I invite you to take a look at my digital art galary that contains a collection of over 30 artworks that I have created over the last four months. As some of you know, the month of July is World Watercolour Mont... and of course I participated!
But my current life make-over started a few years ago already, when I reached a stage in my career where I didn't feel the joy anymore in what I was doing every day. I cannot begin to tell you how many times in my 30 odd year hairdressing career I wanted to leave it all behind, but it was both my saving grace financially, as well as the limitation to achieving my bigger dreams.
Up until now all I had time for, was my hairdressing career. But ever since I started on the journey of my own business last year, I realised that the time has arrived in my life to develop and explore the things that I have always had to put on the "to do list" of my life. I guess it is something that comes with reaching the age I have, when all I did before now, was trying to make a living, buy a home and try to be the best at what I believed myself to be.
I read somewhere (I think it was in Conversations with God by Neal Donald Walsch) that ideally an 8 hour working day should be devided in 4 hours of dedicated work to earn a living, 2 hours of focusing on a hobby, and 2 hours of engaging in activities like garden work, or community service. And should you structure your day around this principal, it would lead to a reduced stress level, and a higher productive and happy individual. Now that I work for myself I can put this principle into practice and I can testify to its effectiveness!
As you know working for an employer has its positive points, but one of the negatives is that you are a slave to their demands. You work their hours, do what they tell you to do and in my case a lot of my personal income and time was redirected back into my career, leaving me gridlocked in all things hairdressing, in stead of having any time or resources to persue my love for art.
"Beautiful blooms" Day 11 WWCM
It wasn't until I took a leap of faith last year that I started to enjoy my hairdressing career in a whole new way... by creating the lifestyle that I dreamed about... One that allows me to be sustainable in my hairdressing and finances, but also one that allows me time to explore and develop my art, as well as my interest in psychology. Working for yourself has the percs of setting up your day to day schedule to include the activities that otherwise would be neglected.
"Primary colours " Day 3 WWCM
Albeit it is more stressful to be self employed, because clients does not always cooperate and support my vision the way that I had hoped. It remains rewarding, because I can do so much more with my time. Letting go of any expectations from clients has served as a learning curve that only strengthened my resolve to make my goals and dreams become a reality. And according to the law of attraction, life has no other way of manifesting, other than offering me the opportunities to make my dreams come true, because it is my deepest desire. My choices and daily actions help to shape and create my reality.
"Simple things" Day 6 WWCM
"Flying things" Day 8 WWCM
So, my goal with my art besides getting better at it? It would be nice to sell my art, and w
I'll get to that, but above and beyond being an artist, I want my art to touch hearts and enlighten souls... this is where my art skills can help others through my art therapy program that I am busy developing. As I continue my studies in the field of psycology and art therapy, it is my intention to grow in my skills to become a certified art therapist with a logotherapeutic approach. This is my true-north in my current journey as an artist and counsellor.
"Shades of blue" Day 5 WWCM
"Climbing mountains " Day 9 WWCM
I am planning to start a greeting card series soon, and you will be able to purchase these greeting cards at my salon for your perusal. This way my art can be supported and the sales from these greeting cards will help me to purchase more art supplies I need in order to keep developing and growing in my craft.
"Light & luminous" Day 10 WWCM
"Forest animals" Day 12 WWCM
So, if you like what I am doing in my personal development, and would like to support me in my art endeavours, please feel free to become a patron by giving any donation towards purchasing art supplies, or sponsoring me to enroll in workshops with art teachers here and on-line.
"Fast and loose" Day 13 WWCM
"Sweet treats" Day 14 WWCM
You can support me with a money donation, or by purchasing a gift voucher from Jimnettes (if you live in Pretoria), or you can look at my wish list on Amazon.com or Art Saver.co.za
As you might know, art supplies are very expensive and the best way to develop any skill is by practicing. So a gift voucher from Art Saver will go a long way towards achieving this goal. If you feel inclined to support me in this way, you can do so by visiting Art Saver and purchasing a gift card on their website. You can find them here:
Gift voucher
I also have a wish list on Amazon, simply use this link to have a look at my wish list, and if Amazon is your thing, feel free to support me there!
Amazon wish list
"On the beach" Day 15 WWCM
"Casting shadows" Day 16 WWCM
"City life" Day 17 WWCM
"Rainy days" Day 19 WWCM
"Glorious golds" Day 21 WWCM
"Farm life" Day 25 WWCM
In the meantime if you like any of the art I created recently, I would be honoured if you would make an offer to purchase it! Just send me a WhatsApp message and tell me which art piece you would like to claim, and what you are willing to donate financially for it. I would be so grateful for any support! You can do an EFT for me, or bring me cash with your next hair appointment. I will hand your work of art over to you then! I am looking forward to sharing more about my art in another blog. So watch this space.
"Wet and dry" Day 20 WWCM
"Monochromatic mood" Day 24 WWCM
"Under the sea" Day 22 WWCM
"Splashing around" Day 26 WWCM
"Exotic location" Day 30 WWCM
"In the jungle" Day 18 WWCM
On another note, I have retail options at the salon again, and will focus my retail sakes in the OI range of Davines that is for all hair types. Currently there is the "buy a shampoo and conditioner " deal that spoils you with a free Circle Chronicle treatment valued at R135 as a gift. So make your appointment today and come spoil your tresses with all this fabulous goodies at the salon.
I am looking forward to seeing you this month at the salon!
Stay blessed!
Gideon Busquèt-Craucamp
Master stylist
Creative Coach
Counsellor
Artist
By appointment only!
☎️0794965407
