It felt so good to get into the studio the other night. I am working on a commission which I can't say much about, because it's a gift and therefore on double secret probation :0) I worked on some sketches but have been slow to get into the studio to paint, because I have a cast on my right foot, due to plantar
fasciitis which just won't heal. My studio is in a separate building behind my home, so I have been reluctant to traverse the stairs and driveway without anyone at home. I also have not been able to go to the clay studio because I can't drive which has made the last few weeks particularly boring. The other night I did get my husband to help me out to the studio and settle me onto a stool in front of my easel so I could get going on this secret painting. I got a lot done, but wasn't able to do as much as I would have liked as it gets really uncomfortable sitting on a little metal stool for too long.
I have done some reading for my book club. We are reading "The Delany Sisters: Having Our Say Our- First Hundred Years. Lately I have been watching Twin Peaks on Netflix I never watched it in its hey day but I am totally hooked! I love the campy melodrama, the music, the overacting- it's awesome! I love Agent Cooper and his maxims- "Give yourself a present every day. Don't plan it or look for it, just do it. It can be a longer shower or just a hot cup of good joe. You deserve it" I think I am going to try to do just that :0)
My handy dandy knee scooter....
The offending foot.....
Wow! Life has really been busy for me and resulted in my being missing in action here on my blog and in my work for the most part in general. My darling daughter graduated last week and my life has been all about helping her get there and planning a big bash to celebrate her achievements.We are very proud parents indeed. :0) I did also have that commission that I was working on that I had to keep on double secret probation as it was a gift for someone who follows me on facebook. Now that it has been given, I can unveil it here to show everyone what I have been doing artistically. This is a take on my people on the couch paintings. Mom wanted a couch picture filled with all the things her daughter loves-pets, Gilmore girls, music, theater etc. Some of these things were a challenge to paint- like I don't do animals other than cows that much and the Glee poster hand and cats gave me a little trouble. I am very proud of this painting though, I like the composition I was able to come up with and how I solved the problem of having many browns in the working photos. Mom and her daughter were also very pleased. The other things I have been working on as you know are clay. I have remained addicted to this new medium and I think you can see my quick progress in the pots below which i made recently. My daughter and I think they are reminiscent of Egyptian canopic jars. I really like making them and I think I will top them with some kind of icon of my own, giving a nod to those Egyptian vessels.
