25,000 miles later. . .

Well, I tested out CO a little bit before I headed back to SC for the holidays. . .

I've decided it's not for me. No job no home and a whole lot of snow! Which of course I don't mind, I actually rather enjoy the snow but when you spend 90% of your time in your car, driving is no fun and sleeping in it is definitely no fun!

So once again... I'm moving. Shocking... No not really, do I ever think I'll settle somewhere completely? Nope. Which I guess I'm somewhat ok with, not really sure how I feel about though I know I can't keep living out of my car because I seriously will go crazy. I need a little organization in my life.

Just a little update before I up and move. . .

. . . again . . .

a breather. . .

Man oh man I feel like I have been non stop for the past 3 months, which is great and exhausting. I'm excited about the shoots I have lined up as they are my style and themed which will be fun and different than anything I've done. Don't get me wrong I love my photography but sometimes (most times) I don't get to add my true flare to it as most parents go for the basic outfits with the standard shots, which are great but I want to spruce up my portfolio a little so luckily I have some great volunteers lined up!

This month will be a nice break to hopefully get everything in order for when I head back to CO. I really am going to try and push my photography which is something I've never really done, clients have always done it for me! Moving to a new state will force me to put myself out there, which will be good.

I got the painting job which is exciting. They posted the January calendar and I have two fun paintings on it! (http://www.studiovino.biz/studio-vino-events-calendar.html?view=month&year=2011&month=13) My Peacock and Four Seasons paintings made it! :) I'm brainstorming for the paintings I'll submit for the February calendar, which will be fun.

Took this shot the other day while out and about with my lil sis and her best friend. These are her friends feet but I thought it was so fun!

“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.”

Changes

I've been a little preoccupied lately trying to get everything in order with my photography. . . I launched a new website, check it out. www.KatherineJosephPhotography.com as well as a photography blog www.KatherineJosephPhotography.com/blog!

I've also been house hunting (with no success) as well as job hunting which I will find out on Tuesday if it is a success or not! I'm so very happy about this potential job. It's at one of those paint and sip wine classes. It's completely contract work so my pay will depend on the popularity of my paintings, which hopefully is a good thing.

I've rediscovered my love for painting these past two weeks. Friends have always told me they love my work but lately I haven't been feeling too inspired. I'm not saying I need people to tell me they love my paintings either because my art is for me really, self expression. For my interview I had to bring in samples of my work to show and meet the studio owner and what not. When I arrived she told me she had already looked at my work in loved it but wanted me to show my portfolio to her assistant. I put a slideshow of my work on my laptop and I've never felt better about my work than I did sitting there listening to the two of them oh and ah over my paintings. It was a fabulous feeling. So, I've started painting again. For me. And I absolutely love this piece I created called "Fancy Free".

I'll be hitting the road sooner than planned headed back to SC because if I do get the job it won't start until January and I have some photo sessions planned. I look forward to seeing all of my favorite people in the great state of South Carolina...

Stubborn

stub·born

   [stuhb-ern]

adjective

1.

unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child.

2.

fixed or set in purpose or opinion; resolute: a stubborn opponent of foreign aid.

3.

obstinately maintained, as a course of action: a stubborn resistance.

4.

difficult to manage or suppress: a stubborn horse; a stubborn pain.

5.

hard, tough, or stiff, as stone or wood; difficult to shape or work.

This week has been interesting to say the least. Well, more of last week. I bought a plane ticket home not knowing one account would be charged 3 times = $900 and another was declined due to the fact that my account was put at risk by a third party contributor (meaning a new card was mailed to my SC address). So I spent my week with $12 and needless to say I didn't like it. I'm not sure if it's the fact that I knew I had money that I just couldn't get to or frustrated that I'm so stubborn to turn down help from anyone (even though I know I could pay people back).

I want to say thanks to all of you that have pushed passed my stubbornness and offered me help throughout my life. I know it wasn't easy! So, goal work on not being as stubborn because let's face it... I don't think I can get rid it of all together (for those of you that know me, I'm sure you'd agree).

Road Block

So most of you that know me know that I paint. It seems lately that I haven't wanted to paint because I haven't liked any of my creations recently. I've painted over about 20 canvases lately. Which I would never have even thought of doing 2 years ago. So, I've been brainstorming for new ideas that involve paint...

I may have found a solution involving wood, paint, nails and thread... Random but I'm super excited to see what I create which makes my heart smile. I've been longing to create something and this may solve that problem.

:)

Lovely Fall

I love everything about Fall. From the changing of leaves to the hint of a breeze... From the smell and taste of hot chocolate to late night talks on back porches.

This thing called life

Life is a funny thing. I'm not sure how it does it but life still catches me off guard at the oddest moments. I would have liked to think that with 24 years under my belt I could at least see it coming but I've come to the realization that even if I had 124 years under my belt I would still be surprised every once in awhile. Such is the beauty of life.

On a side note. The highlight of my week was a few days ago in Denver. I was getting out of my car on Sante Fe (also known for being the Art District) and this woman looked at me and said "Oh, what gallery will your work be hanging in?". You see the backseat of my car is filled with canvases that I've been working on recently, no pictures have been posted but it makes me extremely happy that she felt my work was gallery worthy!

On another note. I'm off to find food. I think my new love is Vietnamese.