'Suck it up Reef'

1/2/2012

'Suck it up Reef' I say to myself as i come to the realisation that finding a studio space isn't going to be as straight forward or as easy as i had envisaged. The reality that paying for a studio space, rent, food and transport has been a wake up call, because now i have to actually view my art and everything which revolves around it 'in part' as a business.
It is a matter of survival now, i can't rely on a steady income from the cows anymore and the more i think about the huge wall which stands in front of me, and the more i examine the wall, the more i see it is going to take a lot of work and effort to lift myself up. I am looking for the small cracks and spaces to place my hands and feet because i am determined to climb this huge first big hurdle.
I do take comfort in the fact that I am one of those very fortunate people who seems to attract the right people into my life at the right time and over the years i have lost count of situations which 'had i not met a particular person' then I would not be where i am today.
I just have this unquestionable belief that everything I need will be provided in some way and that if i am truly meant to be an artist and follow this passion then 'life' will support me and offer up opportunities. And so far that has worked. I just want to add that i think it is a 'give and take' thing, just because i am meant to be an artist and opportunities are coming up, i still must play my part of 'giving' as much of my gift and of myself to 'serving' others as I can. The truth of the matter is the more you give and want for others, the more it comes back to you, so i am always aware of this fact and i try to serve others as best as i can.

Currently I have no art supplies, no paints, canvases , paper etc but as fate would have it, the universe has brought a very special person into my life who happens to live in Melbourne and who happens to have a lot of used supplies AND has offered them to me. Ofcourse in return I will supply her with free private classes in anything she wants to learn, but it just goes to show you and show me that I am being watched over closely.
We are also going studio hunting this week as i need to start looking for a small space where i can work from and hopefully tutor a few students, so fingers crossed something comes of it. I have emailed a couple of places regarding studios but have not heard back, but that maybe because of the xmas new year period. I am anxious to get painting and creating again so hopefully something fantastic will appear soon!!
If there is anyone in Melbourne who has any advice or thoughts please get in touch 0452454294

6 Comments

Lenore Walker link

1/2/2012 05:49:44 am

Hey there, Gary~

Just a note to encourage you to keep your thoughts along the track you've shared here; the doors will open as they seem to be already! Since I experienced divorce, it has been very challenging to keep my art going, fund everything and keep my spirit active and my soul flowing. As long as I have kept it all in focus, goodness keeps flowing my way. It isn't always in the form I may have wished, but it all flows together. Some days have been downright difficult and discouraging, but like the phoenix I rise and rise and rise again. :) I know everything will work for the good for you expecially because you have consistently put forth so much generousity with your art and your heart. Just keep that going and things will come together so you can both receive what you most deeply desire and give what is only yours to give to this wonderful existence. Cheers and blessings, Lenore

Socrates marquez link

1/2/2012 08:32:42 am

Gary
You are an amazing artist. The universe will continue to provide for you. Never doubt that.
Cheers

Socrates

Poetic Dreams link

1/2/2012 01:35:33 pm

Gary,
I've missed ya so much! It looks like you and I are making 2012 the years of dreams come true. I started a new blog with the intentions to help pimp myself out. As well as continuing to pimp my fellow art friends. I plan on writing an entry to help support ya getting ya studio space if it's ok with ya. I would love to see ya dream come true hun. Ya've done so much for newbie artists and I think it's high time the universe sees to it ya get a mere something in return. I've decided I need to quit passing on my artistic ideas to other artists. And see to it I get my art work out there. This is where I'll run into problems. lol I don't mind pimping my friends but pimping myself is a bit scary. Please let me know if it's ok to write up an entry about ya, so I can let others read & possibly get someone who can help ya out. I miss ya buddy.
Love & Hugs, Poe

Lea Scott

1/3/2012 06:52:08 pm

Fab on the arrangement Gaz! Very lucky lady too!

Ingrid

1/5/2012 02:32:12 pm

I keep my fingers crossed Gary,think about you regulary in your new adventure x

Lee hynes link

1/17/2012 08:10:00 am

Dont Worry the universe will provide Sunshine!

Ideas, inspire, collaborate and share.

'Suck it up Reef'

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