My Big Win Over Anxiety

I was debating posting about this but I try to be as real as possible. For years Ivr had social anxiety and since before COVID at times it's debilitating. Since the end of lockdown, I haven't attended an event or show without my wife with me. She's like my security blanket which is great, but also a bit codependent. She couldn't go to the art show Friday night due to her work, so she insisted I go. I am.ksy had a panic attack before I left but I took a buspar and did my breathing and I got there ok. Only I had to park 2 blocks away. After lots of walking, I made it to the event and checked out some of the art around the Brick Art complex, got some cool stickers and talked to some amazing artists. It ended up being a lot of fun and I feel like this was a big accomplishment for me.

In the meantime I also have an art show at a gallery in Austin on June 13th. I'm nervous about that also but at least my family will be with me. But this is by far the biggest event I've been a part of in the art world. Hopefully I won't screw I up. I'll be selling an original painting and digital prints. I'm determined to get my art out there one way or another.