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Later is now, again.

Notes on reviving a painting practice

Soccer Mom Chit Chat

11/11/2015

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I’m pretty sure this brief but painful conversation on the sidelines of a pee-wee soccer practice subconsciously led to the creation of this web site.
Soccer Mom: "Now, what do you do?"  She innocently asked.
Me: "I paint," I replied unsurely.
Soccer Mom: "That’s so cool! What kind of painting do you do?"
Me: "Oil painting."
Soccer Mom: "Are you a professional?"
Me: "No."
Soccer Mom: "Do you sell your work?"
Me: "No."
Soccer Mom: "Do you exhibit?"
Me: "No."
Soccer Mom: "Do you take commissions?"
Me: "No."
I don't even remember what happened next because I was so stupefied.
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    Later is what?

    After settling into various desk jobs, I always said I'd get back to painting later in life, and later is now. Again means that I tried once before. I decided to write about my painting endeavor, too, as a learning tool, an accountability tool,  and to stay sharp in case I have to go back to a desk job. Again.

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