Embroidered Collage

Over the last few weeks I haven't been blogging about new work, just QSDS, because I haven't done any.  I've been busy with other things and resting when I wasn't busy.  I'm also not sure how much art will get done from this point out, or how often I will be blogging, although I am committed to continuing to create and post and exhibit and sell.  There are two reasons for the upcoming reduction in output.

One - I have begun my online MBA program!  As I've mentioned before, I'll be studying to earn my business degree over the next two years, and blogging about it, of course, at MBA from a Distant Sun.  The ASU website said to expect to study 20-25 hours a week.  As I'll be continuing to work full time as a product development chemist, that will leave very little time for art.  What it does leave will shortly belong to something else little.

Two - I'm pregnant!  My due date is Christmas Eve.  I'm definitely looking forward to the arrival, but getting the house ready takes time, and I'll be devoting even more of it to the baby once he or she enters the world.  This was also part of the reason I was so tired at QSDS, first trimester fatigue...

Both these developments are planned for and desired, but they will certainly change my life.  I refuse to let go of creating, or finding ways to share what I create.  I also have to admit that these are part of the reason I've decided to pursue the modular concept in my artwork.  I can work in small chunks, mostly one medium at a time, and build larger works from the bits of time I'm able to claim for myself.

Thank you for coming along with me on my journey so far and I hope you stick around.  Who knows, maybe the drastic limitations will push me to new heights!