I have been struggling for a few years to balance my personal life, artistic life, and career, as many adult artists do. I have been a dedicated craftsperson since about 2005; an art learner and lover since 2000, a teacher since 2001, a partner since 2005, a mother since 2012. I have never really wanted to say this out loud or write this down, but it is very hard to be a good teacher, parent, friend, partner, and artist simultaneously and feel fulfilled!
But I try. Always.
Although I gave up my studio in Philly about a year and a half ago, I have been building my home studio up since we moved last summer, and do often retreat upstairs to create. I will be taking another ceramics class this summer at the Clay Studio to see some clay ideas come to fruition.
Last year I made a KID, #2 for me. She is amazing and they both keep my smiling and busy.
Today I made a garden. There is making in my life, and there is time. I am grateful for that.
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