first post

Today is the ten year anniversary of a great day of mourning, but for me today is a day of rebirth. This weekend I've officially taken the steps to present myself as a new artist. I hope that this blog will be a way to hold myself accountable for staying positive and inspired. 

For the last two years, I've felt away from myself. I left art school with a longing that I have not been able to completely overcome. A missing of the artistic community that I can't quite quench. I've dealt with death, heartache, and separation from people that I love: friends, lovers, and otherwise. I've lost a yearning of spiritual interest and gained a bitterness that I am uncomfortable with and lost confidence in myself during the process. And most of all, I've come to realize that I am in fact, growing up. And there's nothing I can do about it. 

My artist life has suffered greatly during this time, but today, I'm putting an end to neglecting myself. I know that inside of me there is color, light and positivity and I am choosing to commit to bringing it out again. Although I am still not exactly sure what is in store for my life, I know that I am without a doubt an artist, and I need to give myself a chance to be an artist again. 

I've created this blog as a sanctuary. As a way for me to center myself, reflect and collect inspiration. If others happen to benefit from it, then it will be additional encouragement for me. For everything we create in Life, is a connection to God and the Higher Self.