Every every every day

Paint every day.  EVERY day. That's my goal just now.  Not my only, goal, of course, and not the most important thing I do--but way up there!  At present I am in vaarious phases of three separate but simultaneous projects.  One canvas is a commission from a friend; one, a commission for my son; and the other, a customizable wedding gift idea for my website.

Those projects are in the studio.  Across my kitchen table is a spread of hand-painted tiles to sell on the website and at the Mistletoe Market coming in November.  I love staying this busy, but there are considerations.  Before I zip off to the local grocery store I have to be very careful that my elbow's not covered in  fuschia paint or that I don't have a paintbrush tucked behind my ear...

Still working on an online presence, too; slowly, slowly.  I know it's a process and that a foundation must be laid....and I know the Lord is patiently teaching me about Himself and about eternal perspective through all this. He just has to remind me, sometimes.  Okay, frequently; He has to reminf me frequently LOL.

Working!

I have been more productive over the last couple of months than I have ever been!  Picasso said, "the great thing is to do them, do them, do them."  Sort of bringing a Nike commercial attitude to art, but it's true that  if I'm not painting, I'm not open to what the Lord want to do through my painting.  I have had three people approach me about doing a painting, something that's not happened before.  I've had someone ask about buying a painting that was just hanging in my classoom.

So, circumstances are focusing me on getting serious about my artwork.  And of course, the Holy Spirit speaks through the Bible, prayer, circumstances and other Christians to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His ways...