Well I made another trip around the sun. I'm up to 48 of them now. I am thankful for every one of them and hope for many more.
What's been up with SamG, you ask? I've been busy doing a few shows. Felt good to be out in public again for a bit. Now I'm totally happy being a recluse again for a while. I'm working and getting ready for the Art Fandango here in December. I'm hoping to have a lot of additions and changes to SamG Land by then. It's going to be a big time Dec. 8-9. Me and Lorri will be here along with our guest artists Eric Legge, Michelle Humphreys, Fawne Derosia, Claire Vohman, and Kristin Davis.
Speaking of SamG Land. I've been doing a lot of dreaming lately. I was approached about buying the 5 acres next to us. I've come up with an idea with several phases. The first phase would be a weekly artist market. I also want to host 2 big art shows per year there. The next phases involve building a pavilion and adding cabins for artists who want to come stay. It would also be an ongoing art installation beginning Day 1. I moved up here 5 1/2 years ago because a group of people had a vision of turning this area into an "Arts Mecca." Things happened, opinions differed, things were said etc... and the vision sort of dissipated and people went their separate ways. Any hard feelings that I may have had are long gone.
I still have that vision though. It's a vision that I've had for a long time. I want to build something. I want to be a tourist attraction. I want to show the world my vision and what I can do. I've been tucked up in the woods right here long enough. I watched the promotional video for the "Outsiders" show that was pitched a couple of years ago and I don't recognize that guy anymore. Back then I was cocky and arrogant, over confident, loud and proud, and the Ultimate Ladies Man. I was in ways larger than life, or at least I told everyone I was. I kinda miss that guy.
A lot of people get their inspiration and draw energy from different things. Many artist friends of mine turn to nature, music, religion, or childhood memories for example. I draw all of my energy from people. I need people in my life. I live off of attention. I don't get much tucked up here in my own little world. It is time to open that world up to more people.
So, at this point, I'm looking for either an entrepreneur or a dumbass, whichever comes first. Talk about your dreams... see if they come true....
Love to everyone of you
SamG
