the truth

"Al Jamal" (a.k.a. "The Sassy Camel") - acrylic on canvas, © 2008; SOLD

Wow. What was I saying about that momentum? I fell into a painting blackhole grasping for ideas and came out gasping with only 3 new pieces to show for all of 2008. I was blessed enough to have a small exhibition (see photos)with my friend and fellow-painter, Basma Kavanagh.

In truth, I was happily engrossed and fulfilled and absolutely busy with other things. I had my first baby on August 13th, 2008. And between learning, reading about and trying to figure out this motherhood thing, entertaining out-of-town family for months at a time...and wonderful, yet hectic extended vacations of our own, I've only started working again this past September.

And I do mean really, really working. I had tried to prepare myself for the idea that I may not have time or energy to paint once my daughter was born. But found out that in reality, for me, the hormones that helped me feel "happily engrossed and fulfilled" were not enough.

It's so obvious in retrospect, but 'not painting' is not an option. It just took me longer than it should have to figure that out...