Life is Change
Out of the darkness 12x18
Out of the darkness 12x18
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It's been awhile since my last newsletter.
Todays newsletter is of a personal nature. Many of my subscribers are
friends and family, as well as interested collectors. I debated whether
to share this, but here it is.
Aristotle said, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom"
All my life I've been an explorer. Twenty-some years ago I spent 4
years exploring this country in an RV full time, before cell phones or
the internet. To this day, I require a 4 wheel drive vehicle to explore
wild and remote places. My curiosity and lust for life remains strong.
I constantly explore new ways of painting, conducting endless
experiments to learn more and grow as an artist. Being an artist my
whole life has taught me a lot about who I am, which is always evolving.
Artists are sensitive to their own lives, their environment and the
people around them. This can be hard in an increasingly abrasive world.
The best we can do is to choose what we focus on, and interact as much
as possible with people who value many of the same things in life. I am
grateful for my collectors, fellow artists, friends and family.
Each of us grows in one direction or another throughout our lives. Some
do it consciously, but for most it just happens as a reaction to
stimuli and experience. Whichever the case, the only constant is change.
Sara and I have each changed over the course of our 20 years together.
We each have our own vision for what we want and need out of life, and
today we find ourselves on diverging paths. This doesn't make either of
us wrong or bad, just different people with different needs.
So...we have mutually agreed to set each other free to pursue our own
lives as each of us sees fit. Our divorce is an amicable one, and we
remain good friends with a deep respect for each other. We sold our
house and I have moved into a small mobile home which I have gutted and
completely remodeled. Sara is moving to Ohio to be close to her family
for the time being.
Our beloved little girl Koya will be going with Sara. It breaks my
heart to give her up, but like most children it is often best for them
to remain with their loving mother, and I feel Sara and Koya should
stay together. I will miss them both deeply.
This is why there will be no more 'Koya Klips' in the newsletter.
Back to business
On a brighter note, I'd like to let everyone know that I had a great
showing once again at the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art a couple of
weeks ago. My studio piece sold within minutes of the opening, and my
quick-draw went for a good price at the auction as well.
I am taking several brand new smaller works up to the Kolb studio next
week to replenish my wall, so if you're able to get to the south rim,
please stop in and have a look. This show is full of talented artists,
and it continues to get better each year. I am honored to be a part of
it and a big thank you to the Park and the GCA staff who does a
remarkable job of putting on this show. It runs until early January, so
you still have time to see it.
Next up, I'll be at the Zion plein air event November 5 - 11. Hope to
see you there, and if not, then come see me anytime at my Jerome
Studio!
Until next time, take care of yourself.
Cody
GCA2018
My wall opening night at the Celebration of Art last month.
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