How are you doing with your New Year's Resolutions? I didn't actually make any, but I took the opportunity to get a fresh start on several things around here. So far, I can't say that I've been doing so well, except for that first week. Statistics show that 92% of people drop their New Year's resolutions before the end of the year. Many of them do within the first month.
This past week I pretty well goofed off. I did clear out some clutter from a few areas, but never actually finished any of them. One end of my computer desk got cleared, and a working space on my studio desk got cleared so I could have a spot to make a bigger mess with paint and/or inks. I did manage to sort through and file the bills and other papers in my inbox and filing slots, and I also got my business books to balance for year-end (on the first try too!) And just like the two desks, I have half a closet all cleaned out and vacuumed. Half a job doesn't sound good, I know, but half a job certainly gives me the incentive to finish what I started. Each half job happened because I was looking for something, which just proves I need to reduce the clutter. Now I'll be looking to finish those jobs. That's a goal, right?
I have been a bit more successful in the art department. While my drawing class could have been finished within a week, I've been stretching it out, so that I don't feel rushed. It's been fun as I had to draw something complicated upside down, and draw something specific from memory and draw something else without looking at the paper at all. How any of that can turn out better than if I just tried to draw it the usual way, I don't know, but almost all of it did. Apparently, I have to let go of the idea of what I'm trying to draw and just follow the shapes.
In the meantime, I've found a Facebook page that teaches all the steps involved in mixed media. I've been interested in that for a few years now, so I'm working my way through the video morsels they offer that teach even the most basic of techniques. This will give me a good kick start on creating new works of my own as time goes on. Since the morsels are done on small notebook pages, they don't take long. Sooner or later, though, I will need some stencils, which is something I don't currently have. I think I'll try making some of my own though. That could be fun.
There's the problem right there. I'm playing instead of working. I got all the Children's Fitness Tax Credit recipes done for the karate class though, and will install my tax software this week. I will finish the three spaces I started. I need the studio desk for all this artwork. I need the computer desk for the upcoming tax season, and I definitely need my side of the closet cleaned out. If I start by getting rid of all the clothes that no longer fit me there would be a lot more room. But wait....I did manage to lose another pound so maybe I can save some money and fit into those clothes yet.
So, as you see, I have not yet dropped my New Years Res.....er.....New Beginnings. I've slowed down a bit, but I'm still working on them. What about you?
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