Hello! We finally have the Internet again and I am glad to be back here. In some ways it was very helpful to be forced to go internet-free for few weeks. I noticed how many important things are done online nowadays, but also how much time I waste in the mindless web-surfing following link after link after link in the endless trail.
I had a moment of self-doubt and questioning fuelled by seeing the work of so many talented people: everyone’s families and houses seem to be perfect; everyone seems to be progressing faster and achieving much more in their chosen field than I am; and everyone seems to be able to successfully juggle incredible number of responsibilities. Yes, I know that these perceptions are wrong, but still I was wondering if I should be able to do more or better or faster or differently.
I haven’t sketched or painted during the move (no motivation, desire, time or energy) and then I missed it. I started to notice the beauty abundant in my immediate environment and I wanted to record it. I was feeling cranky and impatient and I needed my life to contain the simple act of putting pen to paper. I needed to pause and really look at the world and sing the praise to it the only way I know how – by drawing and painting. My world is gentler, safer and happier place when I paint. I guess for me that’s good enough reason to keep on painting.
Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolour and Daler-Rowney acrylic ink in Moleskine watercolour sketchbook (Landscape 21×13 cm)
The painting is beautiful…. I envy you the peace. I often think I want to give up so much time on the internet – but as you point out, so much is done here.
Thank you, Annie. I didn’t really feel peaceful, though I should, but maybe drawing and painting more will help.
Nice to see you back. I love your photo of the wattle against the blue sky and your painting is lovely.
I hope the move went smoothly and everyone is settling in to life in a new town.
Ruth, thank you. Move was fine and we are slowly getting used to the new place and starting to build some new friendships.
i’ve pinned this to pinterest, love it
Thank you