It's Hard to Keep Up a Zine!

I would never identify as "an artist" because the idea of saying that makes me want to leap from a window. However, I am a person who enjoys making art and expressing myself through creativity. Still, the second I start a project which demands I work in a timely fashion, I can barely get it together.

I talked about making a zine for my photography for years, then when I finally it, I printed two issues and went on hiatus almost immediately. What a shame. What a disservice I feel I have done to myself.

It's easy to blame the state of the world for a lack of action. I can't pretend it's not a contributing factor. Not just for me, but for all creatives. But some people are motivated by a drive to discuss their understanding of their place in the world, while others (like myself) are bogged down by the self-induced (and self-indulgent) pressure of actually doing a good job expressing ourselves.

It's something I'm working on circumventing this year. I didn't feel like writing a new blog post, but I forced myself to sit and write this... And I'm glad I did so!

I've included a film photo I took a few years ago when I finally decided to try out an idea I'd had for a long time.

I wish the best for all others who suffer from the same road blocks. If you're reading this and you have an idea, start working on it today. Committing to an idea is the difference between us and the people whose "success" or creativity we admire/envy.