Pull Yourself Together

Have you ever felt that feeling of confusion, being lost in chaos, overwhelmed and not knowing which direction to move? I have been feeling that for almost a year, at least.

I wasn't sure how to stay motivated. My usual daily routine had fallen to the wayside, and the only thing I did was create new art. That has been a constant and the only thing that has helped me not fall completely apart.

There are so many parts to being a full-time artist. It's not only about creating whatever I feel like creating. There's the task of deciding sizes and substrates to use without breaking the bank. There's submitting art to various calls to artists. Searching for galleries for representation and finding out how they accept submissions is also on the long list of To-Dos. There are lots of festivals to consider and countless other ways to show and sell your art.

The past year was difficult. There were more rejections than acceptances, fewer sales but lots of appreciation. I rolled with it all; however, I realized that my fervor for continuing the pattern was disappearing. I lost interest in spending so many hours trying to find somewhere I could show my art and actually have people take some art home. I got frustrated with social media and barely getting any views or comments due to algorithms and SEO confusion. Topping it off was AI trying to invade it all. Everything was beginning to feel too difficult.

The good news is, I have pulled myself together! I am back at it and determined to accomplish my goals as I continue to chase my dream. I mean, this is my second blog for March!

I hope that you can feel inspired to keep going, keep hoping and keep dreaming.

I actually wrote a note to myself on my calendar the other day and as a result, this image was created. I can't take myself too seriously.