2023: A Blank Canvass for Everyone

The last several years have been challenging. And that's quite the understatement if we are being truthful. For me personally, I've left relationships and created new ones, I've worked three different jobs, and I've moved twice. For someone in their mid-twenties though, nothing I've mentioned is out of the ordinary.

Although, there are things that I've struggled with that have been unique to the pandemic. These struggles include political disagreements within my family, deep concern for both of my grandfathers, and an irritating combination of restlessness, loneliness, anxiety, and time dilation.

All of that said, I am cautiously optimistic about this upcoming year. 2023 has a lot of opportunities for me and for BryteArt. I feel like in many ways I'm finally getting settled into my own skin. I'm much more confident in who I am and what I want. Regarding BryteArt, I can't help but to smile knowing this is really only the beginning. For this year we already have some major commissioned work lined up, as well as two different events on the calendar (one for caricatures and one for ventriloquism).

I think the most important thing to keep in mind for 2023 is that this year will be what I make it. We have collectively survived a pandemic. On the other side of that, we have to ask ourselves "Now what?" and what you answer that question with, will be what you get.

Scott texted me on New Years day that this is the year that BryteArt will really get off the ground. I admire him for setting that intention clearly and immediately. It reminded me of how he creates his art. Scott can see a painting in his mind before he's ever picked up a paint brush. He tells me about the small jokes and "Easter eggs" he plans on hiding in his work before he has the preliminary sketch done. Scott, a blank canvass, a vision, and an optimistic spirit can go a long way toward something beautiful.

I want this year to be a blank canvass for me to fill with the lovely things I want to remember. Struggles and triumphs alike. So I have to say the first sketch Scott sent me for 2023 is an incredibly apt one. From BryteArt to all of you, we hope you have a happy and healthy new year.