In the zone, and riding high

Whenever I sit down at my art table I can never find my glasses. I decided to start the morning off by cleaning the table, and found these babies buried under piles of collage papers, and tubes of paint. Oy! 

New color combo
that I found by using up
leftover paint from
my husband’s paint palette. 

This is part of an email I sent to my dear artist friend – milady Wanda, this morning because I knew she’d understand..

I’ve been busy painting up a storm..you know those times when you’re completely in the zone, and it’s magical, and you like most everything you create? And, you’re open to exploring new ways of creating, new colors, new approach..that’s the place I’m in lately, which is why I’m so quiet. It’s been a while since this has happened..I’ve been quite bored, and stuck. But, I’m back to seeing the pure joy in creating art..thank GOODNESS!!! I’m covered in paint, and making soooooo much art.. I almost feel dizzy from the high I’m on. lol I’ll be back. 🙂 xoxoxoxoxo

Ah, yes..that “zone” all artists know about, and love. It does feel quite magical when the creative highs hit, and you get starry-eyed whenever you look at your work. It usually doesn’t last long, and we’re back to overly criticizing our work, beating ourselves up, and disliking everything we paint. I’m gonna ride this high as long as I can.  

Still under a heat advisory through Saturday at 9pm. It’s gonna be between 104 and 107F again today with high humidity. Shuuu! I hope it’s cooler where you are, and that you have a creatively fun weekend. xo 

What I’m watching: Atypical Season 4 – I hate to be negative about a series I’ve absolutely adored, but tbh, this isn’t my favorite season. Maybe it’s just me? 

Downton Abbey for the 4th or 5th time. I keep starting this one over from the beginning because for some reason I can’t seem to get through the entire series. I’m determined to watch to the end this time. 

Tara Brach interviews Natalie Goldberg: Writing and Haiku as Spiritual Practice – I’m a huge fan of Natalie Goldberg. I’ve read several of her books, and she inspired me to study Zen Buddhism years ago.