It has been tough this week to remain motivated, it’s almost as though with the finishing post in view I can’t be bothered anymore. I started the year with excitement and trepidation not sure if I could do it. During the year the project was a constant thing that I hung onto in a time of change, it was a punctuation point of every day, a sense of achievement every day. Now it feels more like a chore; guess I am having a bad week. Ignore me………..
301 Orange Peel
302 Mother and Child
303 Tins
304 Living Room
305 Snug
306 Life Drawing
307 Chinese Lanterns
Hello – I’ve never responded to a blog before. But, I want you to know as a very beginning student of botanical art, I really am inspired by what you have done. Sometimes things in our lives can overwhelm us and our passions seem to fade as a result. Don’t give up, it is just a bump in the road and probably due to the time change (my excuse for not doing stuff). Anyway, I hope you continue; your drawings are very helpful to me and they are beautiful. Take care and blessing to you.
Hello Bette, thank you for your lovely encouraging comments, so kind of you to take the time to send support. Best wishes. Sue
I am a good mind to come down there and give you a strong Crit !!
Just to get you going again…
Or perhaps “He” could do it for me 🙂
B.
Huh! Those days are long gone! Although I still always listen to what people have to say.
Sorry you’re having a difficult week! I think we all go through times like this. My husband was only saying this evening that he can’t seem to read at the moment – he is three-quarters through a good book but can’t seem to finish it.
I love your life drawing and your Chinese Lanterns are excellent.
Thanks Clare, I know it will all change, but it seems harder to do now that life is easier – very contrary.
The drawing was probably a comfort and an escape
Been awhile since I’ve stopped by to see your work. It may have been a hard week but I think your doing fantastic! You drawing s are really coming along.
Very kind of you to say so, sometimes it seems like two steps forward and one step backwards.
Sue, I understand how you feel. I got behind in my weekly sketch and have been having to draw every day to catch up, and it has overwhelmed me and taken the joy out of it. I really, really think it does become a chore when done every day. I enjoy the discipline and creative impetus, but I’ve got other things to do as well.
I’ve got other things to do too and I am really looking forward to doing them in the new year. But I do like to finish things so I am going to try and hang in there for the next 55 days.
Oh my goodness, these are wonderful! My favorite was “snug” with the lovely shading and all, and then I came to the Chinese Lanterns. We had some at our previous home, and they are brightest, cheeriest blooms! And the “skeletons” they leave behind are just fascinating. Love your work….keep on keeping on!
Bad week but great art, I especially like the last two. I admire the fact that you have got this far and I am sure you can hang in there. Anyone who can continue to draw through such a major move will certainly hang in there for this last few weeks and certainly deserves to grumble for an off week. We love your work and dedication. Karen
Thank Karen, it’s lovely to have my ‘internet’ friends for support and encouragement. 😊
We are here for you. X
I am particularly taken with the life-drawing, Sue and the physallis/Chinese lanterns are satisfying also. XX