A funny thing happens when you grow up and become parents. Free time takes on a whole new meaning. Gone are the days of pouring a glass of wine before dinner and finishing the bottle in the art studio after dinner. I'm now excited to have free time so I can, wait for it, fold laundry, compile a grocery list, clean house, pick out paint colors for the walls, plan crafts, the exciting list goes on and on. Mind you, this is just on nights when I stay awake past one 30 minute dvr'd episode of New Girl (if you aren't watching this show, you should be).
Because I am trying to do this whole freelance, working artist gig, I am trying to once again discipline myself to spend time in the studio. How awesome is it that I can say I have a studio with two munchkins slowly taking over the house! It's been too long since I have created with any sort of consistency other than my design work. So, albeit in 30 minute increments a few days a week, I am painting and printmaking again.
Here's a shot of the painting I'm currently working on. I have no idea where it's going right now, just trying to get a feel for working with my paints again. I'm using acrylic paints, mostly Golden brand, with lots of water. I don't expect it to look anything like the present state at the finish line. Sidebar, I'm in a 5K in May where they evidently throw colored water at you as you run/walk. Obviously I'm walking. No time for training for this gal. But cool concept...I think. It's also my first 5K, which is probably why I say I'm "in" a 5K. I don't even know what I'm talking about. Back to the painting:
I'll repost the progress in a couple of weeks. I'm sure my dedicated fan base (here's looking at you studly husband) will be thrilled.
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