Art shows and Women of Color Day

Sunday I am being recognized at the International 'Women of Color Day, for being a woman of color who overcome my disability. I am excited and nervous. I will show a few pieces of art and receive an award. I also got news today that I have been selected to be the visual artist for the Gaffers International Film Festival in June. There will be two shows. One in Sacramento and one that last 3 days in Hollywood. I am really thrilled to be returning to the film festival and again be apart of a group of passionate filmmakers, poets and artists. My only problem is.....since I have been in remission I have not painted. I have work that needs to be presented and I have not been able to paint or draw a thing with my new found happiness.. Do you think that artist need to suffer to create. Van Gough lost his ear and eventually his mind but painted beautiful works.

I need to learn to paint from contentment, because I am happy now....I need to find the inter artist and just create. Wish me luck!