New Years Resolution

Hellooooo!

Ok, if you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you might know that at the beginning of this year I set myself the goal of doing something arty every day and I failed on the second day (come on - we knew that would happen!). I still kept "trying" when I could be bothered but found myself forcing it and it became something of a chore rather than what I used to love doing.

The past week has been a really good one and I have managed to balance making with my day job successfully. Don't get me wrong, I love my job, everyone who knows me knows that, still it is great to have something that helps you get away from all those worries and hopefully that people enjoy too.

So I am just going to keep trying and not make any promises art-wise because I never keep them...

Paha!

Good Day

Fields out near the stables

Today has been a good one!

Not only has the sun been shining bright and making me happy, but I achieved things!

• I went to work like normal
• Then went poo picking and mucked out the horse because my mum is ill
• Noted down a few ideas to change my website slightly
• Replied to an interesting email
• My Cass Art order arrived
• Started a drawing which will hopefully be finished tomorrow
• Went to work again
• Added some more to the drawing
• And wrote this blog post

Of course in between most of these accomplishments is eating and you'll be amazed to know I haven't even had a nap this afternoon!

I'm trying to be more positive and I am looking forward to tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll finish a drawing (keep an eye out for that) and maybe I'll read some more of that book I'm currently on.

I have been really struggling with wanting a new job and just not getting anywhere - I might explain more in another post, let's not ruin the goodness! Someone pointed out to me though that I don't have and haven't had it as hard as some people looking for a job they enjoy, even a job in general, which is very true. I should be grateful for where I'm at right now and I am.

Happy thoughts for everyone out there reading this!

Is Bigger Better?

Acrylic paint on acrylic paper, unknown size.

I decided to go bigger this time and partially combine the previous two paintings into one. I have to say I quite enjoyed creating this one. It has a been a while since I last used an easel and meant I had to paint in a different way/angles. I also had to work probably quicker than normal, due to the area being larger, I didn't want the paint to dry and stop me from being able to mix the colours together. I definitely have not missed the standing up for a long time though. In addition to this, I think it is cute that my painting looks as though it has a beard! Anyone else agree?

Below are photos of stages to get to the final piece: