Artist Notes | #001: Signed - A Late Blooming Artist

 

Hello! My name is Tara, and welcome to my very first blog entry! When I created Face Art Daily, I imagined I would simply showcase my art, sell a few items here and there, post, and repeat. Working like a hamster on a wheel has been my structure ever since I started working independently in 2005. I have been on this artist's quest — starting and stopping, picking up and putting down potential projects that are still tucked away on external hard drives. My yearning to create art goes back as far as I can remember.

In my 20s, I seriously considered creating a line of stationery. My dream was to work at Hallmark, designing a series of cute stationery and greeting cards. It was a short-lived dream that fizzled out over time. From there, I found myself experimenting with all sorts of mediums — pens, colored pencils, and even painting with nail polish (yes, nail polish!). But my favorite medium has always been, and continues to be, the digital space.

I have been on a constant quest to make my dreams a reality. It started with purchasing my very first Wacom Intuos, which, quite honestly, drove me nuts. Thanks to a friend, I eventually got my hands on a Wacom 12WX — and that changed my life, literally. I was finally able to see my art manifest in ways I never thought possible. And yet, even as I created, drew, and strategically developed ideas I believed in, I kept leaning into fear — which set me back more than a few times.

Now that I am in my 40s, I have made a conscious decision to throw fear aside and pursue art full-time.

This blog, Artist Notes, will feature regular entries covering all of the behind-the-scenes realities I navigate as a working artist. I also plan to discuss art-related topics and share honest reviews of the products I use and love. I hope you'll stick around for the ride — and thank you so much for taking the time to read this first entry.

— Tee

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