Comments on: The Fear in Pursuing My Passion

By: Stephenie

Stephenie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:47:23 +0000

I love this post. I especially love the part about trying to be grateful but knowing you’re truly miserable. I have worked many jobs as a designer that have been good, fulfilling, well paying, etc…. yet I continue to feel miserable and drained. I am working to move towards the things I really want to do with my life, including art.

By: Shaun

Shaun — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:20:19 +0000

And I thought I was the only person in the world who doubled as a computer programmer and ESL teacher! Inspiring story that I think a lot of people can relate to.

By: Beau Gauthreaux

Beau Gauthreaux — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:50:07 +0000

Very inspirational story. Found your site from Chris Guillebeau’s PDF 279 days. Thanks for the inspiration, and encouragement. I am also impressed by your paintings. Very nice work.

By: Eddie H.

Eddie H. — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:34:34 +0000

Wow, your story is my story!!! In almost every aspect, except I’m just getting back to art on a some what, serious basis. I feel like getting back to it is a journey home. There’s no better way to say it. I’ve spent the last 25 years trying to be ‘an adult,’ being responsible, working jobs and in environments I hate and then allowing myself to feel trapped. My journey, especially on a morning like this where I’m still going to an environment I dislike, seems like a long way from the destination, but I’m determined to get back there. Thanks so much for your courage and expression! By the way, your words “I want to paint in the colors of my mood (probably not the best paraphrasing of your statement)” speak volumes to me! I understand perfectly. Your art is fantastic, you are fantastic. Keep up the good work.

By: Amy P.

Amy P. — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:08:44 +0000

Another person here from Chris Guillebeau’s site. Boy am I glad he recommended you because we’re like artist-sisters. I, too, work in acrylics and I’m in the transition to becoming a “real” artist, so the journey you’ve made already is the path I am now following. Reading your words are like the signposts I can look out for. I’m now a fan on your Facebook page, and I shall be looking to you for advice on marketing my work through the internet. Do you ever show in galleries or art festivals in your area or do you sell only online?

By: Jay Schryer

Jay Schryer — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:24:28 +0000

I, too, found your site from Art of non-Conformity. I just wanted to thank you for writing this post. recently, I came to my “breaking point” with my job, too. Unlike you, however, I went back to my job. I freaked out when I realized that I had bills to pay and rent was due in a couple of weeks, and my courage failed. I’m saving up money now, and hope to quit again (for keeps this time!) at the end of this year. In the meantime, people like you inspire me and help me gather my courage. Thank you for being you!

By: jdlk

jdlk — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:46:12 +0000

I just found your site from the Art of Non-conformity. I’m an east coaster myself, from PEI, just saying hi and I’ll be following your works! Cheers

By: Kalefonda Swain

Kalefonda Swain — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:45:00 +0000

I just want you say I love your words of inspiration and your courage to fulfill your dreams. Your painting’s are AWESOME! You just fueled a passion in me. Thank you and may God bless you.

Kale