Riding the Wave

Highs, and lows, and everything in between! Ever think that sometimes it feels as though you're lost out at sea in this quest to find consistent work? What I've learned so far is to ride the wave. Some days I'm surfing on top of the wave receiving great responses from potential employers, and other days I'm getting caught up in the swells and choking down rejection letters and returned mail. I figure after all this practice, I'm bound to go pro—right?

Settling back into the scheme of things

For any budding artist, or accomplished artist for that matter, I would recommend spending some time traveling the globe. Breaking out of the mold, and the repetitive routine can spark new–found inspiration and creativity. I've spent the last two and a half months sailing from port to port in the Mediterranean and what I've discovered, rather reaffirmed, is that I'm an artist inspired by the coast. To me there is nothing better than being near the water: beach combing for lost treasure, taking a morning swim in Mykonos Greece, or simply taking a boat ride on the open sea. Every artist is different, but I've found that I feel the most creative after inhaling that fresh ocean air. So here I am, back after a summer abroad, looking for an avenue to pour all of my new–found passion into. And so...the search continues. Cross your fingers and wish me luck. For as much as we would like to say we live on creativity alone, we also need a little cash to pay the bills (and to fund more travels abroad!).