I am so happy to say goodbye to 2021. I’m sure a lot of people feel the same way. This year has been a tough one, especially for those that need more help than others. It’s been very hard with the economy and lifestyle changes because of COVID-19. This is the way things are now. As we begin 2022, here are some of my resolutions for the upcoming year.
Last year, I worked on changing my mindset and the way I look at things. This year, I want to better myself and start taking care of myself more, as opposed to just helping other people out all the time. I never realized until recently how much I’ve helped people, yet I never paid attention to myself. Now, I realize I need to give myself some self-care as well. So, I’m going to make sure I focus on my self-care as much as possible. I also want to continue being open-minded, stay humble and appreciative for everything that I have.
My next resolution is to try different medians in my art. I’m going to start painting on cotton fabrics, making one-off hoodies, jackets, purses, whatever I can get my hands on. I want to expand my knowledge of painting and learn how to apply myself to different mediums. Hopefully this year I can open up a pop-up shop and start selling some of this art. After six years of mouth painting, I feel more comfortable about my art and it’s great to see how far I’ve come. I need to work on having more confidence in my art, stop giving into my fears. As they say, you are your own worst critic.
I hope that everybody has a better year and I hope things with the pandemic start to clear up. I feel so antisocial and miss seeing people. I miss going to the Abilities Expos and meeting new people. I hope the expos come back soon. Those were good times!
About Jesse Cuellar: Jesse is an artist and a brand ambassador for Quantum Rehab®. An accident left him paralyzed from the neck down, so he uses his mouth to paint and expresses himself through his art. Jesse lives in St. Louis, Missouri, and enjoys painting and hanging out with his friends. Click here to learn more about Jesse.