Splatters of Clay

Last night I learned about an ailment, which was previously unknown to me. I came across it in John Grisham's book The King of Torts . The main character falls into a situation in which he becomes a millionaire over night. He says, "my hand was shaking as I signed the papers, not because of fear, but because of zero shock. I hope someday, that I make so much money at one time, that I experience this condition. The prospect is thrilling.

Success is one of those strange elusive elements of our universe. It is a lot like a Holy Grail . To seek after it is to ensure that one will never find it. The harder one chases success, the further away it will become. Viktor Frankl wrote in his book Man's Search for Meaning , that if youpursuies success, youwill never find it. To find success, youmust dedicate your life to another person, or to someothing greater then yourself. While I understand this concept, I struggle with it's application. I want success. The only way to get it, is to leave it alone. Seek aftet that thing greater then me and success will find me.

Splat! I am back to blogging! I took a really long hiatus from blogging. Why? Because I am a flake sometimes. One of my greatest strengths is my fabulous creative mind that moves with lightening speed. Ideas come to me often and quickly. Sometimes it is like trying to fill a cup with a fire hose . It just does not work that well. So my goal for the rest of this year is focus. Yeah, that's why I have four blogs and a website. So I am still working on the focus thing. What I have found quite recently is a vision and a purpose. My job is to inspire. Five words to sum up everything I do or try. "My job is to inspire! To bring light where there is darkness. To bring hope where there is despair ." I am an artist, writer, teacher, speaker. I will do all I can to spark a fire in others, because its fun. Splat! Have a great hour! Remember, you are super!

Let's face it we live in a world of fear and chaos and this often leads to despair and/or lethargy. I often feel overwhelmed by sadness and the inability to act. Especially when it comes to creating art. Just look at how long it has been since I posted on this blog. A friend recently reached out to me through e-mail. They found me through my artwork posted on ETSY . That simple e-mail sparked life in me. It roused a need to act, to cast off despair and laziness. I made a decision. I am not in the art business. Quite frankly I am not good at art as a business. I am still an artist and I will still create art, but there is so much more I want to do and be that just can not be defined by the creation of art alone. So I am expanding my efforts a bit.  I am going into the business of Inspiration. Where there is darkness, I want to bring light. Where there is despair, I want to bring hope. I will use whatever creativity and ability comes my way to accomplish this. What is more, it is a c...

Tomorrow we are flying to San Diego... for free! I hope to visit several art galleries while I am out there. I will let you know how it goes.

Wow! this past weak or so has been crazy hard. I entered three works in a local art show. While one of the pieces made it to the final cut, ultimately none of my art made it in. AAAARRGH! Failure is part of success. I am back to post on this blog. Every time black discouragement filled my heart to near overwhelming, a solid steady voice would ring true through my brain and resonate softly but clearly through the gloom of my soal. And who's voice was it, but none other then Donald Trump! who would of thought. His sustaining words repaeted over and over again, "Never give up, never give up." Thank you Mr. Trump. Your words cam at a time of great need. The drawing that almost made it was one of my fovorites called " Fracture ." Many who have seen it in person ask if it is tile or stone, but it is conte crayon on gesso, with a bit of acrylic paint in the background. You see more of my artwork by going to my website, www.wwacko.com or my ETSY site, The Art of R-Jay ...

I recently came accross a concept concerning commitment. It went something like this. When one commits himself then providence can step in. Commitment means a dedication of heart and mind. It means purposeful action towards an established goal. Today I am commiting my heart and mind to the creation and distribution of my art work. I am dedicating 10 to 12 hours a week to my art. Today I took action and it felt so good, excillerating, energizing. The difference today was a dedication of the heart. I am in the game to play, for the love of the game that is art. Because of my passion and love of the game, I will win the game. My victory will be measured by the money it generates for me.