Okay, so it's been a really long time since I've posted anything. The art front has been non-existent this year. I've had neither time nor the energy to actually do anything creative. Nothing prepares you for having a child. All the cliche's are true your life is no longer your own. All my creativity has been diverted to teaching my daughter how to eat, drink, sleep, play, talk, crawl, walk, smile, etc.

So aside from excuses, why the journal post? Well, I wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Also, I'm making this resolution, be more creative and post new art work. Yup! Now that my Olivia is 1 and her napping and sleeping are predictable and routine I can now divert some creativity to art work! YAY! I'm going to be working more in the digital realm for a bit. I'll still do "traditional" style "paintings" but it will involve Painter and Photoshop instead of oils and brush. I'm not comfortable doing any oil painting around my one year old since I don't have a real painting studio to paint in. The fumes and the oils are not a good thing to have around her. So I've packed up my supplies for another day. I'll probably do some oils in the summer where I can painting in my garage, but that is still a ways a way to think about. Right now I need to get back into the swing of things with art. I feel rusty.

It's been a great year though. Even with not creating any personal pieces. My work/life balance is really balanced with my job this year. My previous employment really demanded every minute of my life and that was really starting to get to me and my wife. I'm glad that my current situation allows for more family time.

Well, I think I've rambled long enough and if you've made it this far, thank you for taking the time to read this!

Again, have a Happy and Prosperous New Year!