2012 is more than halfway over.

What? How did that happen?

It’s July (late July!), and I’ve come to the startling realization: I have not completed a single painting in 2012. Not. A. Single. One.

There are other goals that I have accomplished on the “art career to-do list”, this new website being one of them. I have started quite a few paintings. I am developing and sorting through my thoughts and ideas while attempting to prepare a halfway decent artist statement that won’t have galleries laughing at me. I’m getting my inventory and accounting sorted out. I’m keeping my eyes open for calls and opportunities to further my career. I’m even raising an active 18-month-old.

But all of that means nothing if I am not down in the studio, actively creating. How can I sell myself and my work, when I’m not putting any effort forward into developing my practice? How can I submit to galleries when I don’t even have an adequate stock to fill a show?

Looking around for opportunities is great. Being able to take advantage of them would be better.

Note to self: Finish a painting by the end of the month. You’ve got at least 5 to choose from.