Dbee Robinson Artist - The Fat Struggling Menopausal Artist

Interviews... eek! Currently trying to make my way in life as an artist. Its not easy. Today was particularly bad, as a customer who requested a commission has changed her mind. So for the first time since my return, I was considering returning to 'normal' employment. Sadly 8 years ago I had to give up being a Quality and Environmental engineer to move to Malaysia for my Husbands career. Returning to the UK 3 years ago we decided to continue the art career I started in Malaysia and not return to the rat race as I had been out of the loop perhaps a little too long. So today we were discussing my retuning to the workplace and I mentioned that I haven't been to an interview in years.... and recalled the weirdest one. It was for a global auditing company we all will know, but I won't mention the name. During the interview they asked me to draw how I see myself on a white board..... weird I thought but not one to shy away from a challenge........I drew a wooden ch...

So I continue to diet, exercise, paint and prepare for my upcoming exhibitions in March and May as well as my first Craft Market event in February. This painting is watercolour on rice paper titled 'Peaceful Poppies'. Whilst I do enjoy sharing my paintings etc. I do feel a little vulnerable and exposed. I have also updated my SAA profile and must add some more paintings to the gallery. click here to view. Again putting my heart and soul on show for all to comment on. Got to be brave when you are an artist..... I still find it hard calling myself that, but after selling paintings and doing commission work for strangers, I think I have the right to call myself that.... but it is still weird. I do have something fun to look forward to this week other than the thought of scary comments on my new profile page. A Burns Night of Dancing, Haggis and Whisky. Sadly I only like one of this things but I am sure it will be fun and its always a good excuse to dress up. Something I mu...