Perspective

H is at the beginning of her new career as an artist. She spends incredible energy marketing and entering work in juried shows, time and energy hauling paintings hither and yon. She frets and gets depressed when a show rejects her but then feels good when she sells something in another show.

Been there, done that. I'm at the end of a career. I no longer market anything at all and consider this a great relief. I work primarily for my two archives. And for my own enjoyment and occasional enlightenment. I have some fans and support, about all I need at this stage of my life. All the same, I like surprising strokes as much as the next guy. Now and again I get some.

I'm glad I'm not at the beginning of a career again. I'm glad I'm where I'm at.