It's been nearly 2 months since my last Everyday Painting, interrupted by a few significant things in my life, namely a large commission, a demonstration commission, and, most significantly, marital separation (I had to move out for medical reasons: she was sick of me).
I actually moved into my new apartment/studio at the beginning of May, but just yesterday completed setting my studio back up ready for painting. Besides the grueling work of moving all my stuff out of my old place, putting it into a truck and then hauling it all back out at the next place and then up 4 flights of stairs, there was the additional, previously unknown inconvenience of the notice to vacate for two days while the owners tented and fumigated the entire complex. Mine is the middle circus tent, top floor. (Where's the Google Earth camera when you need it?)
So yesterday I sat down and started a painting, and I will be posting it today.
Starting over has never been as significant to me as is does today.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Starting Over
I never painted 74 new paintings in a year before. And I probably never would have if I had not set the goal of painting 365 paintings in a year, or rather, 30 paintings in 30 days, ongoing. Having failed at an initial [and naive] goal, I succeeded in accomplishing something I likely never would have.
Yesterday I officially started over.
It's been nearly 2 months since my last Everyday Painting, interrupted by a few significant things in my life, namely a large commission, a demonstration commission, and, most significantly, marital separation (I had to move out for medical reasons: she was sick of me).
I actually moved into my new apartment/studio at the beginning of May, but just yesterday completed setting my studio back up ready for painting. Besides the grueling work of moving all my stuff out of my old place, putting it into a truck and then hauling it all back out at the next place and then up 4 flights of stairs, there was the additional, previously unknown inconvenience of the notice to vacate for two days while the owners tented and fumigated the entire complex. Mine is the middle circus tent, top floor. (Where's the Google Earth camera when you need it?)
So yesterday I sat down and started a painting, and I will be posting it today.
Starting over has never been as significant to me as is does today.
It's been nearly 2 months since my last Everyday Painting, interrupted by a few significant things in my life, namely a large commission, a demonstration commission, and, most significantly, marital separation (I had to move out for medical reasons: she was sick of me).
I actually moved into my new apartment/studio at the beginning of May, but just yesterday completed setting my studio back up ready for painting. Besides the grueling work of moving all my stuff out of my old place, putting it into a truck and then hauling it all back out at the next place and then up 4 flights of stairs, there was the additional, previously unknown inconvenience of the notice to vacate for two days while the owners tented and fumigated the entire complex. Mine is the middle circus tent, top floor. (Where's the Google Earth camera when you need it?)
So yesterday I sat down and started a painting, and I will be posting it today.
Starting over has never been as significant to me as is does today.
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8 comments:
A new chapter. Good luck!...
James
Your paintings are really good. I'm going to try starting tomorrow to do a small painting every day. I haven't committed myself to any group, or selling of the paintings yet though.
My word. You are experiencing some big changes. Warm thoughts being sent your way. May your artwork be your compass. :o)
Glad you're back online--have missed seeing your posts. Good luck to you through these difficult times.
I love your work, David, and you have a generous soul. Much good luck in you new chapter. I know you'll succeed. Fayrene
a new chapter in life...
will be good to see what comes now in life and paint!
Good luck, David...and I'll raise one up with you in mind later today. Cheers!
Good Luck! Here is to new beginnings and lots of new paintings!
Lori
I can attest that 'moving on' in life is a good thing. This relationship change just may turn out well enough to really push your art to new heights! Hats Off to you and salutes!
Good on ya!
Mike
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