I have quite a few good-sized bowls coming out. Thought I’d share.
I’m also plugging away at another big watercolor. They take a ridiculous amount of time…I’m trying not to ask the question if they are quantifiably “worth it”. If I were to be paid by the hour, these paintings would be incredibly expensive (like Trump might hang them up next to his golden toilet expensive). Whether I get paid at all is the hard part of justifying why I do what I do -ever.
I just have to quiet my mind and say “don’t think… don’t quit… this was the gift God gave you. God didn’t give you accounting skills, corporate feistiness or amazing memorization… All you can do is show up everyday and use what God gave you… have faith… have faith… Listen to your inner voice… there has to be a reason you intuitively know how to do all things artsy… don’t quit… don’t quit…
Yes. Yes I do. I talk to myself all day. You don’t?
I also tell myself to shut-up all day too… What, you don’t?
Ha. OK. On with the show…
Here are some pieces that came out of the kiln this week.
As I look at these, I am reminded I should make some more of my own stamps. I like how soft and non-mechanized they look. They make my work more personal. Note to self – make more stamps…
Here is the new painting I am working on. I challenged myself to quite a funky perspective. I am looking down on the subject matter. I hope I can pull it off… still so much to fill in/block off… boy that’s going to take A LOT of time…
It’s been cold and wet for well over a week. I find it so hard to motivate myself. I am going to have to revert back to talking to myself just to get myself out of this chair.
…Get up. You don’t have that much time…If you don’t work on this thing you’ll never finish it… No. sitting on the couch wrapped up in a blanket bingeing Netflix is totally out of the question…You’re an adult right? Adults do responsible things all day? Go do something “responsible”…
What? Oh come on. You do talk to yourself too right?
I thought so. Totally normal ;)
Be Creative Mary 
I’ve always loved your pottery and this new watercolour looks very promising.
So needed to hear this today. Lol. As I sit here watching a show I have seen numerous times. Time to create!!
Ha. I knew I wasn’t alone. Caught! Now get your butt off the couch and go create something ;)
Mary, your bowls are just beautiful. Don’t ever give up. Just remember what a talented artist you are. It just amazes me all the beautiful art you have created. You go girl! And yes, I talk to myself all the time too.