9 Sep
2010

Posted in: Art, Musings
By moonlit studio    2 Comments

Published in Four Word Self Help

Here is a glimpse of my art that is included in Patti Digh’s new book; Four-Word Self-Help: Simple Wisdom for Complex Lives. I am so excited to have my artwork in her  book. This is such a fabulous book, with essays and simple four word phrases that really resonate with my heart and inspire my soul.  It is such an honor to be among so many talented artists too. Each four word phrase is illustrated by a different artist. How cool is that?!

Since I was very young, I have always wanted to be an artist and illustrator. I was a voracious reader when I was little, and when I finished a book, I would illustrate it.  Always.  I remember the day when I read my first book without illustrations. I was so disappointed,  but quickly figured out that I could keep doing my own illustrations without having another artist as a guide, It was really quite a good exercise for strengthening my drawing skills. I didn’t do it so much once I got to high school and by the time I started working, I got involved in the family restaurant business and fed my creativity by cooking. I put aside my dream of doing art for a living aside for awhile. I still created art, but did it just for myself. Now, I am trying to make the leap, and have immersed myself in my work. This is the first time my work has been published.  I am so very grateful to Patti, for giving me the opportunity to submit my art and give me courage to do more.