So, Art of the Carolina's came and went in a flash. I always, always, always look so forward to that show. Its like a big family reunion. I think that this was my 9th year going, and I can't get enough of it. The energy, and the eye candy, and just so amazing. I demoed there again this year, and wow!! Just pure bliss! I don't think I even realized how exhausted I was......long, long days that seemed to slip by within minutes. I would get home at9 or 10ish each night, back up at 4:30am, and at the show by 8!!! Gotta love a great art getaway!!!
Somehow, the show leads to Art Overload for me. Maybe its all the eye candy, or all the ideas...or all the products that I just can't wait to try....then, I come back to my studio and want to play with it all at once..
I spent the Thanksgiving holiday clearing out some things in my studio....Oh, thats right, I got myself a Giant easel, and some Ginormous canvases....I will post some pics for you all soon. They both sit (a month later) still pristine...I did sit one of my journals on the easel to dry, so does that count for something.
I sent 2 full boxes of various art supplies to my son's art teacher...I just have a lot of stuff....Does one really need 11 filled watercolor palettes??? Really!! Or, 16 sets of watercolor pencils??? You see where this is going, right...
My clearing out project is still underway, but, I'm getting there. I also got a new "painting table", so I have to make room for it to go in my studio...Clearing out is so very refreshing. Sometimes, too much of a good thing, is not good at all...sometimes.
Anywho, I promise to come back before January rolls around....Promise!
Have a great Saturday!
Until next time,
Ophelia
11 comments:
Love the comment and its your birthday month too Happy birthday for then. x
Love your sense of humour - happy birthday and merry christmas :-)
Oh very pretty pages, all of them.
Hi! Oh hi, Ophelia! I have missed you, my sweet friend! Hope your December is wonderful! I can't wait to see your new art on those giant canvasses! K
Hi Ophelia. I'm so glad you have managed to keep on top of this challenge despite leading such a busy life - your pages are always fabulous. Your art getaway sounds awesome. Thanks for joining the calendar challenge and well done for keeping up all year! What an achievement! Didn't we do well? Maybe next year?! Kate x
P.S. 16 sets of watercolour pencils???! Really?!
Sounds like someone has been having fun! New supplies to play with and clearing out of the old. What a perfect time of year for a fresh studio. Can't wait to see what you paint first. I think this journal drying on the easel counts. lol
Hope you are enjoying your holiday season.
Hugs,
Tammy
I hate clutter too, and the stuff in here is taking over, so may have to take a leaf out of your book. Glad to see you posting again, and a bit envious of Art in the Carolinas - a place I've never visited but would like to!
Yay for you! Glad you're taking a chance on some big canvases! It's SO much fun. When is your Birthday? Mine was the 9th. Looks like you and I are both December babies. Take care of you :)
beautiful colors on your calendar, and hope you have a great birthday!
I also love your sense of humor for your blog..pretty funny!
I look forward to seeing those giant canvases! I love visiting your blog. I will be following! Hope you'll visit me too!
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Great pages, Ophelia! I can really relate to your "Art Overload" pages. I experience the very same thing so I'm happy to know I'm in good company :o)
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