the journey ...

I'm only '62' but ...

over the years I've learned ...

one or two things here and there ...

one important piece of information that

was passed on to me when my two were littles ...

'you're only as good as your next piece'

This hit me as harsh but

I saw the truth in those words.

So they immediately became motivational.

This morning I watched a video clip a friend does

on artists called

'Eye for Art' by Paul O'Neill

The artist spoke of how a creative can feel a bit of a let down 

when finishing a piece.

My mind understood this and his next words

resonated as well. 

I can feel this way when I finish a piece that I've been so 

focused on. However, it doesn't last long because

I'm already turning to the next. It's usually already drawn

or painted and staring at me with a small pile of 

materials I've begun to gather. And the thoughts of 

'what crazy idea will come to life on this piece' ...

after all ... You are only as good as your next piece!!

... and that my friends is freaking exciting to Moi!

My day typically starts with a large strong cuppa Chai.

To begin a canvas, I usually see how

much I can pull from my limited stash.

Ideas are normally hand written and changed

as the piece often tells me a different story 

once I begin working. 

I still can't remember what I was thinking 

when I decided to add this little one peeking

over the top of the big guy.

...and so the story in my head started.

He soon became the son to this massive

amazing Father dragon.

The father told me his son was 

being very reluctant about

his first flying lesson.

I take a ton of pictures, I always have.

Even before camera phones!

My brain sees patterns.

I was an extreme Tetris player

at one point ... until I realized what 

a time waster it was. Many other

things to do that were so much 

more creative.

The above became the background.

... or is this my best side?

'Father and Son, first flying lesson'

This is being taught for 

Chandail Needle Work 

in Houston, Texas

June 4, 5 and 6, 2021