I had the chance to catch up in the studio over the weekend. I have been setting the alarm for 5 am, in an attempt to get the outside projects finished before the sun slams me into a small melted puddle. The theory is, if I work early enough, I can then come into the air-conditioned comfort of my home, and continue to work on sorting boxes, and cleaning house. The reality is that after working from 5-1, I am done in. There is nothing left, even if it is cooler. Sigh..."The best laid plans..."
But I had the unexpected pleasure of a summer shower yesterday, not really a shower, more of a deluge. One of those storms that makes you anxious and has you calling loved ones to make sure they are undercover. The kind that throws you into a primitive mind set, staring out at the mercilessness of nature, wondering if the world is ending...
The storm sent me in early, and I was able to work on my last Inspiration Deck. As you may remember, my Fly Tribe online has decided to make and exchange these decks, and somehow the due date slipped right past me. But they are all packaged up and ready to go. I am looking forward to receiving my three decks, one mixed deck for everyone I submit. I plan to keep one, give one to a friend, and use the third one as a giveaway either here or on my Facebook page. What do you think of that plan?
I also got a little silly, and painted a small canvas based on a comment made in jest in our Facebook group.
I had a lot of fun with this one, tried not to take it very seriously and painted the whole thing while standing up, because the storm frightened Storm, and she claimed my studio chair for the duration...
...but the sun is shining this morning, and I still have a carpet to clean in one of the rentals, not to mention pulling about a million nails and staples out of the walls so that I can patch and paint. So back to work I go!
Oh! Last, but not least, the theme for this week in Every Inchie Monday is "black", and, due to yesterdays gloomy weather and high drama, I was feeling very Poe...
Until next time...enjoy!
But I had the unexpected pleasure of a summer shower yesterday, not really a shower, more of a deluge. One of those storms that makes you anxious and has you calling loved ones to make sure they are undercover. The kind that throws you into a primitive mind set, staring out at the mercilessness of nature, wondering if the world is ending...
The storm sent me in early, and I was able to work on my last Inspiration Deck. As you may remember, my Fly Tribe online has decided to make and exchange these decks, and somehow the due date slipped right past me. But they are all packaged up and ready to go. I am looking forward to receiving my three decks, one mixed deck for everyone I submit. I plan to keep one, give one to a friend, and use the third one as a giveaway either here or on my Facebook page. What do you think of that plan?
Oh! Last, but not least, the theme for this week in Every Inchie Monday is "black", and, due to yesterdays gloomy weather and high drama, I was feeling very Poe...
Very nice Inchie, Sally. Like the various layers. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteOh, Sally! You ARE a goose! And an awfully cute one, too! I LOVE!
ReplyDeleteHonk, honk! I am really glad you like her, Janet!
DeleteI just love your Art Sally!! I am so glad the show came to encourage you to make some!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ursula! I am glad it did too. I forget sometimes how much happier I am when I have been creative. When life gets super busy, and maybe even a bit out of control, I just hunker down, strap on my blinders and push on through. I am really good at that, story of my life, source of pride for me. But it is not what makes me happy, and I must remember to look up every now and again and do what makes me happy. It might make the stressful times easier to handle. Glad you stopped by to visit!
DeleteI really like the painting you did with the comment. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou've really done a nice job on the mixed media piece. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI like the cards, too,
xoxo
I am just like you ..... getting up early to do my outside things. Then I have my intention of coming into the studio after lunch. But I usually need a nap. I'm loving your art! Terah from CED
ReplyDeleteIn this heat, it is the only way I get anything done, but it saps my strength...I used to last so much longer! Thanks for visiting!
DeleteI love the raven inchie. And I adore the goose's sentiment. I think I might practise that a little this week.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, AJ! We do get to busy and stay so serious, but it is important to take a break and, as my friend always says, "find your BLISS" now and again...
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