Over the past three years of creating pieces for BZ FurFur I never really thought of myself as an artist. A maker, a creator, and a pyrographer, but not an artist. An artist is a title reserved for people who live in lofts, wear barrettes, and talk about how this piece makes you “feel”.
The truth is I am, and always have been, an artist. It is not a title reserved for people who gather in galleries in SOHO. It is something that we are the moment we create something. This past weekend I participated in my second Art Walk in Monroe NC and it was a blast. In addition to meeting other fabulous artists, we were able to put my artwork on display without the added pressure of trying to sell. Rather it was an opportunity to just share my creations with the community. To witness people appreciate what I created and to enjoy the company of people who love what I do.
Sometimes we just need to slow down and let our art speak for ourselves. I hope you all have a chance to do the same with the pieces you create and, more importantly, I hope you all take the time to realize that you are artists. And, as always, stay unique.
