Taking Time

Left: "Reminders", oil. 11x14".



Today I spent a lot of time addressing postcards. I reviewed my mailing list, noting all those who have purchased work from me over the years. I wonder if they are still enjoying that piece of my world that is somewhere in their home or office. I hope that my work is always something that the viewer enjoys.
I have no way of knowing that unless a collector happens to tell me or write to me. Sometimes I do get feedback many years down the road. It always warms my heart.
I haven't sent out a mailing in a long time. It is a time-consuming task...and I would rather be painting than stamping, etc. I did however realize that this is also a way to thank my friends and collectors for bringing art into their lives. I also hope that they will come to some of the events that are posted and that I can thank them in person.
Taking time to deal with this part of being an artist was a good way to spend a part of my day after all.
And...thank you for taking time to read my blog...Happy Memorial Day.

Taking Small Steps

I am learning so much from my morning pages and studying my Julia Cameron book. Something leaped out at me this morning as I sipped coffee by the fire and watching the wind blowing the snow around. Small pieces of time spent painting are just as important as those long blocks of time. Small steps do add up...all journeys are made up of small steps. Yesterday I began a large painting, working from photos and plein air studies of a portion of the Colorado Trail that my husband and I hiked this late summer. I worked on it a large portion of the day. It was good to take a look at it this am. I already see things that need work. Today I have a full afternoon of appointments and thought about not stepping into the studio because I won't have a huge block of time. I will instead work on the painting in small amounts of time...it might take me longer, but I will still be painting and learning as I go along...even in baby steps!