Here are just a few of the year's studio works .... some of my personal favorites! 2010, in spite of the economic down turn, has really been a good year! Not necessarily in the way we think of "good" - but in the bigger picture, it has been. I've continued to work in my studio. I've continued to post to my blog .... all of this while taking 11 hours of graduate work, working full time as a high school teacher, and finding time to be a parent, friend, daughter, etc.
There have certainly been difficult moments in 2010. My dad passed away about 8 months ago. My family is in a state of change with children becoming more independent. Changes in the world of public school teaching have also altered a lot in the work place. The economy has impacted every artist I know. And of course, life can just be demanding!
However - in spite of that - there has been much good as well! I've completed 33 works of art and worked on a few more that are still in process. I've had time to consider my goals and plans and purposes in what I'm doing. I've spent quality time with family and close friends across the country. I've seen new places and been inspired by new ideas. And most importantly, I've been held securely in God's good hands. That's been a huge comfort in uncertain times!
So, here's to a good 2010 .... and looking ahead to new and exciting adventures in 2011! In this new year, may we choose to walk in closeness to the God who loves each of us dearly.
