don’t have to go out again. lol It sounds crazy when I say it out loud. No, I am not depressed or anything. I just really enjoy my life at home. I do enjoy seeing other people's creativity, getting inspired, meeting them, talking with them, and learning from them. But I love just as much staying home in my own little world in my zone. The struggle is real, people! It’s finding that balance that’s the hard part for me.
I would like to make a schedule. One that keeps me home as well as getting out there. Something like,
Monday - work in the studio
Tuesday - visit a gallery
Wednesday - work in the studio
Thursday - Take a class at an Art Association
Friday - work in the studio
Who knows? It's worth a try. I will try it and then tweak it so that it works. I'm not gonna lie, I have tried something like this in the past, only to have it return to me, staying home, in my studio, with my dog. lol But, this is the year! The year of me getting out there and not falling back into old routines!!! You are all my witnesses! I will have to at least give it another try.
Starting now! and . . . GO!
Stay inspired,
Dawn xo
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