Hello all my fine and fabulous readers!

Once again I am embarking on an adventure of writing, reflecting, discussing, and general ramblings of various aspects of my life, mainly those that relate to my art and my studio; The Iron Phoenix.

This is not the first blog I have started. Or even the 2nd... or 4th... *ahem*

I am a terrible 'journal keeper' as it were... I don't write journals or blogs in general. I don't even keep a sketch book with drawings or notes on my art (I know, bad artist! Bad!), though it is on my to-do list to be worked on at some undefined later date....

At any rate! Though I am terrible at keeping things such as this updated... I've been feeling more and more driven to create my own blog and actually WRITE in it. There's a lot of things that go on in my life, particularly revolving around my shop, that I've wanted to share or discuss, but I lack someone to do that with. Or rather... I find I want to share my general musing about my work and things I learn, but because they generally don't have a specific focus, other then to express my thoughts, I find it awkward just bringing it up to people in random conversation.

There is an pleasant sense of anonymity in writing on a blog. Much like jotting down your thought in your journal or diary, or throwing out a quick doodle in a sketch book. I don't have to worry about feeling awkward or uncomfortable, or wondering "Would this person even be interesting in listening to me?"

Of course, nothing on the internet is truly anonymous. ESPECIALLY when it's in a blog. But, that brings me back to the afore mentioned desire to share my thoughts. Here I can throw out my various ideas, opinions, thoughts, feelings, and desires, and so so in a medium that people can read and give their feed back, or keep up to date on current events, or find inspiration/kinship in what I have to say.

Provided I remember to update! Hah!

That I think will be my greatest challenge. Remembering to get on here and spend time writing! Blogs are all well and good, but they certainly aren't any fun if you don't do anything with it.

This blog is going to focus mainly on my art and my studio; The Iron Phoenix. I will share images of my work, links to various places of interest, musing on designs, ideas and the crafting of sculpture, and the struggles of being an artist going into business for the first time. I will also write about my life, my experiences, my family, and how this may or may not relate to my art in some way.

So if this piques your interest, keep reading!

Perhaps you will find something of interest here.