Mid March to April has been quite the roller coaster! I have been getting my "day job career" under control. As most know, I work for a BIG insurance company. I was in sales and I hated it and that unhappiness spilled over into my personal life. However, I am pleased and blessed to say that I have accepted a new position within the company as an Underwriting Technician.
What does that mean?
I review motor vehicles reports and all things related to risk for our policy holders.
It feels like editing and I enjoy the puzzles my work tasks bring me. What this new position also brought me is the experience of a minimal stress job. When I go home I go home and don't think about work. I go home motivated to take control of my shoe box apartment clutter, to finally draw or paint something I have been meaning to for years, to take my dog for a nice long walk, to see my husband's smile before he goes to work, to finally know what it is like to have balance... The schedule rocks too! Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm. I do get the annoying itch to paint or create something at 10:00am but I work through it. I need to adjust the internal muse clock. Having weekends free means I can do more in my community for art related events.
Now, another big thing the hubs and I tackled this month is applying for a mortgage. We got our pre-approval letter and are starting our first home search. That should be interesting.
Blah, blah, blah...what is the artwork status in the life of Jess?
I have been in a rut this whole month. However, I went to Hobby Lobby today and bought more 18x24 multi media drawing paper! I can't wait to get back into painting and creating the characters and scenes that pop into my head. As far as illustrating goes, I am working on WHAT I SEE. I have 3 images near completion and will keep pushing through. I hope to have the illustrations done by the end of summer.
There have been a few little projects that have occupied my interest and I will blog about those later.
Time to pick up the pace! Spring has sprung!!! As always, stay tuned.
