An organized artist...Is that an oxymoron?

1) God works through Google. Google any question you want to ask God and I know you will find direction. God revealed to me today:
GOD KNOWS YOU
GOD FORGIVES YOU
GOD WILL MAKE YOU GROW

2) I have spent this last week organizing my studio. This was a blessing and it has given me renewed clarity. I promise. Clean a room in your house and you will clear space in your brain. Haven't we all learned that by now?

3) Just paint has paid off already. I have four new works in progress simultaneously.

OK. Good things happening. Back to work for a couple more hours.

Just Paint.

For me, an essential part to being an artist is having faith. I am a Christian and I believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for all so that we may all come to know him and join Him in Heaven when we die.
This being said, my faith is an essential part of what I create. This past weekend was an affirmation of what God has been telling me to do for quite some time. I have heard the wisdom of God leading me to help others through my art work for many months but have questioned whether it was His voice I was hearing. It is unfortunate it has taken time and time again to hear this message but I know this time He got through.
I attend the Rock Church here in San Diego, Ca. I have to say that Pastor Miles is led by the spirit in such a strong way! Praise God for this!! Thanks to God's divine inspiration in this man I have been told through his sermons and his church the purpose in my life at least for the time being. What I want the most is God's will in my life, whatever that means. It is so refreshing and freeing to feel that you have finally gotten the message. Check out the sermon from Pastor Miles for his new series on doing God's will. It really might speak to you the same way the message spoke to me.

REstoring Sanity

I woke up this morning, went for tea and coffee with "The Dulce" or better we call her "Sweet C", my brother Dave's lovely girlfriend. We met at 8:30 at Red's, a little place in Pt. Loma. The tea was exquisite and the conversation was better! ; ) Following this, I considered what I needed to do to restore my sanity.
It seems over the past 3 months I compromised things in and about my life that keep me sane. I let my time spent painting dwindle to barely an hour a week, payed too little attention to my sweet puppy, let our new home slip into a bit of a pig's sty and ignored the most important thing about me, my psyche. As I was pulling into our parking garage just now, I asked myself, "Is making more money but being emotionally disturbed better than doing what I love and making less money?"
The answer was that I really would like to be making the kind of money I was making at T.H.D. but without trying to accomplish my dreams I may end up less sane. Now with my father being a psychologist, I know how it looks to be "less sane" and it ain't pretty! Really though, there is nothing more important than using your God given talents to achieve goals that will eventually or immediately pay off, whether financially or spiritually.
So I drove to Pet's Mart to find some things to help CoCo feel more confident and stable in our home. She spends most the day with me since I quit T.H.D. and when she's acting up its really hard for me to work. So her being content is more valuable than just anything,her happiness is also linked to my personal sanity. This was just the 1st step in my "Restore Sanity" action plan. Backing up a little, I organized my studio yesterday and bought some lights I could use to work by at night. I also found some containers to organize small things like thread, screws, sequins, ect.. So much for all that (I feel like I may be rambling a little) so let's outline the action plan:
RESTORE SANITY
1) Organize Studio
2) Make puppy happy again
3) Clean up and organize house
4) Get re-aligned into the art community (become social art diva...)
5) Love and embrace the amazing opportunity at hand

Back from 2nd hiatus...

I quit my job at Home Depot. It felt sooo great. Also, I finished my 1st commission and spent some time in Bakersfield talking to parents and thinking about what it means to be an artist. I asked myself what it was that would be holding me back now from doing what I have set out to do? The answer is really myself. Now it is my responsibility to start making and never look back. I'm praying for God's will and that whatever comes of this it is blessed.

The Day Job and update on my life...

My day job. Yes, its The Home Depot for me 5 days a week. Art making happens on my days off or after work, that is if I'm not too tired. Which is seriously depressing. I know you can change your outlook on things but why can't I just work 100% on my art career? BOO! On a more optimistic note I have a new puppy. Her name is CoCo Yoshimi Gaga. She is adorable and full of personality.This picture is when she decided to go bogging through the mud where a bath soon followed. OHHH! CoCo! You wonderfully silly thing! I really do love her... she is a particular joy to me. She even loves to sit around in my studio while I paint. How cool. I wonder what other artists had animals? Until later. K.C.

Terribly Disconnected....

Wow! At the last entry I thought keeping this blog would be a breeze. I know writing is a passion for me and so is art but I have found it very challenging to do both lately. So I'm back. It's now 2010 and I can do this! I will no longer give up on my diligence to express myself online or in general. Hello World Keri Contemporary has been on hiatus! But she's back in full swing! Watch Out!!

Art Show...Late Notice!!

The Collaboratory art event!! This Friday from 8-12 pm location; 2124 E Street
San Diego, CA...

I'm very excited for this event! The curator/coordinator is a wonderful person named Laura Catherine. She is a warm/fabulous southern gal who moved out here to help out the art scene in S.D.!! Don't we all love people like her? I do. That is why I outspokenly support this endeavor. Hope to see anyone who can come to check out not only what I have in the show but all the artwork the other talented artists have created.