Committed

It's late this Thursday day and I'm beat from a long day of work. I'm just about to head home to Mama and Papa's one more night before I get back to LA.

This morning, I woke up thinking about a night some 13 years ago when I had a conversation with a now close friend on the topic about commitment. And though we weren't talking about our own commitment issues directly, I was left deep in thought. Growing up, I knew the day would come when life would change dramatically. But I didn't ever expect it to be about making commitments. Immediately the next day, life had changed for me. I realized that in the 28 years up until that night, I had not committed myself to anyone or anything. Though I had had 2 serious relationships up until then, I knew, I had one foot out the door.

Interesting that within 2 years from that night, I would make a commitment to my artistic self. I started my series of Little Girls. Being committed to them doesn't just come from saying it once, but rather it's a daily choice I make every day. Just as I may show up to the gym in an effort to be committed to my physical self, I show up to the canvas and I work on my Little Girls. Doing so has brought light, joy, and inspiration into every area in my life. I love them so very much.

The piece to the left is titled Joker's Wild. It is in tribute to the late Heath Ledger. Upon hearing of his passing, I broke down in tears. Though I wasn't a huge fan of his, I admired his deep commitment to his work. His performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight is a reflection of his deep passion to be an actor.

Thank you Heath for the inspirations.