Comes and Goes.

I just realized that the gallery anniversary has come and gone. It now has been 14 years that I have been running the gallery. 14 years of giving artists the opportunity to get their work out there. There has been a lot of ups and downs and a couple of times I cried Uncle, but then I got back up and I reinvented the gallery all over again. Over all, like the anniversary day....each day just comes and goes.

I do not wish to jinx myself but things are smoother and easier with the gallery and right now it nearly runs itself. I credit this with the great artists that are involved with the gallery, they are sincere and very reliable. I find the gallery is a pleasant way to spend the day and a great way to sit around and talk about art.

I think back over the years and realize there have been many, many artists who have gone through here. Some have moved on to really promoting themselves and really living by their art and others didn't quite make it, they haven't stopped painting but they also didn't learn anything about the business of art while in the gallery. Either way, I wish them all well. Living the life of an artist is difficult enough, we all need encouragement and support in all our endeavors. We also need to stay connected to the art community where we live and participate in their activities too.

I would never have thought I would still be doing this after this length of time. I was always under the impression I did not have "stick too it'ness", but then I just had a 40th wedding anniversary so maybe I do. I guess I have surprised myself on both accounts.