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Plans

Worked on Patreon posts this morning. Then I finished getting the third book in the trilogy threaded back together and the outline updated. It’s good to have that done. I also got Sword and Shield all spell-checked today. Discovered two things off the bat: 1) I need to work on the start of the book … Continue reading Plans

Today is progress

It’s probably the only day this week that I can actually put into the win column. I finished drafting the third book in the trilogy. I am currently taking out that scene I mentioned last night. It had no bearing on the story by the time I wrote to the end. I feel like it … Continue reading Today is progress

I’m not sure it’s progress

The concentration on my painting this week has put my words a bit behind. Once again, I find myself up against getting my weekly goal done. If I focus, I can get caught up, but I’ve got a lot to do. I spent some time reading another book on painting this morning, then I got … Continue reading I’m not sure it’s progress

It’s time

I think I need some warmth and sunlight. I had a sampling this morning, but the cold of the day has just been too much. I just don’t think I handle cold very well. I’m ready for the snow to melt and spring to bring its greenness. I need to get out for a walk … Continue reading It’s time

Turn the canvas

Woke up this morning with an idea for a painting in my head. When I got to my sketchbook and tried it, I had a “What was I thinking?” moment. It was bad. Epic fail. Really glad I hadn’t just run for the easel and tried it on the canvas there with the canvas I … Continue reading Turn the canvas

A laughing Muse on the shoulder

It’s Wednesday, and I think that the obsession I’ve had with my painting recently has made my brain focus the business on it today. I added even more paintings to my website and a couple more magnets. For half a moment, I thought I had all of my 4″x6″ paintings on my store. Then I … Continue reading A laughing Muse on the shoulder

Today’s day 1

I got to painting today. I’m thinking of this as day 1 of a new mindset. I’d like no more resets. We’ll see how much will and discipline I can have. I finished a new ACEO. Speaking of which, I’ve added several more ACEO’s to my store. I also added a couple more magnets. Then … Continue reading Today’s day 1

Amazing things coming together on one day

I’ve spent most of this afternoon reading The Blank Canvas by Anna Held Audette. Yes, I’ve been adding my own notes. I do think that the previous owner of the book was on the same quest that I am, but perhaps didn’t have another creative outlet to parallel it to or wasn’t as mired in … Continue reading Amazing things coming together on one day

Confronted with the blank canvas

I wrote some at the beginning of this year and the end of last year about difficulties with painting. There is nothing worse than wanting to go paint, getting everything set up, sitting down with brush in hand, and nothing comes. Nothing. Zilch. Or worse, to have ideas that work in the sketchbook, but when … Continue reading Confronted with the blank canvas

Creative Practice

I had my son drop me off at the library today. I wanted to get the 2nd book in the Joust series, Atla. I’m not quite needing it yet, but I will be soon at the rate I’m going. I’m excited about finishing the first book. I no longer read critically, like we are all … Continue reading Creative Practice