Thanks for this. This has really resonated with me. It made sense now reading this. I have a parallel. Reading this article about Dylan makes it clear to me that I too had a calling. I just wanted to make my own way of life. Needed to get-out from the place I was. At 16 I left home and went on my own. I just wanted to pursue my own career dreams. Moved 1500 miles away, put myself through college got my degree Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and never looked back. Have had a studio with 30 and now I’m down to 2-3 on any given day. I’m a creative soul. Always have been always will be. I’m still doing what I set out to do in my chosen profession. I’m not done yet. Just turned 66.
This writing of yours has only solidified in my mind that I did the right thing. It’s not always easy for a woman who is so independent and capable of pushing herself through. I learned that the double standard is alive and well. I never let it stand in my way. I never ever let it get the best of me either. People tell me that I am like a man that way. I don’t feel that way. I’m doing what I want and it’s my life.
I could go on .. but reading what you wrote, I am certain that what drives artists is their passion and desire to create at all costs.
Thanks for this. This has really resonated with me. It made sense now reading this. I have a parallel. Reading this article about Dylan makes it clear to me that I too had a calling. I just wanted to make my own way of life. Needed to get-out from the place I was. At 16 I left home and went on my own. I just wanted to pursue my own career dreams. Moved 1500 miles away, put myself through college got my degree Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and never looked back. Have had a studio with 30 and now I’m down to 2-3 on any given day. I’m a creative soul. Always have been always will be. I’m still doing what I set out to do in my chosen profession. I’m not done yet. Just turned 66.
This writing of yours has only solidified in my mind that I did the right thing. It’s not always easy for a woman who is so independent and capable of pushing herself through. I learned that the double standard is alive and well. I never let it stand in my way. I never ever let it get the best of me either. People tell me that I am like a man that way. I don’t feel that way. I’m doing what I want and it’s my life.
I could go on .. but reading what you wrote, I am certain that what drives artists is their passion and desire to create at all costs.
Thanks. Thought-provoking. You’ve set yourself a challenging task. I’m looking forward to following the series.
Gerald Smith, DYLAN BOOKS