Junctus Journals

Be an artist. Sounds so romantic. It can be hard to break into and hard to make money from. That bit I was fine with and expected. No no, it's the fact it's basically running your own small business that's hard to deal with. And unless you're sharing space in some way or have an apprentice you basically do everything yourself most of the time. And mostly I don't mind. I like the painting, obviously, and I'm fine with the paint making and canvas prep, and even the buying supplies. I've been doing all that since I was an apprentice. And I shared a building for enough years that the business stuff is okay (although not my favourite). But research for new art projects just gets so overwhelming sometimes. I am surrounded by so many books and magazines and pieces of parchment and notes.

Why is the main magical part of Switzerland in the German speaking part? I don't speak German.
I speak English, okay French and I can kind of understand Jamaican Patois.
Where else speaks French? I've been to France and I was hoping to stay in Europe for now.

Anyone with experience of magical Europe I'd appreciate chatting about the ways areas are accessed, any local museums, gallery sections, hotels etc. which aren't in the main magical area. I'm a bit swamped at the moment. Also if it's somewhere I can get by without speaking the local language that would be amazing. Unless it's French, then I'll cope.

Sorry. I'm kind of just whining. I should go home.