Art for My Sake

Initially, I was VERY excited about beginning this blogsite; but after actually getting it up and running I got blog-fright. I had imagined a wonderful space of my own where I could be totally free to make a statement, just put my thoughts and my little artwork out there for the world to access. But then I realized that other people would be looking at what I posted, and that I really don't have any deep statements to make that anyone else would actually want to read. So about as quickly as my blog began, it ended. But I've had a personal break-through; and I've realized that no one actually reads this anyway, so what am I scared of? The real answer for me would be a sketchbook/journal, which I have about 100 of around my house that I have started and not finished. So at least this blogsite will save paper and condense my ponderings (is that a word) into one place, which will make my husband happy. And I will get to have a space of my own which will make ME happy.

In honor of the forthcoming Independence Day holiday, I am posting an Amy's Own original card from about 1984. I was a pre-teen and very sure of my art abilities. Have you ever received a homemade card for the 4th of July? Well, I haven't either; but my mom assures me that it really enhances the holiday, especially if your child is the artist behind the sentiment.