Why Plan? Where should I focus my energy? The maxim failure to plan is planning to fail keeps running through my head. Why? I’m betwixt and between once more. One of the advantages of deadlines is they help to narrow down the choices. Nevertheless, I find myself second guessing myself. My tendency is to over… Continue reading Week in Review 2022 – 09/16
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Week in Review 2022 – 03/25
Going With My Gut Sometimes I simply need to slow down and trust my gut. OK, sometimes may be an understatement. To be fair, I’ve learned to follow my muse. If I feel compelled to create something, I don’t question the desire, I go with it. This can work in reverse, too, although that is… Continue reading Week in Review 2022 – 03/25
Week in Review 2021 – 11/12
COS Wrap Up Would I do it again? That’s a question that applies to so many first time experiences isn’t it? Today the question is answered with a resounding yes. The “it” in question is Cohasset Open Studios. The why I it bares repeating needs some reflection. What I learned I would do it again… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 11/12
Week in Review 2021 – 11/05
Slow I may be eyeball deep preparing for this weekend’s open studio, but that hasn’t kept me from working on Celestial Celebration. In fact it acts as an impetus to keep on working. OK, working on Celestial Celebration is a much needed restorative break. Steady A slow, steady turtle’s pace suits my temperament. It allows… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 11/05
Week in Review 2021 – 10/23
Count Down There are fifteen days left until Cohasset Open Studios . I’m feeling the time crunch. When does the time pressure of a fixed deadline get to you? It isn’t as though I haven’t been working on this. In fact I have been preparing for the Cohasset Open Studios since January. I began by… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 10/23
Week in Review 2021- 09/17
Working in a Series? Why work in a series? This is a question I’ve asked myself from time to time. Certainly, there are many artists who do. Two impressionist examples are Edgar Degas with his young ballerinas and Claude Monet returning again and again to waterlilies. Two women who spring to mind are Georgia O’Keeffe… Continue reading Week in Review 2021- 09/17
Week in Review 2021 – 08/20
Work Flow What is your work flow? How do you handle the myriad of tasks required to regularly update and post on numerous social media platforms? These were questions I was asked in the final Professional On-line Presence group meeting offered through SAQA. I love being put on the spot, much as it makes me… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 08/20
Week in Review 2021 – 07/30
Lifetime Learner Each Friday morning I sift through my brain for what topic to focus on in this week’s post. Although I have spoken about things I am studying, practicing or exploring, it occurred to me that I have never used lifetime learning as a post focus. I sat down at my computer, opening sentence… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 07/30
Week in Review 2021 – 05/28
Countdown There are 5 more months until I host my first open studio. Gulp! In some ways I am ahead of schedule. I have art, a social media presence and a mailing list. Since I am one of 18 open studios in my town, where the event will take place, this gives me their expertise… Continue reading Week in Review 2021 – 05/28
Week in Review 2020 – 02/14
I thrive on routine. I thrive on shaking up my routine. How can these two statements be compatible? Perhaps an example or two is the best explanation. Routine? Here are a few of my routines: Start my day by writing two morning pages; Breakfast of a soft boiled egg on toast or oatmeal accompanied by… Continue reading Week in Review 2020 – 02/14