
That is what they say, right? I’ve been having the itchies lately to paint. I haven’t painted in a long time. Unless walls count. I had been held captive in corporate America for the last 12 years and ever since being relieved (as Chris likes to say) from my job last August, I find that now I have the time and energy (sometimes) to do those creative things that I used to do. Those things that I really loved doing. Like painting. It’s really therapeutic, you know. And the lazy person in me really likes it because I can watch a movie or TV while I do it. It doesn’t demand the exactness and full attention that something like sewing does. I’m relatively new to sewing. I only really started sewing at the beginning of last Summer (running fabric through Mom’s serger at age 12 has gotta count for something, no?). I really enjoy it, but of course there is a learning curve and I feel like I’m still quite slow at it. Painting, I can do. Painting, I have experience with. Painting, you can’t really screw up. There are no seam-rippers in painting. You just paint over it and call it a day. I don’t know what I am rambling about. Just happy to be painting again. Even if it’s an elephant balancing balls. I’ve kind of been going crazy for circus animals lately. I have a vintage circus tray on it’s way to me, that I can’t wait to get. I’ll be sure to show you when it comes. Anyway- I hope you are carving out time to do those things that you’re good at and that bring you joy. It really feels good to be doing this again.
7 responses to “It’s like riding a bicycle…”
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Beautiful!!!
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You are so talented! What a fabulous painting. Are you planning on hanging it in Henry’s room? How cute if you painted 3 different circus animals and paired them together on Henry’s wall. Now I am just making more work for you. But you said you enjoy it, right?!
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This is really cute! You know, you should totally sell these. I’d kill to know how to paint.
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How fun! What a cute painting. I haven’t painted in YEARS, and was thinking of starting it up again, just making a few funky canvases for my daughter’s bedroom. I think you may have inspired me…
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I just bought two canvases from Jo Anne’s yesterday!! I so want to get messy!!
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I LOVE it – I LOVE it! This would make such a cute Valentine’s card. Have you thought about having your paintings printed? Put me down for a dozen!
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i’m glad you are my sister. you are an amazing talent!
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