Call Myself an Artist

Somewhere between accountant and artist

Even though I majored in art and have been drawing and painting my whole life, I never thought of myself as an “artist.” Compared to the talented people I met at school, I felt I didn’t quite measure up. That’s part of the reason I ended up shifting my career into accounting, and luckily, it’s a great fit for me.

But recently, I started asking myself, what really feels true to me? Somewhere between being a professional accountant and an artist, I felt unsure where I truly belonged. (Of course, there’s also me as a wife and mom to my wonderful family.) Then I thought, “Why not both? I feel at home in both.” That made things a lot clearer, and I let go of the guilt about having “a foot in each world.” I’m an accountant by day, an artist by night. I want both to define who I am.

As a first step toward embracing this side of myself, I’ll be showcasing my work in a small art show with local artists next month. (Though I’ve participated in several exhibitions before, I never really saw myself as an “artist” then.) Now, I am stepping forward, and I’d love any support. I also want to thank my husband, who always stands by me, cheering me on to be true to myself.

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