August 2018

I cannot believe it is the last official month of summer.

I have certainly packed enough fun into this one; my past summers pale in comparison. As the cold days kick in, I will miss being comfortable outdoors. And the fun events that ensue, without a doubt. Alas, summer's end is simply another aspect that makes the season seem like such a special treat.

This year's season will be remembered as many things; one in particular will be how I fell back into painting. The positive, peaceful me in my head is meditating with a knowing smile at this while the other one rolls her eyes and huffs. Painting will likely be a perpetual in-and-out situation for me. So be it. Since I have started it up again, one of my beautiful downtown friends has invited me to an event soon to display said creations! What fun. Of course, I'll have the option of selling these pieces, but I have (thus far) found that it is an unlikely event. Paintings are just too expensive for the marketplace audience. This scenario I have been invited to will be closer to a farmer's market than a gala. People come to such things with enough cash to cover three beets and an overpriced can of homemade salsa, not a 37 x 27 acrylic on canvas. I am just excited to be a part of it - and this art community is simply the best, so it will be great to hang out/be around them.

While my venture for a writing side-gig does not go entirely unanswered, it hangs in the air like a cobweb on a cathedral ceiling. So it will be quite nice to be able to focus on something else creative while I keep up the search. Print off some more "Love Lexx Studios" business cards, perhaps get some prints... sometimes the fun is in the little details.