Most of my family thinks that what i do is just deedling and playing around on my computer....REALLY what i am doing is working. Just because i love what i do, does not mean it is not work....it just means i am one of the lucky few who can honestly say that i love what i do! It has taken me a long time to come to terms with this. This is where i learn and grow. This is no different than if i were sitting at a desk in an office, or at school....except that i am studying how to make myself a better and more knowledgeable person/artist/photographer in the comfort of my home. I will no longer be apologizing for what i do....i will do it with pride, knowing that i am one of the lucky few that was blessed with an artistic talent that i am just now becoming able to see and admit. it is not bragging or pompous....it is simply true, and part of the process of me growing more confident and sure of myself as a person....and finally as the artist i was born to be.
i am enjoying the journey and am so glad that i talked myself into joining the Beyond Layers class with Kim. After so much self doubt, i am finally seeing that i can do some pretty beautiful things. Thanks to ALL of my friends who have stood by me during my days and nights of self criticism and doubt....thank you for pushing me to reach for new heights....THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart and soul!
The last picture is my grandbean, Lileigh Grace....love of my life. The photo was taken as she looked out the window Rainy Daydreaming....with her reflection staring back at me. This was my first attempt to print on wood, and with some minor flaws, it came out pretty well for a first try. i hope to perfect the process in the near future and add these to my site along with prints on canvas and other mediums as i experiment. i think they would make nice and unusual gifts or additions to a family portrait wall or as decorative prints with quotes. hope you enjoy seeing what i have been up to as i await the next Kim challenge!
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