When I made my last blog post on February 21st, I had an idea in my head. That idea was:

“2023 will be the year that I concentrate on bettering my art practice. I will NOT worry about selling art and will cover my expenses with my full time job. It will be an exploration year, and that is okay.”

I WAS VERY WRONG ABOUT THIS STATEMENT.

Shortly after that, I was contacted by Mel at the Ewing Arts Commission regarding an email I had sent about six months before. I had just found out about the EAC and saw that they used to (pre-Covid) have monthly opportunities for artists to show their work. I was inquiring about the possibility of showing.

When I got the email that I could show my work, I was excited and scared! The opportunity to show my work - all on my own! Holy crap. I chose the July slot because it was the furthest away and gave me the most time to work on my collection because up until then, I only had a few pieces that I felt were “finished” (is a painting every finished? I’m not sure).

I immediately abandoned the 100 Day Project in favor of Michael’s Buy One Get Two Free sale on canvases and bought the biggest ones I could find. I was lucky enough to have some perfect strangers help me load my fiancé’s car when they saw me struggling, and I got them all home.

And to be honest, in a way that seems entirely impossible now, three months later, I had almost 50 brand new paintings ready to be hung for this show. 50!! I’ve never painted more, ever. Not even in college and I MAJORED IN ART!

Some of my artwork on display at the Ewing Municipal Building in Ewing, NJ

Once that show was up and the opening had finished, I was exhausted. Mentally, physically, and emotionally - drained. In fact, it’s been about a month and I still haven’t done any painting. I think I’m okay with that, but I’m starting to get the need to get in here again.

The rest of the year might look a bit different, though. I’m finally sitting down and starting to work on art prints now that I have a collection of work that I am proud of. I also recognize that people cannot pay thousands of dollars for original artwork and this more affordable option feels right.

I am working on getting more consistent as well with posting and emails - so stay tuned and expect to hear more from me soon!

I am ALWAYS grateful for the support of my family, friends, collectors, admirers, and overall supporters of my work. I will never get tired of telling you. <3

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