OMG!! is there really 4 Must Do Things to End the Year
What am I forgetting? You ask.
Don't panic. There is still time. I find that the Whirl of Christmas Prep has an ebb and flow to it. Sometimes I am in a panic and feeling totally out of control. Other times I cross something off my list and feel 'hey, I can do this. As you can tell, right this minute I am in the 'hey, I can do this' mood.
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| POPPIES: FULL OF LIFE - With this picture I felt I had reached a new level. I really loved how successfully I worked wet-into-wet to bring these Poppies to Life. (Vanished Watercolour on Wood Cradle $700 ) Read its creation story Here. |
No matter what is happening each day I have to head out for a walk. Max, really isn't concerned about Christmas Shopping but he is concerned about his daily walks. I find them calming and a great opportunity to think. I am sure you have those moments too. Maybe driving. Waiting for the kids at a pickup. Watching a . . .
This is the moment to . . .
1.Review your Art Successes this year. Your other successes too. What really went well? Was there a new style you tried that really made your heart sing? Special Event? A painting that nailed it? Take a moment to celebrate your Successes. It may be a little thing like a new colour you added to you pallet that really seems to bring new life to your work. But it should be celebrated and cherished.
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| Winning the Sketch Off was definitely a highlight for me - I knew I could draw animals, but in 20 minutes?! . . . Read more Here |
As Artists you work alone. You face challenges, problems, defeat and failure. Sometimes all in one session. Focusing on the positive is a great motivator and encourager for me. It may help you too.
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| MUSHROOMS IN THE LEAVES - Sketchbook Practice - Working with coloured pens and Coloured Pencils, I discovered there was more to Pen Art than Black Ink. And guess what? I liked it. Need to try more for sure. Read more Here |
2. Start thinking of the Future. I know, that is what New Years resolutions are all about. But I find as I think about successes it inspires me to try more. Which in turns leads me to the future. New things I want to try, places I want to go, series I want to develop, materials I want to experiment with, . . . Sometimes I can get carried away. But I am excited, ready for the new year.
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| My 3 Juncos SOLD - I discovered that I really could combine my Pen Work with Watercolour in an Awesome Way Read more about this collection Here |
My pictures of the 3 Juncos really gave me confidence to add more Pen Work to my work. I found I really could make interesting images. I have several new ideas I want to try in this area.
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| VARIED THRUSH: DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAINS - My latest pieces and a style I want to pursue as a series. I love the combination of Wildlife, Pen Work and Watercolour. Read more Here. (Vanished Watercolour on Wood Cradle $400 ) |
3. Relax and enjoy the Christmas Season - Something I need to be reminded of. Stop. Breath. Enjoy. I am a planner and organizer and when there is lots to do I sometimes forget to just 'live in the moment', relax and enjoy.
4. Capture Memories to Cherish and Share in the Future
Have a wonderful Christmas Season with Family and Friends and I look forward to connecting with you again in the New Year.
4. Capture Memories to Cherish and Share in the Future
Have a wonderful Christmas Season with Family and Friends and I look forward to connecting with you again in the New Year.
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