© Katie Jeanne Wood
Frost and Storm
abstract painting
Small to large prints are available HERE

I was in the studio for hours last weekend, and had a miserable time. Looking back now, I was forcing myself to work when all I really wanted to do was relax, maybe watch a movie or meditate instead. 

Even though nothing was clicking, and I was struggling hard, my brain wouldn’t accept that I wasn’t in the mood to paint. I’m an artist. I’m supposed to LOVE painting is what I kept telling myself. Most of the time, that’s true, but painting is my full-time job. It’s not something I do in my spare time as a hobby. It’s work. 

Artists get tired/bored/burnt out from their job, and need rest, just like everyone else.

After painting several light colored abstracts, and not being happy with any of them, I finally liked this dark one.  

The title comes from the frost and snowstorm we had recently. It was quite a magical day. The snow came and left in just a couple hours. I love when that happens. 

Small to large prints are available HERE

What I’m reading: Kyffin Williams and the Welsh Landscape. I just love Kyffin’s work, and wrote about him back in 2017. 

Watching: Nomadland on Hulu – I didn’t think it was as sad as I’ve read it was, thankfully..kept waiting for something to happen, but nothing tragic did. 

One thing I don’t think I’ve ever shared here is that I watch a lot of nomads, van lifers, and tiny house people on Youtube. I find the lifestyle intriguing, and might try the van/camper life some day.  

My favorites youtubers (not in any order): Elsa Rhae & Barron, Hanna Lee Duggan, Isabel Paige, The Cottage Fairy, Living Big in a Tiny House, Jonna Jinton, Tiny Home Tours, Eamond & Bec, Tiny House Giant Journey, Her 86m2, NEVER TOO SMALL, Stephi Lee, Mother The Mountain Farm, Daughter of Old 

I hope you have a lovely weekend. I’ll see you sometime next week. xo

I’m having a sale on top of a sale. Take an additional 10% off already reduced prices. Some paintings have been marked down 75%. If you’re looking for some art at reduced prices, now is your chance. New stuff is being added almost every day. 

 

 

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