What a year! It’s already starting off with a lot of challenges. In my personal life, I am losing people…friends and family. And I am also concerned for others close to me who are dealing with lots of health challenges. And then…deep sigh…there is the world around me. Sometimes it feels like its falling apart…so much death and unrest. Plus freezing temperatures and ice storms. It all feels very heavy.
So I’m doing what I do…art…only I’m removing the extraneous…all the extra things that create chaos. There’s very little space in my brain or heart for all the ‘extra’ right now. And art is my way of allowing myself to breathe in a way. To get away, but also to connect. Sometimes it feels frivolous to keep making art in times likes these, but I have to remind myself to not give power to the oppressors or the oppressive. Artists can show the world that there is still beauty and hope.
Moving forward…I am not creating works for re-sale in the moment. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you’ll see when I decide to start doing this again. In the mean time, I am finally taking the time to put some of the stories that have been living in my heart and head for a very long time. These are generally in the form of children’s books, only not? I’m considering doing monthly releases of my stories and digital downloads of the art that goes with them. Time will tell. And I’m organizing all of my social media, my emails, and this blog. So bring on the tea and a cozy blanket. I’m resting to build strength so I can show up for all of my people and for myself.
love and light…erica
