The Next Step

 "You get from this life what you have courage to ask for."  - Oprah

My journey back to painting has been a long and winding road.  I could never commit to this career path of being an artist as the fear of not succeeding was always there.  Many-many years later, I finally realized that I am talented, I am worthy and I am deserving.  How freeing!

The moment that I felt the shift in my soul was when my father became very ill.  As I sit alone by his bedside I couldn't stop thinking about death and personal regrets.  Who am I really living for?  Am I really living for me?  Am I trying (but not succeeding) to be the perfect daughter/step daughter, sister, mother, friend, co-worker and employee?

When it comes down to one's life; faith and strong personal connections to the people around you and to yourself is all that matters.  I realized I had to start living my life without regrets.  I want to live for me; to love, to hope, to move and to create.  What a wonderful life lesson.

This is very exciting time, time for a priority shift and change.  I have a plan in place for this new passion and hear I am, putting it out there.  Not only for myself but to show my son that it's never too late to do what you love.

So, to all the people who support me, I thank you.  For all the people who don't (including that little voice in my head)....I stand before you with hands over my ears, stomping my feet and yelling like a child, "I can't here you!"

"Creativity takes courage."  - Henri Matisse

I am looking forward to the journey in front of me one brush stroke at a time.

Please enjoy one of my new pieces titled "Reflections", 36"x36" acrylic on 3/4" thick canvas.