I have so much to say, that I don't know what to say. Has that ever happened to you? I have been painting, drawing, crying, laughing, loving, hugging, sculpting, moving furniture, growing seeds and talking to the heavens...
I have been painting words that comfort my heart...
Creating a little sign, with thoughts and ideas that fill my soul...
Full of stars and glitter and delightment.
I have also been drawing my Original Art Card girls again...
I used to make these for all of my shows, as well as for a beautiful local shoppe (I also used to draw them onto plates I made).
But, other things popped into my life, and I stopped drawing these gals for a little while...
But, now they are back visiting me. I missed them so much. Oh and, I have actually put 14 of these originals art card drawings in my shop, a few seconds ago...
As for life...
I have moved outside. Created a little studio right outside the Gypsy Wagon. Why have I done this? Well you see, there is a reason. Although, I am having a really hard time typing what I have to say...
Throughout the last few years, that I left my job to do art full time (and started this blog journey), people have asked why I talk about my life so much here. Why not just share art and nothing more?
The answer. I have no idea. All I know is that, I go with my heart's flow. I do and say whatever comes naturally to me. I left a super stressful job (where even the phone ringing put my stomach into anxiety knots) and followed my path to this place. A world that lets us all travel anywhere, and meet people everywhere.
A virtual place that makes it incredibly easy to share art and life. My everyday life, and my journey making art, are intertwined. So, I suppose that is why I share such personal things with you.
Leaving my job 3 years ago has allowed me to bond with a quiet life, a life where I am totally enchanted while watching seeds grow. Where all the little things in life, have become big things in my life...
But most of all, I have bonded with my furry babies. I have found a love in myself, for them, that I had no idea existed.
Such a profound love. I just, absolutely, had no idea...
And so - Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day, and it was also one of the saddest for me.
We found out something that we were dreading.
That Baby is very ill...........
Sigh... She has a large growth in her head. It can not be removed. It is in the front of her head, between her left eye and her nose, and it is causing many problems, as well as causing her face to slowly shift.
I have a pain so deep in my heart......
Her doctor gave her some medication to make her more comfortable, but as you can imagine...
We don't know how much longer she will be with us. All we can do now is watch her, and love her, and hug her, and feel blessed to have her in our lives, for however much longer she will be a part of our family.
We adore her beyond words, truly.
Her little brother is so sweet to us. He helps to ease the pain with his outpouring of love and his silly antics. You can't help but cry and smile, at the same time. Sadness and joy...
And soooo, that is why I have moved outside. The pups play outside all day, and I want to be with them. I felt like I was suffocating in the house. I want to be with Baby as much as possible.
So, outside I went. And, here we are...
The fact is, my pups are not "just dogs" or pets to me. They are my beloveds. Working from home and being with them all day has created an extra closeness, that I could not have imagined.
I know it is hard to understand, if you are not a pet person. I used to be one of those people, who didn't understand fur baby love. And now - I have been touched by a furry gal, beyond words...
So, I am working outside, and all around me the garden is in full bloom. I marvel at a volunteer tree that we did not plant. When I look at it, it brings me such peace. There is a depth, a vast tale about this curious life, living in that little tree...
And so, in the garden we continue to paint, and make memories.
While, having faith in life's little unraveling path - and the journey it holds.
And while on this journey, trying to live each day to the fullest, and not take anything for granted...
Hug those you love. Squeeze them tight. Make a memory of how they smell. How their eyes sparkle...
Tell them you love them, again and again, no matter how annoying they might think you are...
♥ ,V