I'm the same way - I need to work slowly and steadily towards what's due next week or month. I wake early and spend half an hour doodling, making lists and writing over coffee.
Many, many moons ago I took up rowing. I left after a season because I couldn't handle the stress of having to rush as soon as I got up. I would lay awake at 3am thinking, "what if I miss my alarm and let down the team?!"
Oh I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who likes to work slowly, steadily... and that you like enjoying your mornings too!!! Let's both keep it up!!! And thanks for the good luck!!! 💚💚
Ducks in a row is brilliant and just showed my wife who asked if we can buy them as prints? I was thinking the same thing. So sweet and we love our kayaking, boats and of course ducks!
I'm delighted that you love the backstory for Ducks... and I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who gets agitated if asked to do frantic! Here's to slow, steady and sedate times!!! 💚💚💚
You are so wise! I am thinking you are wise to take your breakfast time and the wisdom returns to you in that time. Congratulations on the exhibit! So amazing! Wishing you more slow time ahead!
Thank you so much Mary!! In the lead up to my exhibit opening I am indeed building in some very slow times: time to read classic suspense novels, some slow-food recipes to try and even a short and slow train ride! I hope you too are having some relaxing slow times too!!! 💚💚 And thanks again!!
Delightful as ever, Sue. And I like your philosophy of starting a project immediately instead of relying on the adrenalin rush to power you through a hectic, sprint to the deadline. It truly becomes a "dead" line after one is done with that nonsense. (This reminds me of what my orthopedist told me about recovering from knee replacement surgery: "it's a marathon, not a sprint."
Thank you so much!!! Yes!! I agree with your orthopedist. All of life is a marathon and the questions are: how to make it sustainable, how to not wear ourselves out over stuff, how to maintain one's creativity, sense of fun and happiness over the long haul. 💚💚
Yes, and I am letting you know my thoughts and feelings, since I know how it feels to work in a void and feel like you are spitting into the wind. This is just to let you know your work is wonderful and I love it.
Oh I appreciate your comment more than I can say!! It does indeed sometimes feel like I'm in a void spitting into the wind! Your comment means so much to me that I've done a screenshot of it so I can save it to reread as needed! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 💚
I'm the same way - I need to work slowly and steadily towards what's due next week or month. I wake early and spend half an hour doodling, making lists and writing over coffee.
Many, many moons ago I took up rowing. I left after a season because I couldn't handle the stress of having to rush as soon as I got up. I would lay awake at 3am thinking, "what if I miss my alarm and let down the team?!"
My mornings are much more enjoyable now.
Good luck at your show!
Oh I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who likes to work slowly, steadily... and that you like enjoying your mornings too!!! Let's both keep it up!!! And thanks for the good luck!!! 💚💚
Ducks in a row is brilliant and just showed my wife who asked if we can buy them as prints? I was thinking the same thing. So sweet and we love our kayaking, boats and of course ducks!
Thank you so much for your kind comment!! Yes, I can make an art print for you! Give me a short time span and I'll write to you here 🤗
Nick, as per your request here's an art print of my "Ducks In A Row". The small print 19 x 9 inches is just one inch larger than my original artwork. I hope you'll like the print! https://society6.com/product/ducks-in-a-row8585893_print?sku=s6-27763936p4a1v46
Thanks I had a quick look the other day but will make a purchase next week.
👍👍💚💚 Thank you!!!
I hope your eyebrows are smooth :) :) :)
Love this. Love the glimpse into the studio reality. Love your celebration of slow and steady.
And huge congrats on the exhibit!!!
I'm so glad you loved it!!! Thank you so much for celebrating with me!!!! 💚💚💚💚😘
Another wonderful post, Sue! Ducks are my absolutely favourite animal, and as for 'ducks in a row' - such an awesome idea! ♥️
Thank you so much!!! I'm glad you like it!!! 💚💚💚
I love Ducks In A Row painting. It's a brilliant idea. All the best for your upcoming exhibition.
Thank you so much for your good wishes!!!! I'm delighted you like my painting!!!
“No rush, but hurry up...” my husband’s constant refrain.
OMG!! And what is your accuracy rate at throwing pillows? 🤣🤣 😘
It definitely does not get me to move faster, let me tell ya!
It wouldn't get me moving any faster either!!!
Brilliant ducks in a row, row, row, but I love all the morning drawings, Sue!
Thank you so much!!! I'll keep them coming... 😊
I love the backstory for Ducks in Row! (I don't do frantic either. I will if I have to, but it makes me agitated.)
I'm delighted that you love the backstory for Ducks... and I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who gets agitated if asked to do frantic! Here's to slow, steady and sedate times!!! 💚💚💚
Absolutely!
I love trains. 🤗
Glad to know I'm not the only one!!! 💚💚💚
You are so wise! I am thinking you are wise to take your breakfast time and the wisdom returns to you in that time. Congratulations on the exhibit! So amazing! Wishing you more slow time ahead!
Thank you so much Mary!! In the lead up to my exhibit opening I am indeed building in some very slow times: time to read classic suspense novels, some slow-food recipes to try and even a short and slow train ride! I hope you too are having some relaxing slow times too!!! 💚💚 And thanks again!!
Delightful as ever, Sue. And I like your philosophy of starting a project immediately instead of relying on the adrenalin rush to power you through a hectic, sprint to the deadline. It truly becomes a "dead" line after one is done with that nonsense. (This reminds me of what my orthopedist told me about recovering from knee replacement surgery: "it's a marathon, not a sprint."
Thank you so much!!! Yes!! I agree with your orthopedist. All of life is a marathon and the questions are: how to make it sustainable, how to not wear ourselves out over stuff, how to maintain one's creativity, sense of fun and happiness over the long haul. 💚💚
I love the ducks in a row! I'm excited for your next show!
Thank you so much!!! I'm excited too!!! 💚💚💚
Thank you for making me smile, always.
I'm glad to hear you smiled!!! That makes me smile!!!! 😊💚
I can't wait to see the show! Congrats!
Thank you so much!!! It would be fun, if it works out, to see you again in person!! 💚
How sweet and whimsical!
Aww thank you!!! I'm glad you enjoyed my work!!
Yes, and I am letting you know my thoughts and feelings, since I know how it feels to work in a void and feel like you are spitting into the wind. This is just to let you know your work is wonderful and I love it.
Oh I appreciate your comment more than I can say!! It does indeed sometimes feel like I'm in a void spitting into the wind! Your comment means so much to me that I've done a screenshot of it so I can save it to reread as needed! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 💚
My pleasure!
One of my favorites!
Thank you!!! I'm glad!!