Spring time for an Artist
It’s been 4 months since I quit my day job and things have been going smoothly! I’ve been able to sustain myself through my commissions and web design work. And yes I’m definitely still calling myself a full time artist despite having website work!
Of course there are days I start to worry — will there be more work later, should I get a back up 9-5 just in case, maybe I’m not cut out for this? But just as I’m on the edge of total despair something always pops up. Another opportunity, someone mentioning how inspired they were by my work or a conversation that we had had.
It’s so easy to fall back into a desperate spiral of doubt. Especially when things aren’t happening as quickly as you’d like them to. But somehow
I am so excited for all the doors that have been opening for me! I was invited to show work at Artesaname — a new artist collective in Crosby, TX offering classes, yoga, sound baths, and art. Melodia Becerra will be officially opening her new venture March 22, open throughout the week 9am - 7pm except Sundays.
I also happened upon Artisan Marketplace in Alvin, TX — Tina Salazar redesigns her own antique furniture, artwork, and also offers classes out of her store. She was gracious enough to share her space with me at the Round Top Antique Show in Round Top, TX — a world renowned show filled with treasures, gourmet food, and art.
The past month and a half has been a lot of zoning out on my art, preparing for whats to come, and slowly easing my way out into the world.
I have been sober for 4 years now, but it is still a process sitting in my natural self and feeling comfortable letting people see it. I’m still learning and forgiving myself and things from my past as I continue to grow into the person I’m meant to be. 2021 was the first year I had the chance to rediscover my sober self because of COVID. My adventure now is moving forward with my art hustle, nurturing my sobriety, and taking care of my grieving heart.
It takes cyclical hibernation periods to do this and not get overwhelmed.
Disconnecting from the world, spending time alone, knowing my boundaries and making them clear, resting when I need to, and reaching out and coming back into the world when I have the energy. Also a lot of tea baths and incense. That helps a lot.
The long term goal here is to have my own art space someday! Where I can show and sell my own work, teach classes, and offer the space to other artists as well. In the meantime I am soaking in all the good stuff coming to me and the good people I’m running into!