By Jeff Dillon | January 18, 2025 | All Posts
After 14 years of painting in the corner of my bedroom, I can’t begin to describe just how grateful I am to finally have a space of my own, a space where creativity flows freely, where I can breathe deeply, and where every brushstroke feels a little more expansive. My art studio isn’t just a room, it’s a dream I’ve carried quietly for so many years, and standing here today, surrounded by light and space, it feels like I’ve stepped into a new chapter of my creative life.
This didn’t happen overnight. It took so much patience, persistence, and determination. There were countless late nights when I stayed up, brush in hand, determined to finish a piece even when I was exhausted. There were moments of doubt, of frustration, and of feeling stuck, but I kept showing up. And now, looking around this space, I’m reminded of something so simple, yet so profound: dreams really do come true when we keep showing up for them.
For years, I’ve imagined what it would feel like to have a studio where I could truly stretch out, experiment, and let the work evolve naturally. I envisioned a place where ideas could come and go like the changing light, and where I could follow inspiration without the constraints of space and time. Now, I finally have that place, and it feels every bit as magical as I hoped it would.
To each and every one of you who has supported me on this journey, whether you’ve visited a gallery, collected a painting, offered a kind word, or simply followed along from afar—thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support has made this possible. It’s a reminder that none of this happens in isolation. Art is a conversation, and you’ve been a vital part of that conversation for me.
This studio is more than just four walls. It’s a living, breathing space that holds the energy of every late-night sketch, every quiet moment of reflection, every burst of inspiration. It’s a place where I can step away from the outside world and immerse myself in the quiet, slow unfolding of the creative process. And now, I’m so excited to open this space to you, not just through the finished pieces, but through the stories, the sketches, the glimpses of what happens when paint meets canvas in its rawest form.
Here on Substack, I’ll be sharing more than just my art. I’ll be sharing the moments in between, the ones that often get overlooked. The flashes of inspiration, the messy beginnings, the quiet observations of nature that fuel my work. I’ll be inviting you into the process, into the journey, so we can connect not just through the finished paintings, but through the shared experience of creativity itself.
Thank you for being here, for reading, for caring, and for sharing this path with me. This is just the beginning of something new, and I can’t wait to see where it leads.
Never stop dreaming 💭
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