Today I am presented with making decisions about what carries the greatest priority in my life. I have written in previous articles about the balancing act most artist encounter between creating art, promoting, taking care of everyday responsibilities, and of course having time for family and friends. Often, finding a pleasing balance requires considerable focus, fortitude, and flexibility.
Yesterday was a flurry of meetings with clients for architectural jobs, and I didn't even have time to write this blog post, much less pursue any art activity. When wearing many hats as I do, the balancing act becomes more complicated.
I have recently started a new Polo Equestrian Series and have now completed about four working sketches for the series of ten paintings. My goal is to have all the sketches completed and painted in about sixty days. This is where the the balancing act requires some reassessment on my part to measure what is a priority.
1) Income is essential, and we all like to eat and play.
2) I love art and architecture, as both are creative and challenging.
3) The income for architecture is welcome and needed.
4) Art sales are often not providing the same level of income as architecture.
5) Both require an enormous amount of time and commitment.
6) So, how do I do everything I want to do?
First of all I have to stop being so serious about all of this. Things will get done as they get done, when they get done.
Second of all, I realize what a blessing it is to even be able to have to think about all this stuff.
Knowing this slows my million miles a second brain diatribe down long enough to realize there is no real gain or loss from any of this, and that the most important thing is to have fun, love what I have been given, and embrace the beauty of this moment.
Once I slow down the circuitous thoughts, I can easily focus and find solutions.
Saying For The Day; Relax, Count your Blessings and say Thank You.
