A Storm is Coming...

Tomorrow could bring some icy weather to my little house. I put on a soft sweater, wet my brush, and went to work on a painting I started a few weeks ago. As I painted I could hear the wind outside my window and it has made for a very peaceful evening. I saw a picture of an ultra cute Farmall Tractor and just had to paint it. We used to have John Deere tractors but I have to admit I like the design of the Farmalls better. I hope you enjoy my painting, "Spring at the Farm". 

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Overcoming Artist Block

I have been experiencing some severe artist block (oh, and some big work projects). The block stems from a big block of black paint.

The big blob of black paint in my January painting. It made me question everything. I had to dig in my drawer of sketchbooks and look at my old sketches to reaffirm my desire to sketch and paint. My "real world" job is so different from sketching and when I get a little paint on my hands it instantly relaxes me. I had to take time to remember why I do it! 

I made a few very bad drawings and when my new calligraphy practice books came in I worked in them. 

Now I have a beautiful idea for a valentine card and have been working on painting my ideas. 

I'm struggling with the faces. I will keep on working...

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The Word for the Day...

Yesterday and today I just played "home-body" so it was difficult to pick a word to describe these days. Yesterday I watched old movies and rested from all the holiday cooking, cleaning, and shopping. I collapsed into the vortex of slumber (the papasan chair!)

A lot of thoughts were running through my head today so I decided to begin thinking about 2013. Maybe this year I should make some resolutions? 

I also practiced my calligraphy today. I can't believe how rusty I've gotten...notice the misspelled word "thoughful" LOL!

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