I'm on a journey of discovery! I wish I could say that I thoroughly enjoy the "journey" but in reality, it's the journey that I'm afraid of. I love doing, making & creating...but figuring out my purpose behind all of it, or the goals I'm working towards--that's the hard part! I'm trying to enjoy every moment of this journey and record it so I don't forget to think about the bigger picture. I may share ideas that inspire me, things that I've made or am making and directions I'm thinking of taking. Nothing is set in stone here...it's all flexible. I call this blog my QUE because the decision to leave my full-time job and begin an artistic career full-time was, to me, a call to action--or like in theater, my cue--but I enjoy the aesthetics of the letter "Q" more than the letter "C." ;) That and the letters QUE can be found in many artistic & crafty terms (i.e. unique, boutique, antique, applique etc.) I desperately wanted to do it, but I was so afraid to take that leap. With the encouragement, advice and support of family and friends and loads of prayer, I finally made the decision to go for it.
Back Story
Anyway, as I alluded to, I recently left a job at a non-profit called Olive Crest in Orange County and moved to Solvang--back home with my parents, (gulp) who have graciously allowed me to live in their home rent free & take it over with my crafting/hoarding tendencies. I have a bedroom here, a craft room & a studio! I'll be taking a few graphic design courses in the fall to gain some foundational understanding of the programs and the field at large that I have already dabbled in, but have yet to fully master. My decision to leave the job and begin a creative career was not a spontaneous decision, though it may appear that way, but rather one that I have been dreaming of for years. I decided a while ago, when I had first wanted to pursue art as a career, that I would have to first finish my degree so that I can at least prove that I can stick to something and see it through...on paper. I have been creating since as long as I can remember: drawing, painting, building, refurbishing/refinishing furniture, and more recently making jewelry and graphic design. My only real plan is to continue to create and see if I enjoy it as much as I think I will. I just want to make sure that turning my passion into a career that will support me wont take all of the fun & enjoyment out of it. I hope to sell things online and at boutiques, craft fairs & festivals. I'm so grateful for this opportunity and season in my life. I can't wait to see where this step will lead.
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