Note: I posted a couple of photos of my studio in my May 26 post if you're interested.
I could just retire if I wanted to. I don't have much of a nest-egg, but I have enough to live comfortably. Granted, I don't want or need much, and my expenses are extremely low. BUT what would I do with myself all day? I love my gardens and reading and taking long walks with my dog and visiting with my family members, but for me that's not enough -- I LOVE my work. I'm not a socializer at all, either. Including my work, I have a full life. So I intend to work right up until I'm not able to anymore -- or until, oh my!, no one wants my artwork anymore.
I do feel, though, that my works are unique enough and in these days of a plethora of "art" that has never been touched by a human hand, they will always appeal to those who appreciate the work of someone who still does artwork by hand. Plus, I have many regular collectors of my works, and I think those and other similar-minded people will always want what I produce.
So, to me, there are numerous reasons why I will continue to work until I no longer can, but I think that time is most likely in the relatively distant future (considering my age, my "distant future" is shorter than the average younger person's).
