Would’ve could’ve should’ve….. Sometimes we are very good at helping other people, supporting them, offering words of encouragement. It’s easy telling others what they should or shouldn’t do but to take some of that advise for yourself………not always easy. So recently I was drawn into this lovely gallery and met the most engaging woman. She spoke so passionately about what she was wanting to build in the space and how she wants to work with local artists and then all I could hear was my daughter’s voice in my head ….. say something mum, you’ve got art, you’re a local artist…..speak up…..so I did. I took a breath, was totally honest and for the first time in ages, I was brave! 

I dropped off my paintings to the gallery today and we discussed how and when they will be exhibited. I couldn’t be more excited. Listen to the little voice in your head (even if it sounds like your daughter). Be brave, speak up, what’s the worst that could happen…..

Message from my daughter when I told her – “Look what happens when you be brave and reach out to people! Nice work mum! There are people out there who want what you have to offer. Just got to find them.”