Tiffany Arp-Daleo Artwork

Abstract Paintings, Mixed Media, Photography

Crossroads

24′ x 36″ Mixed media on canvas

Crossroads.

cross·roads/ˈkrôsˌrōdz/ nounnoun: crossroads; plural noun: crossroads

  1. an intersection of two or more roads.
    • a point at which a crucial decision must be made that will have far-reaching consequences.

I hinted in an earlier post that I am making some big changes in my life. Curious? I quit my day job!! I’ve been working there as a Program Manager for nine years. Ugh. It really feels like the right time to make the jump. I don’t have another job lined up. But with the support of my wonderful husband, and some time to clear my head and focus on my art business, I am ready to take my art business to the next level!

“And suddenly you know: It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.”

Meister Eckhart

I am trusting fate, and listening to my heart. I have so many thoughts and ideas and things to research, my head is spinning, in a good way! Have you ever made a drastic career move without a back up plan? I would love to hear your success story!

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22 responses to “Crossroads”

  1. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    Congratulations!!! Isn’t it funny how the heart full of adventures and extraordinary passion waits for awhile, then says, “Let’s just do this!!!” So happy that you’re taking a leap of faith! Can’t wait to see more of your art!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much for your encouragement, Jessica! It’s been a long time coming, trusting my heart and noticing the omens, super exciting times!

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      1. Jessica Avatar
        Jessica

        Yay!!! Sometimes it’s a bit scary to trust your wings– love when the heart leads. Can’t go wrong with that!! Holler if you get a shop or start selling your work, I’d love to look and see what you have. Just what I’ve seen so far has such a great energy.

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  2. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
    The Eclectic Contrarian

    It’s country, it’s urban, it could be a topographical view of fields or city roads. It’s musical! It has a bit of blues, jazz, country and rock!

    I like it!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you, John, it is multi-faceted, just like me!

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      1. The Eclectic Contrarian Avatar
        The Eclectic Contrarian

        Most definitely!

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  3. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    We packed everything up and moved to Spain several years ago. The idea was to stay a year. We ended up staying four years. Sometimes you have to make the jump so you can spend the time needed to do marketing, contacting galleries and getting yourself out there. It’s hard work, and doubly hard if you have a day job.

    I like the cubist feel to your Crossroads painting. You might want to look up the different versions of the song “Crossroads” or “Cross Roads Blues” from Robert Johnson, 1936 to Cream, 1968.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      How inspiring Tim! I know that this change will lead me to new adventures and I am open to all of them! It’s liberating and so exciting to be able to focus on MY work for a change, I’ve always been a dedicated and hard worker, I can’t wait to see what I can do! Thanks for your support!

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        Timothy Price

        Dedication, hard work and the ability to deal with a lot of frustrations. will get you a long way in the art world. Especially the ability to deal with frustrations — but than that’s probably one of the main traits of a lot of successful people. I have friends who are full-time artists and I do not envy the amount of work they have to put in to staying in and on top of the art world. I admire your willingness to get out there and do it. I think you will be a smashing success.

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  4. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
    Felipe Adan Lerma

    It’s a wonderful, scary, exhilarating, rush into the unknown – even when you try and tip-toe 😊

    With your hubby by your side, you’ve got half the battle.

    Give yourself a little time, push a little, pause, rush when you see a clearing in the path, and let us know how it’ll go, Tiffany! With your work, I bet you’ve got a great chance 💕

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    1. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar
      Felipe Adan Lerma

      Ps – your pic, Crosswords, feels like a train stop on steroids! Full of possibilities, cautions, and “go” signals! Perfect! 😊

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    2. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much for the encouragement Adan, you are right, my husband is my biggest supporter and fan! I learned long ago that life is short, we have to do everything we can, while we can, to make our souls happy!

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  5. anthonygrootelaar Avatar
    anthonygrootelaar

    “If you do follow your bliss you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living. Follow your bliss and don’t be afraid, and doors will open where you didn’t know they were going to be.” Joseph Campbell

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you, Anthony, I actually considered using this very quote for my post, perfect!

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      1. anthonygrootelaar Avatar
        anthonygrootelaar

        “When the Soul wants to experience something she throws out an image in front of her and then steps into it.”
        ― Meister Eckhart
        My favorite Eckhart quote

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        1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
          tiffanyarpdaleo

          Yes, my new favorite quote, so perfect!

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  6. Crafts Inspire Me Avatar
    Crafts Inspire Me

    Congrats! Follow your passion! Best of Luck!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you so much, exciting times!

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  7. Pandemedium Avatar
    Pandemedium

    The middle really sucks me in… love this 🤩

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      It’s a little different for me, there is lots of texture and depth, I really like it too, thank you!

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  8. Phil Avatar
    Phil

    Fabulous piece, Tiffany & congratulations on your crossroads decision! I’m sure you’ll do very well making your art business bigger/better than ever 🙂

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar
      tiffanyarpdaleo

      Thank you Phil! I’m excited to focus ALL of my energy on my art, ready for some hard work!

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