3rd Blogaversary

Three years ago I started this blog to promote my artwork because that’s what “everybody” said you should do. (See “I was supposed to be Blogging About my Artwork”) I had no idea how to start a blog, nor post, and what do I write about??  I started anyway and when I got a “Like” and a “follow” on my first post I was stunned that someone actually enjoyed what I wrote!

Three years in writing a blog post is a weekly ritual.  In the process, I’ve developed a love of writing and have gotten several pieces published along the way.  It’s become a meditation of sorts, thinking about what’s been important to me in the week to share. The practice of blogging keeps me grounded.  Some posts are better than others.  Showing up is the important part. Originally I thought it would be more of a show and tell of my visual art process. My intuition told me to do otherwise and as a result, my artwork has taken a more back seat.  This really is just a blog about me on the creative journey we call life.

Then there’s the takeaway from reading the blogs of others.  I’ve gained a lot of perspectives just from reading about the experience of fellow bloggers and commenting on their posts.

Putting up this blog was a creative risk. Every time I post is a creative risk.  But it’s with those risks we take we grow so much! Ultimately the most important thing is that my personal expression satisfies myself.  I still don’t know exactly what I am doing but that is what makes it such an adventure.  If you have been toying with the idea of starting your own blog, just do it.  There are so many tutorials right on WordPress to help you on your way.

Soon to come this year is a second blog dedicated to tips on sustainable living.  Also, I will be including some of my artwork on the bottom of posts just in case anyone is interested. Stay tuned….