More Whirlwind Weeks @ Boundless

Perspective can be really funny sometimes. It seems like each week we get caught up with something, and there is a constant pressure that can make it seem like you are falling behind or at least should be doing more. But, then comes a moment where you step back and see the big picture, and realize that while each detail is important and takes time to do right, ultimately the little projects get accomplished and on the whole you are making tremendous progress.

Within a couple weeks we've unified most of our navigation, redesigned the entire site, added a 'Family Filter' to safeguard the new 'discover an artist' section in our homepage tabs, which are also new; along with creating some cool features for artists like, the new 'My Links' page which allows our artists to create and update 2 custom URL's in order to make it even easier for them to market their work all across the Internet.

So, I guess my point or advice would be, if a little portion of a painting is bugging you, or if a current project at the office seems to be monopolizing all your time, take a step back and give yourself some credit before jumping back into the fray. If you love what you do, the rewards will come.

The Amazing Influence of Insecurities & Songs about Time

Working for an art gallery you run into all kinds of personality types and get to ‘meet’ all kinds of great & talented people. With each passing month you start to see cycles; a new artist catches your eye, another artist figures out ways to keep making sales every week, or an old familiar name pops up and you wonder what they’ve been up to.

What often amazes me most, are the emails I receive from potential or new artists members on Boundless.

“Do you think my work is good enough?"
"Any suggestions for pricing my work, I don’t think anyone will want to buy my stuff, but…”

It almost makes me sad sometimes; how can someone so talented not see it? These men and women write in, shy and guarded, so fragile about what is obviously their life’s destiny. I (usually) feel pretty great about my job, but what these artists are capable of… it is something I could only dream of. I'm completely jealous of these people and they don't even know how lucky they are!

Time & time again they write-in unsure of themselves. What really saddens me is that for every 1 that writes, there are probably 10 more who don’t even find the courage to ask.

I’m still very young, but I know life is short and you can’t get far wasting time. So, please as a favor to me, whether you're an artist or an accountant, if there is something that you should be doing that might make your life even a little better; go do it now! If you have to ask for help or encouragement; do it now!

The only thing to really regret is not trying.

As always please feel free to share your thoughts and comments.