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Hello! I haven't blogged since last year. Even writing the word "blog" felt foreign and weird!

I have actually been writing stuff on my Patreon account so if you've missed the updates you can sign up for free over there. There is also an option to pay a few dollars a month to help support me as an artist and get "extra" content- in case you are of that mindset and either way- thank you for caring about the art adventures. 

I have missed blogging actually. I guess I like to make words, string them together like a pretty necklace and let them live their own expressive life wrapped around me. 

Times are different. Times are weird! But I guess you know that. And also times are the same and as old as time. Is it really more terrible than any other time or are we humans just more "connected" to the propaganda and daily bad trip in a way that is insane and unhealthy? Either way I do my best to keep my sanity and I don't believe about 98% of what I see, read or hear especially if it's online or TV. Weird times I tell ya! 

This is supposed to be an art blog so let's get back on track- my art is back in full swing after a bunch of start stops- breaks- breakdowns- health bullshit- existential crisis and all the other fun stuff that stops you from your dreams. 

"Solara" acrylic on canvas 30" x 40"

I have decided to be that artist that puts in the work. Funny idea huh? I've always been bad at math but the equation kept presenting itself...No work to sell equals no sale equals no money. This kept happening so the obvious answer was work plus work equals work to sell. 
Duh.
So now I'm hardcore in the studio making piece after beautiful piece and thinking of new and exciting formats and ways to present the work. 
Like the circle pieces are looking so vibrant and fresh to me and was much needed for me to break out of "square" or rectangular thinking. 
"Solcultura" acrylic and resin on birch wood 

When opportunity comes knocking there will be work to meet it with. More work and more opportunities for it. As terrible as the times may be- my creative spirit is on fire right now. Momentum is high and I am using it.

Today I am getting the "craft room" organized in preparation for the upcoming State Fair and all the work that entails. I think you humans use that room as "dining" rooms but mine is for art, craft, printing, shipping and cat shenanigans. 
Different from the studio but an extension of the productions. 
Ok- this was a lot of words so I'll shut up for now. If you need more words and video, downloads and such please get on my Patreon and say hello over there. 
Thanks for being here and I wish you less terrible times and more love. 





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