Reflection. x 11 gouache on black
My favourite paintings are imagined, to just think & paint & play.. not having to research, grid and focus.. I painted the bear above as I watched the rain & listened to a podcast. painting the water dots was meditative, it puts me I the zone'.
There is a new podcast I discovered and enjoy he is: Mr. Ballen
He shares true stories that leave me thinking: WOW! Holy cow.. I love how he tells stories, he keeps me on the edge of my seat at times. As a matter of fact.. I was listening intently to one story about an 'haunted house' (home alone) and Storm opened the screen door, said something and I just about jumped through the studio roof. lol He left about 30 minutes prior but returned unknown to me or the dogs. Not because I was 'frightened - it was that he tell stories that are completely absorbing, I was not prepared to be interrupted. The more I've listened, I've learn he was a former navy seal & has experienced quit the adventures. Some true crime are awful, he shared details on a few cases (like Robert Pickton) that I was aware of - yet not aware of the details. He also addresses his personal issues with alcohol, depression and anxiety... I like him. He has set up a charity to help families of some of these stories he shares. Mr. Ballen also shares medical stories - I've not listened to them, yet.
The mushroom bag Storm made is the gift that keeps on giving! 2 new batches have sprouted and today I'm excited for beef fried rice & fresh oyster mushrooms. My garden has also started to finally produce, cucumbers, tomatoes and zucchini! Cucumbers were a staple in the bible but I find they are limited in what we can do with them, today I'm on a mission to make something cucumber'. My neighbour has been producing for a while, next year I know where to buy my plants & the beds will be ready this fall, for as soon as possible planting in the spring. I'm not confident about squash quantities this year but we still have a few hot days ahead, fall is definitely in the air.
I've created a project that I am LOVING! I'm painting about 3 paintings a day, 2 on my project and usually a warm up.
I'm hopeful it will be ready for this spring! I've decided not to share until it is complete. Less time on social media is more time at my desk. Are you aware of ASMR videos, some are said to help people sleep... this one was been seen over 106 million times. Sleep!? I can hardly listen' for 5 minutes it's annoying. BUT, I think it's one reason I enjoy Ruth Wilshaw (gouache painter) as her voice while painting is very relaxing. The article focused on people eating (the new trend) and frankly, I was grossed out. I don't get it, watching people shove food in their face does not do it' for me but clearly it does for many. It didn't make me hungry - if anything I lost my appetite. Isn't it amazing what the WWW has introduced us to- and all there is to explore?
Do you use AI Chat GPT? BE warned: watch this - your brain depends on it. CHAT GPT can actually make us dumber, proven. We won't even see the results for a few years & that's frightening (more than Mr. Ballen) BUT if you have children - this is a must watch!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wXlmlIXJOI. using chatGPT all the time, is hurting your brain. FACT.
USE IT OR LOSE IT! This is no exception.
Time to create! Enjoy this day the Lord has made.
My favourite paintings are imagined, to just think & paint & play.. not having to research, grid and focus.. I painted the bear above as I watched the rain & listened to a podcast. painting the water dots was meditative, it puts me I the zone'.
There is a new podcast I discovered and enjoy he is: Mr. Ballen
He shares true stories that leave me thinking: WOW! Holy cow.. I love how he tells stories, he keeps me on the edge of my seat at times. As a matter of fact.. I was listening intently to one story about an 'haunted house' (home alone) and Storm opened the screen door, said something and I just about jumped through the studio roof. lol He left about 30 minutes prior but returned unknown to me or the dogs. Not because I was 'frightened - it was that he tell stories that are completely absorbing, I was not prepared to be interrupted. The more I've listened, I've learn he was a former navy seal & has experienced quit the adventures. Some true crime are awful, he shared details on a few cases (like Robert Pickton) that I was aware of - yet not aware of the details. He also addresses his personal issues with alcohol, depression and anxiety... I like him. He has set up a charity to help families of some of these stories he shares. Mr. Ballen also shares medical stories - I've not listened to them, yet.
The mushroom bag Storm made is the gift that keeps on giving! 2 new batches have sprouted and today I'm excited for beef fried rice & fresh oyster mushrooms. My garden has also started to finally produce, cucumbers, tomatoes and zucchini! Cucumbers were a staple in the bible but I find they are limited in what we can do with them, today I'm on a mission to make something cucumber'. My neighbour has been producing for a while, next year I know where to buy my plants & the beds will be ready this fall, for as soon as possible planting in the spring. I'm not confident about squash quantities this year but we still have a few hot days ahead, fall is definitely in the air.
I've created a project that I am LOVING! I'm painting about 3 paintings a day, 2 on my project and usually a warm up.
I'm hopeful it will be ready for this spring! I've decided not to share until it is complete. Less time on social media is more time at my desk. Are you aware of ASMR videos, some are said to help people sleep... this one was been seen over 106 million times. Sleep!? I can hardly listen' for 5 minutes it's annoying. BUT, I think it's one reason I enjoy Ruth Wilshaw (gouache painter) as her voice while painting is very relaxing. The article focused on people eating (the new trend) and frankly, I was grossed out. I don't get it, watching people shove food in their face does not do it' for me but clearly it does for many. It didn't make me hungry - if anything I lost my appetite. Isn't it amazing what the WWW has introduced us to- and all there is to explore?
Do you use AI Chat GPT? BE warned: watch this - your brain depends on it. CHAT GPT can actually make us dumber, proven. We won't even see the results for a few years & that's frightening (more than Mr. Ballen) BUT if you have children - this is a must watch!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wXlmlIXJOI. using chatGPT all the time, is hurting your brain. FACT.
USE IT OR LOSE IT! This is no exception.
Time to create! Enjoy this day the Lord has made.
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