Just testing out my new Wacom Bamboo. Slightly disappointed I have not had any time to create anything in days. So no new pattern today. Hoping to be getting back on track next week with this blog o’mine. I think summer just has me in its grips right now. Lots of things to do outside, taking road trips, gardening, just chilling, and not a bunch of time to head down into the studio where natural light is lacking. I am also feeling very scatterbrained lately and find myself prefering to lay out in the sun with a good book, rather than go near my laptop. Gotta enjoy it while it’s here, for in a few short months I’ll be wishing for summer again.

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I cannot stay away, taking a few days off from the usual posting schedule is more what I need right now, trying to work on getting things going. Still working on finding some balance in my life, and getting into a groove that works for me. Although that has proven to be an ongoing challenge for me.

I am outside right now enjoying the sunshine and let me tell you this nice weather is so delicious. It finally feels as though summer is coming.

Fish Creek, Wisconsin – Sunset, Summer 2008

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I never really have practiced yoga on a regular basis. Do a few of the poses here and there. I did however get into pilates for an entire six months. Kinda wish I could make it something I do daily, just haven’t had the motivation lately. So instead I paint it. Been working really hard to get a commission piece done. Want it to be perfect so really been trying to put some time in on it. Working in oil again too something I abadoned a couple years ago, although recently got back into because of Shiva paint sticks which dry super quick. I have realized though how much I miss it, I just wish I had the room in my studio to keep a ton of drying oil paintings away from a furry animal.

One thing i’ve found during my time in my studio this past week is how I tend to work in short bursts. Painting and being creative and well thinking it is tiring. I find that I get a good burst of energy from 9-12 in the morning then again around 2-4 and after that I pretty much crash. I do sometimes get a second wind and manage to squeeze in an hour or two later at night around 8 or 9. Until recently I never really paid attention to how wiped out I get from actually sitting down and working for consecutive hours. I try to force myself into a schedule but am just trying to find the natural flow that works for me. At least for the time being, getting a normal job soon may put a damper on the whole natural work flow. Ah well such is life.

I’m off to see wizard…have a wonderful night.

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It is really snowy, gray, and just blah outside right at this moment. Winter really brings me down. Which is probably why I tend to be drawn to reds and oranges this time of year. The warm colors that remind me of fire, and just seem to pop off the screen. Although spending some time inside the Garfield Park Conservatory in winter is the best way to take a free vacation to the tropics. I warmed up there the other day, I was exhausted yet all the plants and oxygen coming from them just woke me up and made me feel so much better. Something that is really easy to miss when nothing is really alive outside.

I feel like I am lagging behind here lately. Trying to get a ton done before the holidays and end of the year! Hoping to also have a new website design going up too. So been extra busy around here… there are also some surprises coming soon, been in the studio working on a handmade gift for a holiday party. Finally finished it tonight and will be able to post photos after the weekend! So excited about it!

Until next time…

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Did this for the self portrait challenge over at shutter sisters.
I feel lighter today like something lifted out of my subconscious, not sure yet what that is or how it will affect me in the coming days, but I feel like the fog has cleared up a little today.

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