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Artists have to spend a lot of time in solitude 

A quick Saturday morning musing before I run off to grab a cup of coffee with a friend. I know social outings are about to rare and I will have to begin scheduling little pockets of time with people so I don't become a total recluse. You probably day dream and dream and hope that you'll have your own big show someday. In your mind you have lots of work and fill the walls beautifully. In reality for me- I don't have any works stockpiled and ready to just put up somewhere. Everything from this point forward is all on me to create like NOW. A few big opportunities have popped up on my radar I'd be foolish to ignore them so being the hard taskmaster I am I accept the challenge and all the work and solitude that comes with it. Hours upon endless hours of painting, prep, assembling, second guessing, self doubting and did I mention painting? 
2013 is no doubt a year of a LOT OF WORK and climbing up a mountain. 
I have to do this on my own as my art is a solitary affair. It's you in your studio alone with your thoughts and feelings and emotions and bringing that to life and into the real world with your hands.
I have the biggest challenge ahead of me, I must create more art at my topmost level of skill as humanly possible this year. More than ever before in my life. I apologize in advance if this mole doesn't pop out of her hole too often but it's that crucial year of taking the training wheels off the bike and becoming a "professional artist". Taking my work to different levels and people and having to say no to a lot of things that would direct me off course. I know I have the best people supporting me and I know they will understand. Being inside your mindspace for a long period of time painting can be weird and discombobulating and even depressing at times but necessary and crucial in finding the truth you're putting on canvas. Here's hoping I can manage the tightrope walk of staying happy, sane and creative and healthy all at once! : )
As soon as things become finalized I'll loop you into my big plans this year- I am solidly booked until August in the art department. Ai Ai Ai!!!!

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  1. HATZIELFebruary 3, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Can't wait to see what great thing you have plan and coming for this year.

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  2. fuzzbuzzFebruary 5, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Thanks Hatziel! It's going to be a monster year of creating more than Ive ever created ever. EVER! AAAGHHH!

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