"Winter reminds us that everyone and everything needs some quiet time." -Katrina Mayer
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| Last year's surprise snow |
This past Fall was a busy season for me - between Art Walks, commissions, painting ornaments and holidays I feel wrung dry of creativity. I find myself craving quiet time, time to sit in front of a fire (if only it would get cold enough here in Texas!), time to gather some inspiration, time to rest.
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| commissions and ornaments |
With warmer than normal temperatures, it has been hard to just relax. I need the cold weather so I want to snuggle in, read, and dream about this new year. I know I need the time to rejuvenate and find inspiration. To that end, I've decided to take up the challenge, David Tripp (click on his name to see his art - his watercolors are beautiful), friend and owner of the Gallery at the Redlands, gave - to do a sketch a day for the whole year. It will motivate me to draw. Furthermore, I received a new sketchbook for Christmas so I am set to go! I spent the afternoon in the studio creating my first sketch.
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| First sketch of the year |
And thankfully the weather is cooperating - this evening temperatures are supposed to drop dramatically - bringing us highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s. The fireplace is ready and I am too!
It has been fun following along on your art journey this past year. You are so talented and it has been a fun journey for me to follow.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and I am wishing for a happy, healthy 2022 for you and your family. xo Diana
Thanks, Diana. It's been quite the journey and it still has so much more for me to discover. I need the time to explore some new ideas not to mention get the studio back in order. Lol. A very healthy and Happy New Year to you and your family too. Hugs, Cecilia
DeleteHappy New Year sweet friend. We had about 6 inches of snow and the temps are dropping here in Illinois. That nice mild weather is now leaving and the real winter settling in for us. I will be settling in for a long winter here. Have a great start to the new year and week. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy new year, Kris! I'm glad we don't have snow - cold weather isn't my favorite although I do like it occasionally. Enjoying a warm fire this morning as we dipped down into the 20's. At least, its feeling seasonal now. Our hot summers always have me craving a bit of cool weather. Or maybe it's just the lower humidity. Anyway, we will have a warmup later in the week then cold again. Just how I like it! Stay warm! Hugs, Cecilia
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