Thoughts On Finding Something You LOVE To Do

I am preparing for the upcoming Studio Trail - August 17-19. Every year at this time, our local artisans get together and dedicate a weekend to show off their work. A map is available so that people can tour everyone's studio. Mine is up a narrow staircase on the top floor of my house. Mobility issues would prevent many from viewing my art there, not to mention the cramped quarters I work in. So, I am showing my work in our town in a rented space. It is exciting to get together all of my favourite work in preparation for the Studio Trail. When you just sit daily with your nose deep in it, you don't often look up at the magnitude of what you have accomplished. It is going to be very satisfying to see everything together, hanging in one space. 

I finished a commission for a friend this morning and I am very happy with it. Yesterday was one of those days when I completely immersed myself in painting and barely looked away. When I did, it was almost 7 pm!  I had spent almost 12 hours painting and the time just flew by. That is when you know you have found something you love to do. You go into a trance of sorts and you have a compulsion to keep going. I am so thankful to have persisted with my art education, and to have dedicated all the time and energy to it. It has opened a new door of lifelong learning and an avenue where I can channel my creative energy. There were many years I doubted I would find something like this to love. I was a 'jack of all trades - master of none', but I just jumped in with both feet and it has already given me more than I even realized was possible. If you, too, are on that type of search, keep going! You will get there!