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  • matski10

    40, Newcastle, England.

    I started as a graphic designer, moved to London after graduating and worked at a few design agencies for 13 years. I got to my limit working as a designer, was very bored, disillusioned with clients etc, so decided to do what I really love, which is painting. Now I am a full time artist.

    I sold my flat in London, brought a house by the sea, from where I now paint. I'm about to launch my new career as an artist as I've been busy putting a big collection of works together. I wouldn't have been able to do this but for the fact I am alone, no kids or dependents.

    I can relate to many here about being alone, but for me, this is because I have an acute speech impediment (stutter), so communicating verbally for me is very difficult. Not being able to talk, has without doubt held me back, not only in my career as a designer, but also life in general. Its very frustrating, but you adjust and adapt. I've come to terms with being alone, it doesn't bother me, and I enjoy a simpler way of life.

    My health is good, and I've found as long as I do three things everything is ok with the world:

    • Keep things in perspective
    • Keep things in context
    • Accept life isn't fair

    I think accepting life isn't fair is really important. When you come to terms and actually accept life is not fair, it helps to move on. I wouldn't necessarily say I'm happy now, but I am definitely more happy now than I was living and working in London.

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    • I have a stammer and issues communicating. I share your frustrations. Fantastic life though. Love to see your art works.mugwart
    • Re: last paragraph - London's the worst place in the world for a sense of fairness, esp these days. Would love to move to Toon, but foreign partner isn't keendetritus
    • NIce man, i want to get back to painting too.i_was
    • Good luck with the painting Matski!nylon
    • Good on you mate. I have no speech impediment and struggle to communicate. Good luck to you.BusterBoy
    • "When you come to terms and actually accept life is not fair, it helps to move on." - The Man has his foot on your throat and you're okay with it.robthelad
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