Art major for hire.

When my mom and dad were growing up they did what they were supposed to. They got a job nomatter what it was. It didn't matter if they liked it, it was just what they had to do. Thats what the older generations did. They worked. Even if and when that job made them miserable.

I am living in a generation that has been told, do what you love. Do what makes you happy.  Follow your dreams. And with todays technology that has become more possible than ever. So why am I 36 and still waiting for my dream to come true?

You see, I was an art major. I knew before I even started college that I was going to be an art major, because thats what I  love. That is my passion. That is what makes me feel complete,  happiest, fulfilled.

My parents
both think that was a waste of time, mostly because after getting my BA I still can't find a decent job in art, or any job in art.

So where is my dream?

I opened up an etsy shop but it doesn't compare to getting a salary. The only time I ever get to do art is under the shroud of night when everyone is asleep. So what am I doing?

I need a plan.

Help please.

update!

Well I have exciting news! Looks like I'm finally going to get to do my first art festival. This coming May 31rst and June 1rst I will be participating at Finster Fest. I am so excited and so scared. (more about that later) I have been trying to make things like crazy but it is hard when you have two little ones to look after. A lot of the cards and some of the paintings have been greatly influenced by motherhood.

For example I have become obsessed with coloring with crayons. Therefor I have been making lots of cards with crayons. Here are a few.

Aspire Studios

So there is a new place in town for artist to show their stuff. Whether it be painting, dancing, tattooing, writing, etc. It's called Aspire Studios and my sister is friends with the owners, so I got the privilege of hanging some paintings and drawings there. For the opening night (which was on Halloween) they had a Rock Masquerade Ball and my sister took some picts of my art. I didn't go to the opening b/c I'm a homebody who's partying days are over. :) so here are the picts my sister took...

wow.

so this is my first blog post other than myspace. I have to admit I never really understood blogs just like I don't understand ipods or the wii. or whatever it is called. Then a friend's mother gave me this magazine called "Artful Blogging". I was blown away. As an artist myself I am always looking for new sources of inspiration. This magazine is a treasure of artist who communicate and share ideas with other artist through blogging. So, here I go.