Back at It

AVM Hawkins | Private Studio in Houston, Texas.

Post baby, mommy artist reporting for duty!

It feels so good to create and get fully immersed again in my new creative rhythm. It has definitely been challenging to make time, because I LOVE (LOVE, LOVE) dedicating all of my time, energy, and attention to my little guy, (newborn son) Harrison. As obsessed as I am with art, it pales in comparison to my obsession with my little Harry. OMG. Like Seriously. I can’t (and will never get enough) of this time with him.

Being a new mom has deeply inspired so many ideas in my head + pent up creative energy in my body, just waiting to be released. I am so very excited in whom I am becoming, and stepping forward into being.

To say I’m inspired, would be a HUGE understatement. I am filled with so much gratitude to be an artist, and it’s time to get to work.

AVM Hawkins working on new artwork at her private studio in Houston. Artwork within the picture is a work in progress of her new ongoing art series, “Enter,” the first art series created after the birth of her son.

Being pregnant, giving birth, and sharing this quality time with my son for the first time in my life, I’ve had the chance to really slow down, step back from strategizing and being on my intense, “make it happen” mode, to finally get back to AVM.

I am reminded that I create because, it’s who I am and it’s what I love to do. That’s it. And that is forever.

For those who know me, I can be hardcore and fairly intense with art. I am a go-getter. I do “the most.” I paint often, build and stretch my own canvases and am never satisfied with my accomplishments. I always try to push myself beyond what I’ve done in the past. And post-baby is no exception. I have only just began. Stay tuned.

I must acknowledge and specially thank my husband Mark Anthony Hawkins for being such an incredible supporter of me, my art, and the pursuit of the endeavors of my heart. In order for me to truly dedicate time to this work, I could not do it without his love, belief and encouragement. I am so blessed and deeply grateful.