Still going!

Went over to the studio today, but I haven’t got an awful lot to say about my work, got quite a bit done but it hasn’t made much difference to what needs doing still.

I was talking to another artist about being in the studio rather than being at home today. I think I can be just as productive at home but I really miss the interaction and support that being with other artists gives me. I often feel isolated at home and find myself to be quite a recluse at times. I steadily shy away from things until I realise what I’m doing. This especially happens over the Summer holidays because I’m not in work with the exception of this Summer because I was busy with workshops.

I’m very aware of the time I have left with Arena because I need to get this body of work completed or at least up to a good number without compromising the quality of the pieces, but I’m also aware of what little time is left because I really don’t want to leave, I wish I was in a good financial situation so I could apply for a studio space there, I feel really settled and comfortable. There is no possible way I could afford it right now though, but at least I know it’s what I want. If I hadn’t had this experience I would never have allowed myself to justify the need for a studio space.

I’m going over after work on Monday for a meeting with the directors about my exhibition and private view. So I’d better get a move on with my statement