I anticipated the Challenge paintings to be in addition to my normal studio work.
I hoped they would be experimental, that the pressure to be completed in a timely
manner would stop me from over-working a piece. A way to have a break
from my commission work that tends to be planned out, detailed, layered
and can take weeks or months to complete.
Sounds reasonable don't you think?
But of course, they take much longer to complete than I had anticipated!
But of course, they take much longer to complete than I had anticipated!
And the past couple of days I found I did not have time for one, despite my intentions.
I am working on a large commission and could not fit in a challenge piece.
So I would be very disappointed but for the fact that..... my inner voice stepped in and gave me a good shake - reminding me of an important attitude fact.
One that I learnt 15 years ago when we were remodeling our house.
We were playing the role of architect, contractor and clean-up crew
and at the end of every exhausting day we would look around at the remodel,
and get very excited at what had been accomplished.
We were loving it all. The hard work and the progress.
Until we were close to the end of the remodel,
and expecting company from England..........
and suddenly we felt very stressed. Why? What had changed?
And then I realized that we had changed our focus.
We were worried about the unfinished jobs, what was left to do.
We were not seeing the progress and what had been accomplished.
A story that we are all familiar with I daresay......
So I'm delighted to have another little challenge painting to show you
and am truly astounded that I've been able to paint as many as I have so far!
"Above Below"
8 x 8 Acrylic on Canvas Sheet
Click HERE for pricing & shipping details - many thanks!
I am very appreciative that you have been following my challenge attempts
and I love reading your comments, checking out your websites
and getting to know you all a little better!
All the best...........Gillian
I am very appreciative that you have been following my challenge attempts
and I love reading your comments, checking out your websites
and getting to know you all a little better!
All the best...........Gillian
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Gillian
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