It's been a long time since I have posted anything. I've been busy and pretty overwhelmed with life like most people. I think about blogging almost daily but never feel like there's much to say. I've been told I'm nihilistic but I don't think I'm quite to that level. I do believe we should try to live by standards and morals and though we fall short, we should still try. Honestly, I do struggle with the "What's the point?" attitude often. Painting, art, tattoos, yard work, exercise, whatever you do with your time. I was told by an older friend of mine who has a doctorate degree, is very very successful in business, and is always busy with hobbies, trips, etc., when he was accused of being a work-a-holic by some of his family, he replied, "I do the things I do because I enjoy it."
Most of the time I can stay in that frame of mind; I do the things I do because I enjoy it. I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment after cleaning up my back yard leaves, or signing a fresh painting, or wiping clean a new tattoo on a client. Life is what it is and I am where I'm at in my life. Instead of wondering about the unknown or wanting what I don't have, like extra time in the day, I need to try and enjoy the moment, as cliché as that sounds.
Anyway, I have to get to work... Hopefully this is the first of many blog posts to come in the near future.
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Jeff! I came in to meet you years ago and briefly connected. I understand I was walk in dude from somewhere. What I wanted You to Understand is Stand in the Same Boat! The Fact TOOL effects us in a similar way! The fact I have No wish to Open a Shop and deal with Ants pacing the Earth wanting Cool Art! You and I have a Skill most wish they could learn! We have it Naturally! The cool part is you have a Family to Focus on also! People that will reverse the Stages in Life! Your Girls will Help You Grow Old and Move on to the Next Process! You Began as I did! But You Exploded in Such a Respectful and Deep Approach to the Most Trendy Art Form! :) And I mean that in a good Way! Thanks for Being here on Earth Jeff! You make me feel I need to expand! Hi5 to That! ---TrevorParr
Doesn't sound cliche at all.
You have given the world pieces of art to cherish for an eternity.
You have inspired others to strive towards perfection and to take tattooing to a level beyond words.
You are a humble person who's talent would allow the ultimate of narcissism but it hasn't.
Enjoy every moment of your life whether it be creating forever memories or even the simplest of tasks. Life is very short and you've done so much so far that you should be very proud.
:)
Most people don´t know what to with their free-time at all... i often read things like "naaahhh.... it´s so fucking boring. Nothing to do at all!" I mean, what´s the point? Like you said, be thankful for your restless mind and your will to do things. I know your situation quite well. Once i complained about the fact, that i have no free time a day but i realized, that i´m blessed to be motivated enough to make something happen in life. You do not wait until something "get´s better" or so because you make it better every day, every hour... To create things or get some neccessary work done without complaints just because it´s the thing you enjoy to do than do it. Everyone who understands who you are and what´s your personality or call it your `mission` will understand it... ;)
Carry on!!! ;)
Best regards, Paul
PS: I´m a big fan of your works. Great! Nuff said! \m/
Hey Jeff, this post makes you seem very human & relatable. I think that it is a feeling we all share at one time or another. Keep on doing what you love & reap the rewards from knowing your contributions are appreciated & your fans are happy when you do get the time to share.
:)
Bernadette from MA
Ok, so I am a little behind this post. I just started a blog so didn't even know about blogs much to be honest. Anyway... if this makes a difference at all.
Of course you will have the "What's the point" attitude. Most artists I know do. Be happy you had the opportunity to do what you love and not only that but succeeded in it. Even if you do get burnt out, you know in the end that you wouldn't want to do anything else. I am sure you would rather be burnt out on that than anything else. Your talent has not gone to waste while you spend your life searching for what you want to do..
So you might have heard all that before, but I haven't seen it said here so there it is. Hope it helps.
Ivy
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"What's the point?" "The point" can be found in many things. One of these minuscule diversions could be the part where one discusses the elegant transition of a finger wave and it's relationship to to the entirety of aesthetic values, it's application to infinite philosophical questions and the struggle one must endure to visualize endless, mind reeling, repetitive movement. On the other hand, it does get a little lonely. Therein lies "the point" I suppose....to express such a thing and to have others see the abyss of beauty.
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