A Life Changing Year
This art studio space changed my life. Over the past year I have grown, learned, created artwork and overcome milestones that I didn't even think were possible. To say this space changed my life is an understatement. New adventures await but I wanted to share my love letter I wrote to the space the day I moved in on July 2020.
The End of a Wonderful Chapter
This is the letter I wrote to my space, the first day I moved into studio 214. I haven’t share it with anyone before but putting it out into the world seems appropriate as we close our chapter together and I move across the hall to my new studio.
“Dear Studio 214
We have crossed paths before, but now you are mine. A space I only ever dreamed of and an opportunity to be more.
More light.
More freedom.
More independence.
More connection.
More fearlessness.
More color.
More grit and persistence.
More LIFE in my day to day life.
An opportunity for these things and I hope I use it well. Even when doubt sinks in, the feeling of opportunity and awe will always remain.
Authenticity over perfection.
Raw over artificial.
Drive over fear.
Grit over traditional expectations.
This space is where the new journey begins. The relentless push for more - intentional growth, true connection and no where to hide. Put it out for the world to see. Push hard to make your true self manifest in this world. Lean in.
Take control while you lose control. Embrace the vulnerability and FEEL every single moment. When the pressure builds, slow down even more. The outcome will come with time, but until then - live in the suspense. Life exists in the in-betweens. In the shadows, in the moments of clarity, powerlessness, transitions and passionate strength.
Use the power of the darkness to create art from the shadows and always remember - this is where you are meant to be. This is who you were meant to become. This is who you are. 8 year old Jackie would be so proud. Prove her right and show her the way to fulfillment. “
Thank you Studio 214. You will always have a special place in my heart. I think July 2020 Jackie would be very proud of where we are today. The best is yet to come.