Time For Reflections

Happy Holidays from Spyryt Fyre Studios!

For some reason I had imagined this holiday season as a bit less stressful. While I didn't get everything I wanted done from my last blog post, I did complete my commission pieces (of course), and I've been working on getting the last pieces to my Year of the Pig project complete (will be either the next post or the one after). I am also working on getting an artwork ready for a silent auction to
help support Equine Empowerment Inc. (see the picture below).

(One of the two commissions completed)

Speaking of Equine Empowerment Inc. starting next year, I will be making artworks bi-monthly where 100% of the proceeds will go to the non-profit to help fund their programs. Also, starting in the new year, 20% on any equine-related/themed commissions/artworks will also be donated to the programs of Equine Empowerment Inc. Please, look them up on Facebook, especially if you live in the Midwest!

(Equine Empowerment Inc. poster.)

The Spirit of Giving has been strong this year, but in the month of December, it always flourishes. I was fortunate to be able to participate in two Secret Santas this year. The idea that strangers/acquaintances do their best to find gifts for each other never ceases to awe me-especially with how much thought and care is dedicated to the task. There are still some gifts that need to be passed out in January (and possibly even later-depending on when I see people).

(Model Horse Blab Secret Santa gifts)

With the end of the year in sight, I find myself looking back on it, and while there were some definite downs, I must see this has been the best year I've had in a long time. My creativity has returned, I am producing art again, I am blessed in knowing some amazing people who have allowed me to pursue the opportunities I thought were far from my reach and who push me to better myself without making me feel inferior and I am privileged to be going into the new year with all of these people and things.
We've got at least one more blog post before the new year rings in though!

Til the next time!