Got itchy fingers this morning and I have to paint.
If I don't paint I'm going to burst, or even worse....start cleaning the oven.
Sometimes it's difficult to tell yourself,
'Right, now I am going to paint and be inspired.'
It's a bit like if you looked at your watch on a Friday evening and said,
'Okay everyone, it's seven o'clock, let's do the washing up and then party like its Nineteen Ninety Nine!'
(Or is that just me?)
Any how, two things helped me in my quest, first my trusty concertina Moleskine sketchbook, this one is from my holiday in Cornwall last year.
And this book:
It's not a prescriptive 'how to paint' type of book, it helps you to kick start your own painting and challenges you to step out of your comfort zone.
The illustrations themselves are a joy and it really gave me that push to put down the Brillo pad and get back in my studio.
Flora Bowley
Quarry Books
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Jeez girl, whatever you do DON'T start cleaning the oven! I know how you feel though; I've just bought some polymer clay and I'm dying to get started but actually I've got to clean the bathroom, hoover the Cat etc first.
ReplyDeleteHa! Ha! A kindred spirit! X
DeleteGet elbow deep in paint as quickly as possible. Do not let any dust bunnies distract you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn,
DeleteI'm enjoying the 'don't do the housework' advice!
Have a fab weekend x
omg i have just finished a post ready to go about this book! oh and i love the painting x
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great!
DeleteTell you what, when I win the lottery we'll both go on her workshop in Mexico.....have you seen her blog?!
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Oooo... I've ordered mine! excited! need to push myself too, love her freedom,brilliant! Great painting by the way.
ReplyDeleteThat's brilliant! Do let me know how you find it! X
DeleteSo happy to hear my book is helping to kick start some new creations...and keeping you away from the over ;)
ReplyDeletexo flora
Wow! Thanks Flora!
DeleteI am so pleased to hear from the actual author herself!
You've made my day!
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