Feeling introspective today. I know, I know, I have been horribly slack with my sketchbook, I've been slack with my blog. Truthfully, I've probably been slack with my thoughts.
2012, you've been a busy one. It started out with a bang, as 2011 ended I graduated college and entered what I consider a sort-of-adult world. Finally finding a job, followed by losing a job, struggling to begin my career as an artist.
If anything, 2012 was a year of explorations. An old relationship was rekindled, which then blossomed into something more beautiful than I could have imagined. I watched one of my best friends get married, I experienced another friend become a mother.
But, with all of these explorations, my art has suffered. Through juggling work, love, and art, something gets neglected. Unfortunately, it has often seemed painting. I have wondered quite a few times if by pursuing a career in education if I am actually hurting myself as an artist, if I can't have my cake and eat it too.
I have to say, thank you to everyone who has supported me, who has challenged me, who has encouraged me. Without you, I doubt I would be making this resolution.
I've never been one for taking big leaps, but, 2013, this is my chance. Here comes my chance to recommit myself to my passion. I'm excited to see how this new year will begin with a bang, but I think I'm more excited to see what 2013 will bring for me.
So here it is. A drawing a day, 365 drawings in one year. Time to make it happen, folks.
