Sun is coming out, restaurants/stores are fully opening up, and people are emerging from their caves. 2021 in NYC feels hopeful, and I'm feeling zealously free. I am the conductor of my own life, and I'm fortunate enough to be a dedicated hustler. In that sense, I work hard, focus on creating authentic works of art, and throw myself into sales/marketing on a regular basis. My life is my business, in many ways. But now that we are moving out of the dark days of pandemic, I do have a sense of spontaneity.
Moreover, the important things, like my family/friends, my cat Velvet, and my artistry/spirituality, are what fuels my heart. We have all been through shit, but coming out of bad times gives you internal confidence to JUST DO YOU!
As of now, I'm planning a handful of murals this summer into fall, working on canvases at my home studio in the West Village, and running my e-commerce. There are so many opportunities to open new businesses or launch new clothing collections. Or even throw yourself in the NFT world. But, I'm choosing to just live and flow. Do what I can handle -- hey, we are only ONE person. As long as I immerse my days with positivity, painting, and productivity -- all feels right.
Oh, and tattooing The Cool People on my family, friends, (and clients!!) That's an extremely fun hobby I'm all about! Ensuring sanitary practices, I'm fully equipped and experienced enough to pursue that part-time passion.
Maybe I'll buy a 1969 Thunderbird and drive off or move to a big art studio in the lower east side. Or even move to a tourist town in FLA and open a business in a kitschy 1930's house. Who really knows, and I'm sure when I come back to this post a year from now, I'll laugh. But that's the cool part of it all. Just keep going girl (that's for you, Storm, reading this in 2022.)