To fulfil my self obligation as a writer and an artist to communicate

Decided to devote today to bring my web sites up to date. Quite a job as I have a lot of them!

As a writer and artist it's a challenge to keep communication with the world 'out there' going. Sometimes I want to just head into my studio or travel out into the towns and countryside here in West Cork to sketch and paint. Not just for one day but for weeks on end in a kind of extended artist's retreat. There are times in the past when I've done just that but I've learned that a balance of art activity and communication is best.

My writing and artwork is not something to be kept in a darkened room, it's a form of communication. Sharing one way, my way of experiencing and seeing this world, my world, our world. My words and images - they don't even have to be liked or even appreciated. But perhaps something seen or read will stimulate and add a certain richness to someone's day. Or perhaps not, that's not my responsibility. All I need do is to turn up, to make the effort day after day.

So that's why I've put this time aside to update my web sites. To fulfil my obligation as a writer and an artist to communicate in what ever way possible.

Barry

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