The name of my blog is “Reflections of an Austin Artist,”
yet I haven’t relayed these reflections much, nor have I written any blog posts,
since August 2011. I’m not sure why I
haven’t. Perhaps it’s because I think I’ve been too busy. Perhaps it’s because
it’s difficult for me sit down, think about a topic and then write about it. Perhaps
it’s because I have a difficult time writing exactly how I feel and/or letting
people into my world and head. Perhaps it’s because I fear that my reflections,
stories and adventures aren’t all that enlightening or important or
entertaining to others. Perhaps whether or not others find my writing or experiences interesting
just shouldn’t matter anyway, as I should be writing for myself. As an artist, we all say, “I create work
(whether it is visual art, music, writing, etc.) because I love to create.”
This is an absolute truth, and we are driven (though sometimes we all need
pushes) but no artist can deny the fact that it feels good when others
appreciate what we are doing.
Just yesterday I checked a blog I read periodically (http://theredbirdhouse.blogspot.com/) and saw
that the blogger hadn’t posted anything since last September. I messaged the
blogger to let her know that I enjoyed reading her posts, and the story she had
started a few years ago. I had really liked the story and wanted to know how it
ended. It was during the conversation back and forth with her that I said to myself,
“Okay pot….” So here I am, writing.
I do have tons to write about. I’ve been fortunate enough to
have had some completely awesome experiences during my travels and during my art
shows and just during life. I’ve taken the road less traveled (http://www.skepticink.com/smilodonsretreat/2016/03/20/road-less-traveled/)
often, both driving and walking, and have some really interesting and great
adventures. That being said, that’s all for today…
To answer the question: Yes, to blogging, though how often I
cannot say…but more than before…and I may need a kick every now and then….
Yay Art!
Next blog post: You’re the Inspiration (giving myself a
pre-planned topic)
