The Month of March

Photo by Kristen Shima / Shima Studios

The thing that is really hard, and really amazing,
is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.

~Anna Quindlen, Author

March is a busy month for me and for that I am both nervous and excited.  The greatest challenge is to keep the quote above in mind as I prepare for each.

** The Art Gala was last night and it was FANTASTIC!  Almost 100 people came to support the students.

** Next weekend at the library is the altered book project at the Jr Artist's Workshop.

** The week after I have to deliver a presentation at City Council.

** The following week I will be presenting a documentary at Council Chambers.

** A meeting to attend to plan for the first Mayor's Night of the Arts.

** I have three magazine articles to complete (honoured!).

** I am preparing new work for two exhibits in the next few months (also very honoured!).

My month has only just begun and I've already had to miss a meeting I was so hoping to attend.  But I know all will be well.  I feel very fortunate to live in a community with a growing and vibrant arts community and to do everything I get to do.  And, thankfully, amongst all that is happening in my life, there is always the meditation of painting in my studio.