It Also Takes Time....Seriously.. Part 2.5

Mixed Media Geisha on Canvas

I am getting ready to do my first show of the year, the Ravenswood ArtWalk, Oct 2 & 3 to be precise. Nothing like a healthy deadline to get motivated. Since taking some uncomfortable time off to reorganize and regroup (which I documented ad nauseum and believe I'm through,) I now have some new work to show and much in progress. I am seriously excited. Just need to get them professionally shot!! Really, Seriously. These are much better in person.

Exactly one year ago, I was in the mindset and ready to move to Portland, Oregon. I visited for a week to see if it was my new beginning. I had mentally left Chicago way before that and felt I was just biding time here physically until the time and location felt right. Portland turned out not to be my "it" city. I loved so much of it but in time realized just not enough to move and completely start over.

I took the time, made the essential changes I needed to and made some decisions... like to stay in Chicago. The love/hate relationship I've had with Chicago over the years has transformed where I am once again feeling love, reconnection and support from and for this city. Since my change in attitude (always helps,) I am engaging and becoming even more involved in the art community here. That feels really good.

Lotus Blossom, Chicago Botanical Garden

I think that will now begin to reflect in my art and the business of my art. I've reined in my scattered energy. I'm attending workshops, exhibits, lectures, experimenting with new materials, taking greater advantage of the vast resources here, and am more comfortable calling myself "artist."

For my apartment.

It's all about Timing. Taking and making and sometimes wasting Time for whatever you feel you need to do. I will have more to unveil and reveal.
So naturally, please visit again.