Simple Living in a Complicated World
Slowly but surely I'm getting my studio space in working order. It's been two years in the making, and something I dreamed of for years. Yet I'm finding the transition from coffee table to legit work space a little disconcerting. I think it's a commitment thing. Not my forte, but I have exhausted every excuse … Continue reading 142 Days of Prompts
A friend recently sent me information on this new art initiative http://www.urbansketchers.org. Included was a postcard with a little block marked with "your sketch here". I complied with a quick sketch of the view from my office window. I have no idea what I'm supposed to do with said sketch. That would require reading the … Continue reading Urban Sketching
I just finished a major house rearranging/decluttering this week. What a relief! I stopped counting the number of trash bags I took to the dump or left by the curb. 30, maybe? And that's not including the 2 dozen bags of clothes and odds-n-ends I donated to charity. Or the line of old furniture I left … Continue reading Red Truck
I really tried to think of something mildly interesting to write about, but all I've been doing lately is painting. Not a bad thing, of course, but it doesn't leave me with much to say. I have a pretty low burn-out threshold, so I suspect I'll move on to something else soon. Until then, I'm … Continue reading Painting 11
Every time I start a project of any type, there is always an objective. Sewing clothes to wear, building a sofa to sit on, planting flowers to avoid mowing. I am a very purpose driven person. And it's no different with creative projects. When starting a painting, the first question is what skill needs to be honed, … Continue reading Done and Done
I took my first vacation day Friday before MLK day and had myself a 4-day paint fest. I can't say anything impressive came out of the event, but I had a grand time. Maybe with President's Day right around the corner, I can go another round. If only I can figure out how to do … Continue reading Paint Day
I started my 365 drawing project almost 365 days ago. Sadly, I only made it to 125. I'm perturbed that I wasn't able to sustain my initial energy, but I'm not actually surprised. I put in a lot of man hours, and life does tend to interfere. On a positive note, I made it to … Continue reading Project 125
February is quickly becoming my favorite month. Still winter, and still cold. But short. And hopeful. With just a glimmer of spring. And oodles of chocolate on clearance on the 15th. What isn't to love? Most importantly, my winter blues tend to retreat around Groundhog's Day. I don't know why I persist in making plans … Continue reading 365: A Year in Review
Happy MLK Day! I'm pleased to have a day off, especially one dedicated to such an honorable gentleman. I am spending this long weekend catching up on my drawing journal and painting. I've made a bit of progress with the drawings (which I'll upload to my other blog soon). Painting has been a bit of … Continue reading Cityscape and Collateral Damage
I have had connectivity issues lately, both electronically and personally. The former is nearly corrected. The latter, well..... I am almost done with my studio renovation. Everything's built; I just need to paint (and take pictures). To top if off, a dear friend lent me her old trusty easel. I'm honored to be its guardian. Anyway, … Continue reading A Smidge of This, and a Dollop of That
