Adventures in Unemployment!

Carrying a heavy load? Me? ALWAYS!

I know this is going to be a great productive and creative year for me. My art is wanted by several venues right now and my job on the planet is to create, paint and make paintings appear. I've been so focused getting works ready for gallery showings that I havent been able to do "affordable" art or focus on small commissions right now. Hence why theres a big beautiful termination notice sitting next to me on my work table. Nothing will make you appreciate the wonder of fire on your stove and being able to cook or take hot showers than a termination notice. AI AI AI! But no fear. Like I said, I know good things are on their way to me it's a matter of juggling, being patient and WORKING MY ARSE OFF! My fingers are crossed some of the newer works sell and I do have some freelance jobs that are going to save me this month. A graphic design job popped up and a mural gig. Ah, the ol' mural crew! I'll be up on ladders and floors in no time. I'll post more about that when it's all set to happen but know it's at a medical place and will require me to get shots before I can start working there. Fun? Of course! So while I'm totally feeling elated about my works being appreciated I'm still sitting in the hot seat for a bit. Coinstar machine yielded me $13 yesterday, I was able to get a chicken and some veggies. This photo reminded me of the very tough times of having $7 to my name and having to ride hard and carry everything on my bike....which really, is still my reality LOL!

Working on some horizontal format pieces today and trying to find the energy to go to PiYo class. Really and honestly I am not feeling it. I will regret not going but my energy is at zero. Maybe breakfast will help.

Anyway- an update from the really Real world of freelance artist land. Keep a positive mental state and weather the punches!

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