Happy New Year everyone!
It's traditional at the beginning of a new year to make resolutions and I thought it would be fun to think about all those quirky idiosyncracies that make us artists and with the help of my friends from Art Colony and those on facebook I have compiled a list of 12 resolutions. Why twelve? ... one to break for each month of the year of course :)
12 New year Resolutions for a watercolour artist!
1. I will try not to be late for a meeting or appointment because I suddenly knew exactly what that important detail of my latest painting was that I just had to fix it while it was fresh in my mind.
2. When I go out, I will refrain from always stopping and gazing at the world around me especially when I’m standing in the entrance of a public building or at the top or bottom of the escalator.
3. I will place my tea/coffee or other beverage on the opposite side to my paint water with a saucer over the top.
4. I will not worry so much about the tidiness of my studio space and explain my deplorably bad housekeeping by saying, "it's a work-in-progress..."
5. I will refrain from using my calming strategy (reaching for my favourite softest brush and stroking against my cheek or hand while I think about how to fix the latest mistake) on the cat, dog or any other family members. It doesn’t seem to help to fix their mistakes!
6. I will try my hardest not to stare at people in a queue as I break their faces up into shadows and lines, colours and shapes and look for colours under the skin tones.
7. I will not bore my family by exclaiming that’s not just yellow that’s raw sienna with a hint of quin gold and then glazed with a very pale wash of brown madder
8. I will not drive with a camera on the steering wheel to catch pieces of landscape and I will also pull over if I see something beautiful instead of driving all over the road as I gaze out my window!
9. I WILL stop and take a photo no matter what...instead of grieving over it, 10 miles down the road!!
10. I will remember to take off my coat before I start painting and end up getting the paint all over my sleeves!
11. I will not keep my eraser next to my healthy carrot stick snacks while sketching plein aire
12. I will market my latest abstract watercolour poured white socks as designer label originals and not just throw them in the washing machine.
Ona
ok I've just picked my self off the floor. That was a BRILLIANT start to the new year I havent laughed as much in a long time. Mind you I think i will break them all in the first week LOL
ReplyDeletehappy New year
Kate
That is brilliant Ona! Thanks for a wonderful start! On a more serious note, mine is to take some serious time out to devote to my painting! all good wishes for a wonderful new year to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the fun Kate and Brinda.
ReplyDeleteThats a good resolution to work towards Brinda :)
Ona
I like that sentiment 'one to break each month'. haha. This is a really good post! And your resolutions are precious. I wouldn't give up the calming strategy though...
ReplyDeleteTo be totally honest Katherine,even if I really wanted to I don't think I could. Its such an instinctive thing...and it works :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the list Ona..saves me writing one up! lol A very Happy New Year to you and yours from me and mine.
ReplyDeletePene xx
What a wonderful list of resolutions...and a great introduction to your blog. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Collie and thanks for visiting my blog. Glad you enjoyed the resolutions :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great list!! I particularly like #9, how many times have I done this? However, I think the cars behind me appreciate the fact that I didn't stop dead in the middle of the road! (grin ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat List Ona, Brought a smile to my face! When my wife and I go for a long drive she brings a book to fill in those moments when I just have to stop and take photos.
ReplyDeleteGlad it made you smile Joe :) yes, I have to have my camera with me too.
ReplyDeleteOna