Why Change Is Important
If you see change, this is why!
Hello, everyone. I hope all is well and life is full of spontaneity and excitement. I have been working hard while dealing with a cold or bug. I’m trying not to let it get in the way of completing my tasks, but we all know that sometimes rest is necessary. If you don’t see a post on social media, I’m still working hard to meet my goals and obligations in my art and personal life. Thank you all for your support in my artistic journey.
I am very excited about being selected for a few magazines this month, and I will post more surprises when I receive confirmation. I am happy that my work is being shared and bringing joy to all who appreciate what I paint and why. I often get asked about my process from start to finish. I surrender entirely to my work and allow my artistic journey to give me full access to all my intuitions, even if they appear a little on the weirder side. I wouldn’t even call it strange; it’s just me and how I operate.
Embracing this aspect of my artistry has been a journey in itself. I used to believe that my dynamic process was not the norm for an artist. However, I’ve come to accept and even celebrate it, which has led to some of my best work. I’ve learned that we are all unique, and there’s no need to conform to a system that dictates how things should be. I hope this journey of self-acceptance can inspire others to embrace their uniqueness.
Let’s face it: it takes patience to understand an artist you find exciting and maybe strange. Where does it take you? Are you inclined to hang in there to see the uncertainty? Maybe, maybe not. You might think that my complete trajectory, which refers to my entire artistic journey from conception to completion, flies out the window and comes back with another identity, is strange. Still, I am sure my followers get that by now about me and expect that it is just Gio.
My artistic process is as unique as my art itself. It is a dynamic journey that can change daily, but the essence remains the same. It begins with a surge of energy from my mind, creating a safe, distraction-free space. I don’t start with paper or pencils, but with my brain organizing and drawing the images I want to see in full colour: a quick sketch or a journey spanning days or years. The process constantly evolves in my mind, and then I bring it to life with oil on my chosen board, layer by layer, until it becomes a complete piece of art.
In my mind, there is always room for interpretation, especially true if I choose a colour and it feels right, and I can do this for days, but then I walk into my studio, and my intuition says, ‘Nope, it’s not right.’ I have to listen to my intuition and speak the language of the mood, which refers to the emotional atmosphere or feeling I want to convey in my art. It can appear strange to others and a waste of time, but is it? Or is this so much more of the artist who we get to know as her works evolve and show a personality on a canvas we might not see in person or speak to?
A side of me that one knows, and if you have purchased and invested in my works, this is apparent in them. My work speaks a universal language that only the viewer can identify with and embrace as their connection in a small way. Why waste time not being who I am? I have embraced my unique process as a true calling for myself. My intuition guides me to share my stories through my art—they always have—and I am now catching up to understand why. Time is the only thing that can prevent us from doing anything that could change our trajectory. So, I choose to stay true to my intuition and continue to share my unique artistic journey with you all.
Life’s journey,
– Gio