The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist

Monday, January 2, 2012

TIME!!! Wow, here it is ~ already the 2nd day of the New Year. And a Monday. There is something about the word Monday that makes me want to NOT do anything. But, that will not work ~ it's the first week in a new year and there are more than a few things that need my attention today.

As promised, I am posting the art I made yesterday. The mixed media piece is 9" x 12" and I had fun doing it. Corrine's words, "Let Go" kept running through my mind, so "let go" I did! It felt good to just let it develop into what it is. the Inchies speak for themselves. One a day ~ this means I only have 363 to go! It will be interesting to see what might develop from these.

I want to paint more today, so I better get those Monday tasks done. The sooner I can get into the studio, the better.

Happy Monday!

3 comments:

Terra said...: I like these 2 art works of yours, they have a happy feel to them.
Happy 2012. I will be writing and you will be creating art, two complementary pastimes.; January 2, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Anonymous said...: Yeah Audrey! I love that you let go, inchies huh, good for you, that is way too small for me, not enough room to spray paint!!!! Great way to start the new year! Glad my messy creativity sparked you on. xox Corrine; January 2, 2012 at 7:10 PM
yoborobo said...: I love your mixed media piece, Audrey! Lots of energy in the one. Happy New Year to you, and I hope this year is full of fun and friendship, and flinging paint! xox Pam; January 3, 2012 at 11:14 AM

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