Consistency and Commitement

I constantly struggle to create a consistent body of work, but as a friend recently said, I haven't been creating like this for a long time, so it's kind of normal. I just feel like my work is all over the place, can't find something I want to commit to!
I had an epiphany this past weekend...commitment has never really been my strength either, I get bored really, really fast! But I think I may have come up with subject matter that stays interesting...I'm going to focus on the places I've been while traveling.
I really enjoy depicting those moments when people are at peace where they are. It seems so rare these days that people are fully absorbed in the moment. Distractions abound. These moments of calm resonate with me, they show the place I want to be.
This is my first painting in this series, let's see if it actually becomes a series! The first time I went to Paris, my soon to be husband said we had to stay one night in Pigalle. This is not the high end of Paris, but it certainly is an interesting part. I had a wonderful night. We stayed in a "seedy" motel. I was sitting on the edge of the bed with the windows open looking out to the street at dusk. The lighting was wonderful and Philip snapped this picture...I think to be honest the only really good picture he's taken. I know how happy I was then and how much in love with my husband...here I was totally in the moment.
So the journey begins...here's the work in progress.
"BluePigalle, Self Portrait" 

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What are your Creative Intentions?

I've been asking myself this question a lot lately. What motivates me to create? Some say that art is their life, they simply have to create. Not for me. I get a bit antsy if it's been a while, but I get along okay. Some do it for a living. I've done that, worked as a scenic artist for Ringling Brothers...if you have to have a job it was a great one!

Others create to fulfill a personal need or to help fulfill the lives of others, two very noble causes. It does fulfill me, and I do like to share, but I still don't feel like these are my motivations.

Right now I think I am creating because I am and have been so tired of the "Big Box" concept of life. Everything seems so much the same. This has become so clear with the current economy. There aren't any companies out there MAKING something, it's all about service. If the country doesn't start actually creating things besides "apps" we are going down a very slippery slope! Don't get me wrong, I really like "apps" but there just has to be more to life.

So right now I create to provide a difference, to help in some small way to provide variety. I search for different ways to make what I create accessible to all. I think if we all focus, are not afraid to be different, and create, we will all be better off for it. Spread individuality...life can be incredibly interesting if you just open up and jump in and that jump is always exhilarating!

What and why are you creating right now? I would really love to know...







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