March 2, 2020
"It is not a torment to be an artist, it is a privilege." - Louise Bourgeois
This was the only day during the challenge that I was able to paint. Sometimes when I paint, I plan out the whole scene, and sometimes I will paint in pieces. These pieces are the beginning of a scene that came to me, out of the blue, back in January.
Over the past several years a story has been running around in my head about a Traveller girl who visits lost places and meets wonderful creatures.
This Traveler girl has been featured in my paintings over the years in several of my paintings. Here are a few, with many more needed.
So back to the quote.
Time seems to be my torment, not the art. I seem to get lost in paintings when I am working on them. I once had a teacher that recommended setting a timer for 20 minutes daily. Take this time to sit and do some work. After 21 days it becomes the habit.
Blocking out any time doesn't seem to be in my picture these days. Life work/balance is also a torment. I have managed the balance in the past, it seems to elude me these days.
To be clear, I have always considered it an honor to wear the title, Artist. I may not always step up to the challenge, but I know that it is my true calling.
My Traveller girl story will need to wait for another day.
See you all tomorrow-
sheree greek A.K.A Mystical Medusa