I have taken a leap of faith – in myself and my abilities as an artist. This leap has caused many people closes to me to gasp out loud, but for me it’s a beautiful fall!
I guess I have always been an artist and have just decided finally to do that full time! If I would not believe in myself who would? So I have begun an adventure and journey that many only dream of.
It started as most journeys do, on an airplane, but it was a different trip, months later that I would take that would start this whole adventure. On my first thought provoking flight I was returning from a business trip, I chatted with my seat-mate about how much I love art, what I do as a part time artist and illustrator and my overwhelming addiction to the study of Vincent van Gogh. At the end of the conversation I said “someday I’ll go see his works in Amsterdam”.
“Someday…”
For three days, that hateful word ‘someday’ rang in my head. When we say someday we usually mean never and I was disappointed in myself that I didn’t have more conviction to do something I was clearly passionate about. On the morning of the 4th day, I went downstairs and bought a ticket for myself to Amsterdam. Someday was here, and this was the real start of my adventure to become a full time artist.
It took me 2 years to sort out how to leave a corporate job and a failing relationship and strike out on my own as an artist. It has been terrifying and exciting all at the same time. I believe in myself and my abilities and that first trip to Amsterdam gave me the courage to follow my dream, to just do it now. It was my first real proof that I could do something others saw as risky if I set my mind to accomplish it.
So now that I am 3 months into the free-fall I am beginning to get my bearings on a new direction and to let go of many of my preconceptions about myself and my art. My life is now the result of just deciding to do something I would love to do, rather than just talking and wishing for it to be different. In May I will return to Amsterdam for the 4th time since changing how I wanted my life to be. Proof it is always possible to change if you believe in yourself.
More art and more tales of my adventures to come, this is only the beginning; there are so many possibilities ahead of me.
So very proud of you and jealous at the same time. You are doing what most people only dream of and I know you will succeed. You are so very talented and a wonderful person. I will you only the best, the best friends, the best memories, the best you.
Love you girl!
XOXO
This is a beautiful post in your blog. You are truley inspiring. Congrautlations.
Sarah, I’m so proud of you for taking the leap to follow your dreams. When I worked with you so many years ago it was obvious what an amazing artist you are and what incredible talent you have to share with the world. Ha! I can remember when you decorated your cubicle and we all stood and watched. While most of us brought in pictures or hung up childrens’ artwork, you brought in a rug and paneled your cubicle walls in gorgeous fabric. I can still remember it after all of these years, can you believe that? It was just that amazing and was a snapshot of your artistry sneaking out wherever it could. I’m so happy that you’ve decided to follow your passions and make your dreams come true. You’ve shown me that it’s possible and I cannot wait to see and share (electronically) all the magic that your future holds.
Chris told us about your new adventure. Good for you! I feel the same about my writing and fortunately retirement is allowing pursue something I have just dabbled in previously. I have some small sense of where you’re at. Good luck to you… may the best of everything come your way.
Oh my, what a great post. I am so jealous! Not only that you have made the leap, but that you know what you are leaping towards. As I wrote in todays post, I myself am looking to leap…sooner rather than later! I wish you all the best in your new life!
rock and roll baby! rock and roll!! very proud and happy for you!
This is an inspiration for all of us who are forever putting off our dreams. Your paintings are beautiful. How wonderful that you are sharing that talent more fully with the world!