As creatives, one of the easiest things in the world is to devalue ourselves. Whether you define it as “imposter syndrome,” do not think your talents are worth what you charge, or simply cannot imagine anyone finding value in your art, it is something so many artists fight; especially when it comes to pricing. So, …
Boy, do I have an update for you! I heard one of my songs on the radio, I started my website and Patreon, I beat breast cancer for the second time, and we were transferred to Kansas. Thank you MisSpoFAN for this anniversary check-in from my interview last year! At the risk of sounding dramatic, …
Time really does fly by when you’re busy. I can’t believe it’s already been a year since I was the featured artist for the month of March in 2021. A little has changed since then. One of the great things about this opportunity is that it propelled me into creating more and got me back …
As I reflect back on 2021, I recall my family’s adventurous and beautiful time while living in South Korea, along with our many changes since moving back to the U.S.A. We left S. Korea in June with tears in our eyes, as we absolutely loved our two-year stay. We were heading to Fort Benning, GA. …
In this guest anniversary post, I’m reflecting back on three bits of advice from last year’s interview: to give yourself grace, write your goals down, and don’t let comparison drag you down. The last year of the pandemic has felt hard to bear, as there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight, and I …
What happened in the past 12 months: The same thing that happened to me and the rest of the world: COVID. It would be easy to dwell on the negatives of COVID, but life is so much more enjoyable when reframed through prisms that look for positive outcomes even in the most unfortunate of experiences. …
Although these last nearly two years have provided little inspiration or motivation to create new poems, the not-writing has given me ample time for editing and organizing what I’d written before. I had some individual success with some of those reworked poems and got some acceptances in some more journals. Most exciting, though, is that …
Wow! Since my first interview in October of 2019, I have been able to expand and explore my background in fine arts. I’ve been very involved in numerous art-related events. When the pandemic struck, my entire world turned upside down. At first, it was difficult to adjust to the “new normal.” I had to learn …
This past year brought with it both challenges and opportunities. Finding the creative thought to infuse my art with the faces of those around me has been more of a challenge. The isolation of COVID brought with it a lack of seeing the beautiful faces of the people in this world. I miss doing portraits, …
One year ago, I was given the opportunity to share my truth and experiences with a group of people that I didn’t know I belonged to. These people were military spouses that had a niche, love, passion, or whatever you want to label it for their own special art. I am a dancer. In the …