Finally...

feeling inspired to get on with a painting. It has been an interesting struggle, moving from a somewhat structured day in the mudroom, to this totally open and unstructured way of life now that i've closed down the pottery for 3 months. Have been feeling very lethargic....totally unmotivated to do the things i really wanted to do when i didn't have the time etc. Pretty strange situation, but i'm accepting this as the process it is proving to be!

i finally realised that what i needed was my Guru guy...Richard MacKinley so i spent about 1 1/2 hours watching his video! i've seen it a few times, and it always gives me the kick i seem to need, to get my engine going again!

This is just started.....nowhere near finished, i think of this as the awkward teenage period. I did a water colour under painting, just like my guy - then after lunch i headed in there with the pastels. Before i got going i totally rearranged my workspace...what a huge difference it has made! that seems to have energised me too!

i'll do a bit more and then leave it till tomorrow!

rained here pretty well all day today, but again...i'm thankful there is no snow yet!