Hi Blog,
I know it has been some time since I last wrote and I said I was going to write about my recent health stuff…I had a life changing experience when I went to the doctor and found out my prostate PSA number was better and I probably did NOT have cancer. I could always develop prostate cancer as I am at risk with a family history of cancer and other age and health issues, but for now I am okay. This, combined with a horrendous year in one of my schools…the kids’ behavior – across the board – has been awful and for the first time in all the time I’ve worked with kids (over 20 years) I’ve hated going to school. I made the difficult decision to leave that school and look for another art-teaching position elsewhere. I had an interview yesterday and hope like hell I get the job as I would be the school’s first “official” art teacher and I know in my heart I could do a wonderful job for the kids.
Anyway, these things have made me re-evaluate what I do as an artist and why I do it. To that end, I’ve decided that I probably won’t be on SG much anymore and as the weather gets better and I’m able to get outside and paint (as well as work from a live model in a local drawing club), I won’t be online much through the spring and summer either. Don’t get me wrong, I love all the people I’ve met here and enjoy doing the portrait drawings, but my creative spirit is pulling me away to a different place. I know I’ve promised pieces of art to a few people and will try to fulfill those obligations as I can, but it will be awhile, I sincerely apologize.
I’ve faced death several times throughout my time on this earth and I’ve learned that one grows from each experience in different ways…we learn and change. I’ve learned from SG that it doesn’t matter what one looks like – the body mods and ink are just forms of self-expression, much like what I do with a pencil and brush – here at SG there is a place for EVERYONE to take part in life’s...

Hi Blog,
I know it has been some time since I last wrote and I said I was going to write about my recent health stuff…I had a life changing experience when I went to the doctor and found out my prostate PSA number was better and I probably did NOT have cancer. I could always develop prostate cancer as I am at risk with a family history of cancer and other age and health issues, but for now I am okay. This, combined with a horrendous year in one of my schools…the kids’ behavior – across the board – has been awful and for the first time in all the time I’ve worked with kids (over 20 years) I’ve hated going to school. I made the difficult decision to leave that school and look for another art-teaching position elsewhere. I had an interview yesterday and hope like hell I get the job as I would be the school’s first “official” art teacher and I know in my heart I could do a wonderful job for the kids.
Anyway, these things have made me re-evaluate what I do as an artist and why I do it. To that end, I’ve decided that I probably won’t be on SG much anymore and as the weather gets better and I’m able to get outside and paint (as well as work from a live model in a local drawing club), I won’t be online much through the spring and summer either. Don’t get me wrong, I love all the people I’ve met here and enjoy doing the portrait drawings, but my creative spirit is pulling me away to a different place. I know I’ve promised pieces of art to a few people and will try to fulfill those obligations as I can, but it will be awhile, I sincerely apologize.
I’ve faced death several times throughout my time on this earth and I’ve learned that one grows from each experience in different ways…we learn and change. I’ve learned from SG that it doesn’t matter what one looks like – the body mods and ink are just forms of self-expression, much like what I do with a pencil and brush – here at SG there is a place for EVERYONE to take part in life’s riches and beauty. I see talent and beauty in everyone here…and so much potential, too!
So, I bid you Auf Wiedersehen und viel gluck (much luck) …I leave you for now with this acrylic painting (that I’ve been trying to finish for months!) of Amarena. I love this shot (for obvious reasons!) and hope she enjoys the painting.
Take care, stay safe and have fun!
Love and Sweet Blessings!
Bruce Lee (aka Witchartist)

Here's to you Miss A