4-11-11

I honestly believe that in my experience in producing paintings, that it does not matter that one works or goes to school or both and say that is a reason why they cannot make the time to create art. In my experience in working in financial services, I understand that work may be tiring or at times consuming. But what really makes a difference is the drive the individual has to do what s/he really wants to do. The hardest thing in creating art is starting. No excuses. No not "I'm depressed" or "I'm tired" or "I got hurt" or "I'm lazy" (admittingly) because that is all on you. People in jail find ways to create art in small spaces with little tools. You only have one life and it is up to the individual to make things happen. I do not work right now and I have used the time to be as productive as I can but I know my flaws and how much effort I can put my body through and we all know sleep and rest is an important thing. This is why I believe the capacity of somebody doing art is just the same for someone who works or someone who does not work. It is all on drive and ambition. Always practice drawing and make it a habit to brea bad habits. By not working, I realized that being productive is a matter of putting in the time that will eventually accumulate into something worth being proud of.