Jan 22

I’ve decided to write a newsletter. You’re welcome in advance. I’m not sure if this impulse is coming from my defiance of the current state of social media or because I’ve decided I’d like to share more about my life, my art and my feelings. Perhaps we shall find out together.

On this episode of ‘Wow it’s already Wednesday’ , I find myself back in my studio after a few days of rest. The rest was needed. I needed to be under my heated blanket. I needed to be cuddled up with my dog. I needed to scroll endlessly through Reddit. I sincerely needed it from the depths of my soul.

I am now rest adjacent. I’m at the studio, but I am seated close to the heater with a fresh cup of tea in hand. I’ve been thinking a lot about my interests, and how I tend to pile them up. A ginormous mountain of interests, one of which might have the possibility of fulfilling me. If I just pick the right one, if I just stick to it, everything will be perfect and my life will fall into place. I wish I could bottle up the feeling of optimism I feel when I set out to master the next life changing career path.

The other side of starting a new thing is actually doing the new thing. You’re telling me I’m not immediately insanely talented and profitable at clay earrings? But I already imagined my life as the worlds most successful clay earring maker... I already imagined I’d have a little house in the hills of Tuscany with a garden and a horse and I’d make a kale caesar salad for lunch, then walk over to my studio shed and craft away until my partner prepares a glorious feast for dinner!!! It’s already written in the ~stars~.

Alas, I suppose there is beauty in the privilege of trying. I will try until the wheels fall off. As of today, (this could totally change by tomorrow) I’d like to make some prints. I’d like to apply for some grants, go to some residencies. I want to make art that feels good to make. Whatever that means. I also want to be easy on myself. It’s okay to try new things.

Until next time,

#1: Howdy

#2: Process