Things are finally getting settled down

i'm not going to so many art receptions
and not hearing so much art talk

i think i'm finally getting back into a mode

where i can enjoy my relationship with my art

there was a time during the past few months
when i just felt like a factory
trying to create as much product as possible
so that i can take advantage of retail opportunities

i understand that this is a big part of success
as many people would call it

but i noticed that i was so focused on my goals
that my journey was getting neglected

my joy of creating paintings was being compromised

the joy is what makes the art beautiful man

if there is no joy, but only drive

there is no art

so i feel that i can start enjoying my process again

i'm limiting my diversions
simplifying my life
so that my joy is rekindled

i hope it works
cause i don't know what i'm gonna do if it doesn't