Ever since I was a child, I dreamt of becoming an artist, so the first degree I earned was a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Although I began my professional career in the Advertising art world, was the sole proprietor of a small art business for a while, and still do occasional commissioned art work, I've never been able to fully realize that dream. The reality of life and the responsibilities of being a parent, led me into the world of education. The road to becoming a full time artist is very competitive and slow to achieve. However, with God as my life journey's guide, I've earn an excellent reputation as an educator and am financially stable through my hard work.
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Back in the early 1990's, a friend used to tell me, "You are a right brain person that was whipped into shape to become a left brain person." She was referring to the now debunked lateralization theory about the creative right brain thinker versus the logical left brain thinker. However, I really have never given up my dream of becoming a full time artist.
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As evidenced by this blog, I always have been an artist and will continue to be one until the day I die. I incorporate my artistic abilities into everything I do, including my spiritual, family, and professional life. It's the way I express my thoughts and feelings, so if I was ever deprived from doing so, it would negatively affect my being.
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Therefore, I continue to sustain this delightfully dynamic dream of mine through my artwork, crafts, photography, and many other artistic expressions that I indulge myself in. God willing, someday, my dream of financially supporting myself solely through my artwork will become a reality. Thank you for accompanying me on my diverse artistic journey, as well as for your dazzling comments.
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Blessings!
Thank you for sharing with us at AJJ!
Happy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
Thanks for joining in at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
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Caryn xxx
Yvonne
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ROG, ABCW
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Blessings...
Happy Crafting!
Jeannie #9
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Have a good week,
Lisca#41
Have a great week,
Von #42
The View from the Top of the Ladder
Jill W
Using the church bulletin as a background for this beautiful art showcasing a cross. I have looked at it long and hard just as if it was hanging in the art gallery. It has amazing texture color and design. Thank you so much for entering our 169th AG challenge this week at Word Art Wednesday. Please come back really soon with you wonderful art. Blessings, Carole
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Nora
Carmen x #53
PS- thanks to a comment you left me the other week I mentioned you in my last Friday's post as you inspired me to look into a master I didn't know of AND create a portrait inspired by him:)
Blessings, and to dreams come true.
Congrats - you are one of our Featured Guests at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy #162 this week - stop by and be surprised by the piece I shared! :-)
Have a blessed week!
Hugs Giggles
Great to see you back here again..
Thank you for joining us over at Rhedd's Creative Spirit...x
-Rachel
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