A Place I can Call my Own; A Start of a New Journey.

So here I am, my new website launched, and I admit I am somewhat nervous.

After all, there’s not a whole lot of website to peruse, now is there?  One blog post as of this writing, and one image in a gallery.  I’ve been on the internet in one form or another for almost twenty five years.  There’s more of my art on my Tumblr and Facebook pages, and I’ve had a better presence on Twitter.  So, why a website, with its costs and effort?  Why so little content, and will any of the older stuff make its way over here?

First: why a website?  Because I wanted a place on the web that is truly mine.  Most social media sites these days are like huge mega-malls, with advertising and more popular people crowding out one’s posts.  Algorithms serve as gatekeepers, sometimes keeping people who follow you from seeing your posts, and sometimes pairing your material with things that may be the polar opposite of your morals and ethics, simply because its more profitable to do so.  But here, there are no algorithms, no dodgy ads, no likes or faves or trends to chase in desperation.  This site is a place I can call my own, with rules I set.  That affords me a tremendous amount of freedom, and removes a tremendous amount of stress.

As for why so little content (for now)?  Because I feel that a new website like this should be a new beginning.  Much of what I’ve done before, came from a skill level and a mindset that has since changed.  There’s little that I regret, but I find it’s not very useful to look back on where I’ve been, at least right now.

It’s that freedom to roam that having my own website affords me.  I want to explore new concepts, new techniques, new projects.  I am curious to see where this exploration will lead.  I hope you’ll be curious with me.