Committing to my 52 week challenge, I was full of fear and hesitation. While I was expecting to have a little support from friends and family, I have been overwhelmed by you all and thank you for dissipating any fear that might have entered my head. Thank you to everyone! Thanks for the comments, thanks for sharing my work, but most of all thanks for the kind words and encouragement. I am truly blessed... and more so than I could have ever imagined.
It is scary to put yourself out there. However, other than getting over my hesitation with my initial posting, none of my fears have yet to materialize. Beginning this journey, I thought the act of creating was going to be the difficult part. In reality it is the behind the scenes (micekmade video production and working with my editor wife) and pushing the negative thoughts out of my head.
Another expectation was that I was going to be able to produce a "large" piece every couple of weeks with some smaller ones filling the gaps. This would allow me to work on the larger, more substantial pieces and still meet my challenge of creating something new every week. I must be patient and remind myself that it is only week five or perhaps it's just that time of year. The weeks leading up to Christmas have been full of joy, family, and a myriad of little projects. I guess Santa has to plan and be more proactive next year.
One of the gifts leaving the shop this week is a frame for a mirror. You're seeing it in its "raw" state as it's going to be painted by the parents of a special girl. All in all it is simple, but I'm proud of the joy it is going to bring to the unsuspecting receiver.
Thank you again for all of your support and cheers to a very Merry Christmas and New Year.