04/29/2024
Final (and very vulnerable) post ahead...
As some of you may know, I've been on a creative break for the past few months. In dec 2022/jan 2023 I had an ectopic pregnancy. I spent the whole of 2023 trying to push through and keep creating, I took on a lot of custom projects allowing myself to focus on others requests instead of creating new products or beginning to license my artwork (which used to be a goal of mine). But as the year wore on it became apparent that I didn't love it anymore. Don't get me wrong, there were small shimmers of joy. There was one painting I created that I literally danced the whole time I was painting. Can you picture that? The pure joy of dancing to the beat of your favorite song while layering the most gorgeous, vivid colors onto the canvas! A moment I will remember for years. And I'm so thankful for it. However, it seems as though my little ectopic angel needs the joy of art more than me. Because every time I enter my studio I think of that baby. And I cannot create. I only hope they are painting with bright bold beautiful brush strokes up in heaven while dancing to a beautiful melody. I find joy in new things now, like the stroke of my paddle in my kayak, and the smile on my daughters face as she continues to grow (she's 4 now, I can't believe it!) This business truly blossomed while we lived in Germany and I wish I could go back to that time, it is so special to me!
But we can only move forward and, for now, it is time for me to officially close this chapter. It has been an absolute pleasure to create for all of you, tell your stories through art, and preserve your memories in a painting. I am truly honored by all who have welcomed my art into your home. I hope you look at your painting and see the honesty and love it was created with. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Auf wiedersehen.
For the final time, I'm signing off....
With Joy and Heart,
Megan
