Compelled To Live Boldly
9×12 Gouache portrait painting
Available here

I have been posting on IG for the past 5 days, and the results have been somewhat surprising. 

Deliberate and Spontaneous
9×12 Gouache portrait painting
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Did IG get rid of all the NFT scammers and spammers who leave comments wanting to post your photo on their IG for “only $39.99 a pop”? Or did they finally realize it doesn’t work for them, and they all quit? Or have I not been using the right hashtags to attract them? hm..

Mind Lost in Labyrinth of Self
9×12 Gouache portrait painting
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Whatever the case might be, it’s been incredibly quiet, and almost enjoyable. I say “almost” because it’s still Instagram, and I’ve felt a certain negative way about the site for years. It might take a minute, but if it stays like this, I might actually start liking IG again. I used to love the site before FB bought it (and ruined it, imo). 

I think one thing that’s helped to quiet down the unnecessary noise is – I turned off messaging to anyone who isn’t following me. I didn’t know this was an option until I recently found it in my settings. I highly suggest turning it on. If people can’t be bothered to follow, then why waste time reading or responding to their messages? It’s only fair. 

Something Unspoken
9×12 Gouache portrait painting
Available here

The 100 Day Project is in full swing, and so far I’m keeping up with posting on IG every day. I wasn’t sure if I’d find it too stressful because of everything else I have going on, but so far, so good. Just taking it one day at a time. 

If you’re doing the project, and want to follow me, you can find me here. 

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You will find these paintings and others in my shop. Have a lovely weekend!