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I am an artist, not a writer. My Intent is not to educate, enlighten or inspire but rather to clarify my motivations to myself. I find that when I write down the thoughts and reasons that I take certain paths, it helps me to avoid repeating the same mistakes over and over again. Let's face it, authentic work evolves through a series of mistakes, lessons learned and options eliminated.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

First piece of 2012


“Respite”  30”x 36” polished cement & dry pigment on panel

Hope everyone had a great holiday.  I took some much needed time off from my art but now it is time to return to my passion.
Every time I remove myself from my work for a period of time, it seems that doubts about it's validity creep into my mind. This always enables a state of debilitating depression.  The only cure seems to be to push on through and do the work.  I am tentative at first but hope that confidence will return as new pieces emerge. 


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  1. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I totally hear you my brother in art!!!

    Going through the same emotions as we speak. I just got back from 11 days off. I needed the break because I was starting to burn out but, now am trying to re-aquaint myself.

    Keep pushing. You are right. It is the only cure.

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  2. Carole ReidJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Hi William, like Mary, I totally hear you!

    I took some time off also and yesterday was my first day back in the studio. I had to clear off the table as it became a drop off spot during December. Once down to the wood again I found a little project I'd started a year ago and that inspired me to work on it some more. Happily I can say I'm forging ahead with that and might even attempt working on a painting I started a month ago.

    Soon you'll be back in your art creating groove and loving it again!

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  3. Jo MurrayJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Just keep on working. I try to spend at least 1/2 to one hour in the studio even on those days when other commitments are calling me. It helps keep me on track.

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  4. NelligJanuary 5, 2012 at 1:30 AM

    I've been checking your site every day and am so pleased that you're back with some new work. Your stuff is very compelling.

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  5. William HallJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    My thanks to Mary, Carole, Jo and Nellig. I am much encouraged by the fact that you take the time to look and that I am not alone.

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