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The Entertainer

These were some older,tiny paintings I did...well- 12" x 12" each (not too tiny) and I loved what I was exploring here and wouldn't mind incorporating some of the old elements into my work again.
I've been thinking about my work lately and the kind of disconnect that comes over you when you have to assume the role of "maker".
Like having to produce for vending events totally makes me feel like a "maker" of things and less like an artist. And it's been a very long while since I've felt connected to the art of art.
This feeling coupled with being broke even despite my "making of things" , the holidays and another year turning over...well, its made me grumpy cat. Honestly.
And constantly showing up on Facebook as the class clown, cracking jokes,making others laugh- meanwhile my life is on fire and no one bothers to share my business posts or buy a print to help a sister out.
 Because I am the class clown.
Im only supposed to be the entertainer. No one cares about that other show...the real show, the sad show.
So I closed the curtains yesterday. Shows done for awhile. My life is on fire and Im going to tend to it.
I have a zillion things to do to try to save myself this month and staying off Facebook will give me some time back to accomplish things.
Reconnecting to art. Planning my new works, researching and really internalizing some new art I plan to produce.
I don't think anyone reads this blog unless I link it to Facebook and I'm not gonna link it so if you're reading this..hello friend. Yes, you found me.

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