Where Did the Mojo Go?

"Blue Vase of Roses"

5" x 5" 

stretched canvas

Yikes!  It is gone.  My ability to paint -- phffft.  Just like that.  I signed up to do a show in August, for which, of course, I need INVENTORY.  And it is very difficult to generate quality inventory when you are at home with three kids all summer -- all of them running in different directions.  I am panicking!  So today, I sat down, took paintbrush in hand and....nothing.  I painted three paintings, two of which are so bad I couldn't even post them.  This one is okay, but just that.  Just okay.  I honestly don't know what my problem is --- perhaps it is too-much-on-my-plate-itis.  Or maybe just plain old fear.  Ugh!  Either way, I need to shake it off and get going.  I will put on my best Scarlett O'Hara accent and chant "I will paint again tomorrah, for tomorrah is anothah day!"

Getting My Groove Back...

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A Hint of Summer

5" x 5"

2" deep stretched canvas

Well, my summer road trip has come and gone and I have been having a hard time catching up with all the things that accumulate when I am gone.  And maybe I am just a little lazy.  Hmmm.  Make that a LOT lazy.   My heart wants to paint, but the rest of me just did not want to comply, so I made a little deal with myself -- if I would take some photos of these yummy gems and paint just one I would add a little freshly whipped cream and enjoy a treat.  So I did.  I took a bunch of photos (look for some more strawberry paintings!) and painted this one from life.  And then I ate it.  And another and another.  With whipped cream AND chocolate.  Summer living is good!  But maybe I need a run around the block now...