from the beginning of Satellite Studio with my friend Rachel Vandenassum... And I find these notes still vary relevant today. A brisk insight into the realm of an artist:
It has been a challenge as sometimes it's hard to draw the line between work and play when you're following a passion that you love and is such an ingrained part of your life. If art is all you want to do, and you confuse that with work or "practice", you sometimes forget how to play -- enjoy and let go of the stress that can sometimes arise. From following a high energy role to fill; with sometimes a lack of income from it -- but always is growth and fulfilment along the way. It's always a balancing act of creating and siting to do the paperwork and writing involved with beginning a business.
It is great to have someone to excite you, motivate you, as well as to offer their expertise and ability -- sometimes this way you can achieve things one of you had never imagined; and quicker. We are very grateful to have one another help carry the work load as well as have someone to share the moments with. As an artist, it is not a constant in ones creative life to find someone who is willing to commit themselves in order to help one another get to where they dream. And someone who just wants to be there to share the experience; to enjoy the ride...
That being said, just sending out a Thanks to people like Rachel who was there in the beginning of this St. Paul St. journey - and to Roly who came by today to share his insights! I appreciated all of you involved with this creative life I live. And since these notes, I have the greatest support in my life: Kriev - who is out of his mind for Blacksmithing, and Me! So Lucky am I, as we get to hang onto one another for support throughout this adventure as we build Pike Lake Forge from the ground up. We couldn't do it without one another. Thanks Kriev!
