A long time coming... Round 2

         With the summer nearly come and gone, I have officially failed as a blogger. Sometimes I feel really inclined to write about how I'm feeling and what's going on in my life but this summer hasn't brought anything worth writing about. It seems as though everything over the past few years leading up to this summer has been experience over comfort and yet this summer has become, a motto of the rock isn't going any where. Vacations, climbing trips, adventurous weekends have all been planned but haven't seem to happen. 

The road to the six shooters in Indian creek ut, another rock that's isn't going any where 

       I'm so dedicated to a job that I hate but can't seem to let it go. I make alright money, get benefits and everyday I get to talk about how much I love this desert tourist town. Doesn't sound so bad, right? Yeah, I like telling people about all the great things in Moab, but I'd rather show them. I'm an adventurer, an explorer, being at this desk, in this office drives me insane. I live in a place were adventure truly is endless, and what am I doing? Planning other peoples adventures. I need to give up this security blanket and be on my own adventures.

generic crack, Indian creek ut, my life represented as a climb, one long deep struggle. 

          I think a lot about the future, and all of the things I plan of doing with my life. Different jobs, different places, being successful, all of the things an adult should be thinking about it, and yet none of it seems to be happening. My life is on a timeline right now, but all the new things that are approaching aren't getting any closer. Two major vacations and a job change all only a few months away. But man oh man these months are dragging along.

Maybe this winter will be the time I make a name for myself. Being in the tourist industry is a great place to be but it's not where I want to be. I want to dive head first into the art world, and the climbing world. I want to be apart of those industries, and I finally have my foot in the door.

A small portion of what my foot in the door looks like. Outdoor retailer show in Salt Lake City  

Heart Land

So I'm finally back in Utah and I'm so much happier. It's funny when you know deep down exactly where you need and want to be but for some reason you're not there. I was welcomed with warm rains and starry skies. Even though I'm still struggling to make art, being happy it making it easier. I got my wonderful summer job back at the campground I worked at last year and I am now the social media and online store rep for my favorite climbing store in town. Things are looking up.

The desert is warm this time of year and with town being slow that means more adventures. With climbing, hiking, and camping at my finger tips, it's easy for me to find inspiration for new pieces. I'm continuing with my invisible cities concept, now including my experiences in Colorado. So be on the look out for those. I'm just amazed with my self on how this little desert town makes me so happy. I'm looking forward to this year more than any other.

In other news, I'm still looking for shows to be in, and more views and people interested in my work. I'm hoping that I can find some interest soon. I know it's not going to be easy but at least it's hard in a place that I enjoy being.

A long time coming

     It's been a few months since I've written anything, and that's because I'm not sure what to say. Everything I wanted to do by the end of 2014 is slowly falling apart. I left Utah with intentions of breaking into a new art scene and trying to make something of myself. So far, that hasn't been going well. I moved to Denver, Colorado with high hopes for the mile high city, and it's only left me at a low. How do I get out of the slump? Well lets start with a blog post talking about all the things I wish I had done. Making more art, and trying to find my passion, and re-lite this fire in my heart. I left Utah so that I wouldn't feel stuck, but now that I'm gone I feel more stuck than ever. This city is filled with inspiration but I can't seem to do anything about it. Every time I step outside, I get inspired, but I never want to go back inside and get to work. I feel like I'm being pulled two directions, one way to stay outside and keep exploring, and another direction to go back inside and put this inspiration into art. I think all of these things will become easier once the weather gets bad. It's just so nice outside, I have a stock pile of beautiful images on memory cards because I don't want to sit inside editing and uploading. Well today is the day to stay inside, I'm editing, uploading, and creating new landscapes from Moab, over the Rockies, and into Denver. Hopefully today is the day I pull myself out of this winter slump and make some beautiful art. Then the next step is to show it to everyone I know and spread the word. Look out Denver art scene, I'm coming for you.

Bakeries and coffee shops are becoming regular places for me.

The Flat Irons, in Boulder, Colorado is one area that was drawing me towards Colorado, this place is beautiful.