The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Grey Day

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Grey Day

It is an overcast, grey day, and I am trying to rev up a surge of motivation. I have three paintings started, a bedroom with the walls half painted, a studio that looks like it has been ransacked, and a "to do" list a mile long. And little energy. Not feeling completely up to par most of yesterday, I went to bed feeling even worse, hoping for a full recovery by morning. I am feeling better, but I don't have that urge to get moving. I think I will have a big glass of OJ, decide what to tackle first, and then take it as it comes.

I hope all of you have a good day and accomplish whatever it is you set out to do!

4 comments:

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: Don't do anything!
REST! That's how I felt when I came down with this *bug*, and not an attractive one like your pic!

XXOO!!!
Anne

P.S. The list will still be there.... ;); September 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM
audrey said...: Thanks, Anne. You might be right. I am one of those "go go go" people. Maybe a day of rest is just what I need.; September 17, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Marlene said...: Feel better Audrey and rest is a good idea. The dragonfly is lovely!; September 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM
audrey said...: Thank you, Marlene.; September 17, 2009 at 10:24 PM

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