UPDATE: Progress is being made. Things will get a little better every day.
Things on my mind... besides The Hubs and all the stuff to deal with there...
Another Bra piece. Was I stupid to take this on?
"The Tree" being framed. Should be done tomorrow.
Certain housecleaning that needs to be done!! Tomorrow night!!
Family helping is a team building thing.
Another family member that is no help at all. "As much help as a sore butt to a shoemaker" to coin an old phrase. Raising an issue when she shouldn't. Adding unneeded stress.
Two funerals this week too. Sending thoughts and prayers those ways.
And about a thousand other things that are too numerous to mention. Little stinky things.
Tomorrow will be better. Better every day.
Stay tuned.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Blogtober six
Its been one, long, day.
The surgery went well, now to get on with the healing business. Thank you God and angels above.
Things I have learned today:
Having someone just sit with you while in the waiting room is something I will be doing for the next person. It means a BUNCH. I didn't think I needed anyone. I was all big in my big girlie pants, but man, it was nice when my sister and my cousin showed up just to sit with me. I will pass along the favor to the next friend or family member that needs me there. Whether they want me or not.
There is nothing better than hearing the words, "Everything went fine!"
I am grateful that technology is able to take the pain away and he can up the quality of his life.
Coming home to a quiet house is way too quiet and I don't want to do this on a regular basis.
Never will I underestimate the power of good thoughts and prayer. I am overwhelmed at the people on Facebook that prayed for us even when they didn't know what for. (I just asked for prayers without a reason until I knew it was ok with him to publicize) After, I am touched with the people that messaged us and just made conversation. Some you wouldn't expect.
A good laugh or a good conversation from our boys is priceless for recouperation, especially when they are too far away to be there in person and calling their visits in.
Now its decompression time. I have a cold, adult beverage and I am in for the night. I know he is trying to sleep with the stat-taking, poking and prodding nurses, but in good hands.
I will continue to pray for others: Shells, Bob, Willie, Dave, Matt, Tamie and family, and Marv's family, wishing them all comfort.
I believe my beverage needs refreshing and I want to just chill the rest of this evening. To all that read this: may your lives be blessed.
Stay tuned.
The surgery went well, now to get on with the healing business. Thank you God and angels above.
Things I have learned today:
Having someone just sit with you while in the waiting room is something I will be doing for the next person. It means a BUNCH. I didn't think I needed anyone. I was all big in my big girlie pants, but man, it was nice when my sister and my cousin showed up just to sit with me. I will pass along the favor to the next friend or family member that needs me there. Whether they want me or not.
There is nothing better than hearing the words, "Everything went fine!"
I am grateful that technology is able to take the pain away and he can up the quality of his life.
Coming home to a quiet house is way too quiet and I don't want to do this on a regular basis.
Never will I underestimate the power of good thoughts and prayer. I am overwhelmed at the people on Facebook that prayed for us even when they didn't know what for. (I just asked for prayers without a reason until I knew it was ok with him to publicize) After, I am touched with the people that messaged us and just made conversation. Some you wouldn't expect.
A good laugh or a good conversation from our boys is priceless for recouperation, especially when they are too far away to be there in person and calling their visits in.
Now its decompression time. I have a cold, adult beverage and I am in for the night. I know he is trying to sleep with the stat-taking, poking and prodding nurses, but in good hands.
I will continue to pray for others: Shells, Bob, Willie, Dave, Matt, Tamie and family, and Marv's family, wishing them all comfort.
I believe my beverage needs refreshing and I want to just chill the rest of this evening. To all that read this: may your lives be blessed.
Stay tuned.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Blogtober five
The night before surgery and looking forward to the better days ahead. Less pain on his part, and the waiting for this to happen since the day he had his pre-ops done, is not easy for him to do. With God's grace, we will make it through with the help of family and friends.
On the art side of the blog, I sent in my bra art and the committee sent me an email to ask if I would do a commission bra piece for the xray department, made of old mammography films. I wasn't going to do it, but then had an idea and said yes (hopefully will try to work it in sideways) . They are going to try to get them to me while I happen to be at the hospital tomorrow. We'll see what transpires.
Here is hoping that there are bright skies ahead. Stay tuned.
On the art side of the blog, I sent in my bra art and the committee sent me an email to ask if I would do a commission bra piece for the xray department, made of old mammography films. I wasn't going to do it, but then had an idea and said yes (hopefully will try to work it in sideways) . They are going to try to get them to me while I happen to be at the hospital tomorrow. We'll see what transpires.
Here is hoping that there are bright skies ahead. Stay tuned.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Blogtober four
I wondered about doing Blogtober because, in two days, The Hubs, is going in for surgery. He needs a total hip replacement. Actually, he needed it a while ago, but its now gotten very bad. So life will be pretty busy for me in the next few.
I am trying to catch up on a lot of things, like finish up the art I need to, so I can be available for nurse duty. I can't wait til he feels better again! He has to be off the ibuprofen that works for him for this week prior to surgery, so I know he is gritting his teeth more than usual now.
I need to clean the house for the company and 'help' that will probably be coming in. Groceries are bought, Laundry is done. Today is a chilly, cloudy, breezy fall day, and after having breakfast with my siblings and siblinginlaws, doing a little shopping and a farmers market, we are both kinda crashing at home for a bit right now.
He has been flipping between the ball game, (last one of the season) and the Nascar race, and then I hear him snore. Next I know, he's flipping the channels again.
Actually, once I get the Baby Shower present done, I think I am done with art until further notice. Although I may sketch a bit in the next few days.
I started the baby shower project yesterday. I dragged out my airbrush, blew the dust off of it and started painting. I am using the airbrush because its going to be a canvas hamper for the nursery. Because its collapsible, I didn't want to put thick paint that may crack off one day, not that I expect them to collapse it on a regular basis, but because its so movable.
Well, airbrushing takes practice. I love airbrushing, but I haven't practiced it in a while. I am now at the point that I either have to patch and make what I have done, WORK, or go out and buy another hamper and start over. I stopped when I got frustrated so getting back to it will take a bit of effort. Cleaning up messes isn't as fun as creating!
I guess I can leave this blog with an artistic thought though:
Enjoy whats left of the weekend!
Stay tuned!
I am trying to catch up on a lot of things, like finish up the art I need to, so I can be available for nurse duty. I can't wait til he feels better again! He has to be off the ibuprofen that works for him for this week prior to surgery, so I know he is gritting his teeth more than usual now.
I need to clean the house for the company and 'help' that will probably be coming in. Groceries are bought, Laundry is done. Today is a chilly, cloudy, breezy fall day, and after having breakfast with my siblings and siblinginlaws, doing a little shopping and a farmers market, we are both kinda crashing at home for a bit right now.
He has been flipping between the ball game, (last one of the season) and the Nascar race, and then I hear him snore. Next I know, he's flipping the channels again.
Actually, once I get the Baby Shower present done, I think I am done with art until further notice. Although I may sketch a bit in the next few days.
I started the baby shower project yesterday. I dragged out my airbrush, blew the dust off of it and started painting. I am using the airbrush because its going to be a canvas hamper for the nursery. Because its collapsible, I didn't want to put thick paint that may crack off one day, not that I expect them to collapse it on a regular basis, but because its so movable.
Well, airbrushing takes practice. I love airbrushing, but I haven't practiced it in a while. I am now at the point that I either have to patch and make what I have done, WORK, or go out and buy another hamper and start over. I stopped when I got frustrated so getting back to it will take a bit of effort. Cleaning up messes isn't as fun as creating!
I guess I can leave this blog with an artistic thought though:
Stay tuned!
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Blogtober three
A thought just occured to me while I watched my third tutorial video on Facebook this morning... that art is as relative as anything else in your life.
While I was watching this woman make an abstract painting in watercolors (no, I don't do watercolors but its fun to watch other medium artists do their thang) I realize that the theme of the painting that attracted me to watch in the first place is a definate difference in what she ended up with. (For the record I watched an Oil Painting technique this morning also, but I don't do that either. The third one was a Art Journalling video which I have tried, and basically suck at!)
While I appreciate the techniques and the creative mind she has, and the products she is touting on the video, I asked myself if I would buy that art from a booth. My answer is no. I gained appreciation for the piece by simply watching it be made, and if I saw it in a booth without that knowledge, I probably wouldn't value that piece as much. In other words, it was fun watching it become what it became. And the video did what she wanted, it taught me a few things.
Once the piece was done, it really didn't appeal to me personally. I look at this like looking at a catalog of clothes. Some may be beautiful on other people, but I know its not right for me. Some may be the right color, or some might be the right size, but I don't have to like them all. Its personal preference like the clothes you wear, the color you paint your walls or any other decision you make. You have to be COMFORTABLE with it. Something in that piece has to resonate with you.
I think that art is in the eye of the beholder, and there are as many tastes as there are people. You should always pick out your own art. What makes you say "WOW!" And it doesn't always have to match the sofa. The art you like says a lot about you. I like to ask myself what I like and don't like about every piece I consider.
For me, I think this blog has given me the determination of painting over a few canvasses that are less than loved that I have done. Make something better out of them. There are more canvasses being done these days than there are walls to hang them on. So the ultimate purpose of those canvasses, in the long run, are to make ME happy anyway, right? To express me.
Just my thoughts on a cool, blowy Blogtober morning....
Stay tuned!
While I was watching this woman make an abstract painting in watercolors (no, I don't do watercolors but its fun to watch other medium artists do their thang) I realize that the theme of the painting that attracted me to watch in the first place is a definate difference in what she ended up with. (For the record I watched an Oil Painting technique this morning also, but I don't do that either. The third one was a Art Journalling video which I have tried, and basically suck at!)
While I appreciate the techniques and the creative mind she has, and the products she is touting on the video, I asked myself if I would buy that art from a booth. My answer is no. I gained appreciation for the piece by simply watching it be made, and if I saw it in a booth without that knowledge, I probably wouldn't value that piece as much. In other words, it was fun watching it become what it became. And the video did what she wanted, it taught me a few things.
Once the piece was done, it really didn't appeal to me personally. I look at this like looking at a catalog of clothes. Some may be beautiful on other people, but I know its not right for me. Some may be the right color, or some might be the right size, but I don't have to like them all. Its personal preference like the clothes you wear, the color you paint your walls or any other decision you make. You have to be COMFORTABLE with it. Something in that piece has to resonate with you.
I think that art is in the eye of the beholder, and there are as many tastes as there are people. You should always pick out your own art. What makes you say "WOW!" And it doesn't always have to match the sofa. The art you like says a lot about you. I like to ask myself what I like and don't like about every piece I consider.
For me, I think this blog has given me the determination of painting over a few canvasses that are less than loved that I have done. Make something better out of them. There are more canvasses being done these days than there are walls to hang them on. So the ultimate purpose of those canvasses, in the long run, are to make ME happy anyway, right? To express me.
Just my thoughts on a cool, blowy Blogtober morning....
Stay tuned!
Friday, October 2, 2015
Friday, Blogtober 2 2015
Happy Friday! Did you know that Oct. 2 is Plaid Day? Yep, I read that on Facebook last night. And you know what they say, if its on Facebook it has to be true!
Well, I wore plaid today... (lumberjack red), and apparently nobody else got the memo. Oh well... it WAS chilly out, and the plaid WAS warm, and its comfy on casual Friday.
Besides that, its First Friday. Hoping to get down there tonight. And with fall comes the fish fries at the local Legion. Gonna go try that tonight.
But first a glass of wine to say goodbye to the workweek, and hello weekend.
See you tomorrow! Stay tuned!
Well, I wore plaid today... (lumberjack red), and apparently nobody else got the memo. Oh well... it WAS chilly out, and the plaid WAS warm, and its comfy on casual Friday.
Besides that, its First Friday. Hoping to get down there tonight. And with fall comes the fish fries at the local Legion. Gonna go try that tonight.
But first a glass of wine to say goodbye to the workweek, and hello weekend.
See you tomorrow! Stay tuned!
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Blogtober one.
Ok, we'll give it a shot, Blogtober, that is, with no promises.
Its 10pm on the first... can't wait too much longer to start Blogtober, but I'm in!
Well, as much as I hate to post things that I do for others before they get to see them, I doubt if they, or anyone close to them, will see them here.
This is a poem that I calligraphied, for a friend, and did the tree to match. So, although I don't get the poem, I like the tree. It is on parchment paper with walnut ink and sepia pen. The artwork is only laying in the frame before I left it for framing. I can't wait to see it done next week. I hope she likes it.
Next up: a baby nursery hamper and a rooster for a restaurant.
And a halloween sign.
Stay tuned!
Its 10pm on the first... can't wait too much longer to start Blogtober, but I'm in!
Well, as much as I hate to post things that I do for others before they get to see them, I doubt if they, or anyone close to them, will see them here.
This is a poem that I calligraphied, for a friend, and did the tree to match. So, although I don't get the poem, I like the tree. It is on parchment paper with walnut ink and sepia pen. The artwork is only laying in the frame before I left it for framing. I can't wait to see it done next week. I hope she likes it.
And a halloween sign.
Stay tuned!
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