For a while now I’ve been considering a change in surroundings. I wasn’t sure where I would end up, when or how. I assumed I’d end up heading north considering I love the mountains and snowy winters. I imagined painting, backpacking and trail running on the Long Trail or Appalachian Trail in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine and exploring the New England coast. This August however, I went the opposite direction when my girlfriend was offered a teaching position in eastern North Carolina and I decided to go with her. Having visited the south multiple times (Asheville, OBX, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and the AT from Georgia through PA) I am looking forward to the warm climate that allows me to be outdoors on weekends year-round and exploring a different environment through my art.
As much as I feel like I need a change I still feel a bit hesitant to leave certain things behind, most of all family. I have 7 nieces and nephews and I know Skype and phone conversations just won’t be an adequate substitute for showing up and playing in person, but it’ll have to do for now. I’m thankful that family is supportive in my move and I’m sure the expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder” will make Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter even more enjoyable for me. I will still work on paintings inspired by the Philadelphia, PA region since I have several works in progress but I will shift focus to find new inspiration along the North Carolina coast as well as offering my pet portrait services everywhere in between. Of course I will also miss the trails I am familiar with in PA but there is something really exciting about finding new places to run. I hope my friends and family are aware that I'll miss them, but find comfort knowing I will be on somewhat of an adventure in the south and I will be back to visit sometime soon. I wish everyone best of luck in everything life decides to throw their way.
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As much as I feel like I need a change I still feel a bit hesitant to leave certain things behind, most of all family. I have 7 nieces and nephews and I know Skype and phone conversations just won’t be an adequate substitute for showing up and playing in person, but it’ll have to do for now. I’m thankful that family is supportive in my move and I’m sure the expression “absence makes the heart grow fonder” will make Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter even more enjoyable for me. I will still work on paintings inspired by the Philadelphia, PA region since I have several works in progress but I will shift focus to find new inspiration along the North Carolina coast as well as offering my pet portrait services everywhere in between. Of course I will also miss the trails I am familiar with in PA but there is something really exciting about finding new places to run. I hope my friends and family are aware that I'll miss them, but find comfort knowing I will be on somewhat of an adventure in the south and I will be back to visit sometime soon. I wish everyone best of luck in everything life decides to throw their way.
If you haven't joined my mailing list yet, now may be a good time to sign up since I'll be better about sending out Newsletters to keep people updated. Just click on my Contact page and fill out the form to receive occasional updates.
Painting I did for my nieces who love the Smurfs. He's waving and saying "be good for mom and dad, I'll see you over the holidays." It's the only painting I ever signed "Uncle Chuck"
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