I had the chance to be an assistant ski instructor at a local resort this winter. It sounded like a good idea. Being outside in the fresh air. Getting a bit of physical activity. I didn’t think about getting up to the mountain in all kinds of weather. (Blizzards) Standing in the HR line with a bunch of sun bronzed young athletic people made me want to run for my art studio and close the door. But I mentally stood my ground and like most challenges in our lives, I came out the other end with a great experience.
It did take away from my time to create art. But it is good for an artist to get out of the studio and have new experiences. I met some amazing 6 year olds. I met one six year old that had Taylor Swift as a Nanny. It really impressed the other 6 year old riding up on the lift sitting on the other side of me. He leaned out and said, “Wow.” Six year old number one said she would sing him a song at night like Haters Got To Hate Hate Hate. I said that song would not help me to fall asleep. He said she whispers the song in his ear. Sounds like an up and coming fiction writer with a great imagination on the way. Look out world.
The six year olds couldn’t keep their skis uncrossed. Life inspires art. Have you had experiences that have inspired your life?