Last night I finished another spread in my art journal. I needed to relax after a few intense days of glazing and loading the kiln for the final firing of holiday orders. I downloaded the new YoYo Ma and Kathryn Stott album, Songs of Comfort & Hope, and it was perfect music to listen to while painting. I didn't have a plan when I started, I just let go and this is what happened. It may be my favorite spread in the journal.
I worked on another spread over the last two weeks. I went in with a plan and it just didn't seem to work. I left it for a few days, mulled it over, then when in and reworked it a bit. I am still not happy with it. Not sure if I will share it here. Art journals are like diaries... there are somethings that you are not comfortable sharing with the world.
I did a chore to music yesterday, and it made all the difference. Doing something fun is even better. I'll have to check out that album.
ReplyDeleteI haven't listened to the radio this "holiday season." So my music choice has been internet recordings of soothing music, or CDs of a few favorite calm recordings. I sometimes burst into carols on my own...which fortunately nobody else can hear. Keep creating your paintings, and know that their meaning is highest for yourself.
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