Why strong resolutions work
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Against all odds, 2021 It’s been a good year, even better than the previous one, which surprisingly wasn't bad at all for my business.
Preoccupation for my life
But not later than 30 months ago I thought my journey was over. Illness and hospital seemed to be my new reality. Business had been terribly slow even during the previous dozen months. I guess preoccupation about my life effected my ability to be creative and productive.
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Out of the tunnel
However in 2021 I won several major awards, the projects I am being offered are top notch, and when I look at my recent art I can see how much I have grown. The wheel turn good!
Just good luck?
Maybe, but let me think of some strong decisions I took when I was struggling to survive:
- — As my body got thinner I felt closer to my soul and I decided to show more of it, tell my story, use my voice, be honest..
- — I challenged my impatience and forced myself to work on paintings that requires time, days or weeks, versus the comfort of (plein air) painting-a-day
- — I accepted my ambition and rose the bar, planning more complex pieces of art that may one day hang in a museum.
- -- I believed I had something to say, and started to say it, though my discourse wasn't completely formed
- — I never stopped studying. I discovered that while the satisfaction for a good job vanishes quickly, learning is for good.
It’s not on me to tell how far I have gone and how long the good time will last. But for sure I made progress that stand out enough to provide acknowledgment and new opportunities. And for sure there’s still a long way to go.
More courage in 2022
That's why I take resolutions very seriously and suggest you to do the same. I know it's hard to keep up with the diet, but maybe you got stronger motivations in your business of art. Maybe -- like me -- for 2022 you need to be bolder, take more risk with your choices, learn skills you're still weak at, get involved with new people!
And of course welcome good luck if it knocks at your door!
BTW 2. If can also meet me in presence at my 3 day workshop in Dallas, TX 11-14 April 2022. Sign up here: https://swswatercolor.org/workshops/francesco-fontana-workshop/
how ill were you? are you recovered, cured ? I'm sorry I didn't know you were not healthy there for a time. Take care, and send my regards to the family, your daughters would be grown by now how old are they now? I'm all booked for travel in 2022 delayed by covid, so I'ts back to back, and I couldn't sign up for your watercolor event in Dallas. Take care and best wishes,
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Metty I am doing well now. Had one/third of my pancreas removed in April 2019, for a benign tumor, part of which might have turned bad.
DeleteNo chemo but 8 hour procedure and lot of post op pain. Scars and belly don't look sexy now, but yearly check ups say situation is ok!
Flora and Teresa are 14 and 16 now! I'll tell em your regards. Glad to hear you hitting the road again! Please keep me posted about! Much love! -- Francesco
What you wrote is very inspiring.. so sorry for your pain and suffering, but I have been there, 11 major knee operations between age 14 and age 54. What doesnt kill you makes you stronger. Good for you. Hazel
DeleteThank you Hazel, hope the knee issues are over now. I am doing well thanks God! All the best!
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