Contemporary Art Center 2019

This is a few of my fellow artists at the Contemporary art Center in Peoria Illinois (photo credit https://www.facebook.com/ricky.traughber ) though not everyone was there that night (picture was taken earlier this year). I was not at all prepared for pictures that night, even though I’m sure someone had warned me I’m sure of it! I hadn’t been feeling well then and had actually felt like giving up on my art and everything I’ve been working twards. It was hard being in a constant state of unrest and so down I didn’t feel like I deserved to even be in this picture as I hadn’t done anything with my art for several months! I do love this picture even if I’m wearing a hoodie and not all together with it that evening because it reminds me when I feel like nobody…

I…

Do…

Exist…

All the more reason its so important to show others how much you care about them. Sometimes its hard if they are stubborn like me and don’t want to accept that people care. I myself find it hard to connect with people on any level. As we journey though life and our paths cross know you are loved. I may not always show it due to my own insecurities and selfishness but deep down where it counts you are loved. It can be hard when your life is isolating or you are self isolating to know there are those that care about your well being. There are times when ya’ll arn’t there, I’m going to keep telling myself I am loved because “whatever helps you sleep at night” is sometimes all we got!

This season of life for me is something completely different and I’ve never been more inspired by those around me! So here is to finishing my authentic sketchbook, inktober and starting my exposed series before the end of the year! Also I’m open for those holiday commissions get them in before November if you need it before Christmas!

Thanks to those at the Peoria Contemporary Art Center for always being encouraging and mostly for reminding me there are beautiful things in this world and we can create them!

Peace in