Hard to believe! It was 12 years ago that I started this blog!
At that time, I was committing myself to daily painting. As an art teacher in a large public high school, I rarely had time (or energy) to create my own art... that just didn't seem right!
So, I decided to MAKE TIME... to commit to making art... to make just a few marks each day, if that's all I could do. Life was busy ~ I was a single parent, had teen aged kids, and worked full time. When I wasn't teaching, I was continuing my education in my profession.
But...I began my commitment anyway - and 12 years later, 100s of paintings later, I'm still here. Still teaching art and still painting! Commitments are funny things - they propel us into places we didn't think we'd be. And by keeping myself accountable through my blog, I've continued to work!
The 4 paintings above were small paintings from the summer of 2007 when I started my daily practice!
* Now - my work and creative interests continue to grow.
* I send a monthly newsletter to several hundred people each month
* I've sold my work all over the world from Europe to Asia and throughout the US
* I have made wonderful acquaintances and friendships because of it
* I've taught 100s of students and continue to do so!
Commit Yourself! It's worth the effort and discipline... the rewards are great!
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