Being Afraid - And Doing it Anyway...

Good Tuesday morning everyone...

Gosh, Day 1 of Spring Break was great! If, that is, you consider cleaning out closets and such great! But, it all had to be done. My day one was filled with errands, cleaning, and doing all of those things that I had been putting off for like forever...see, procrastination usually ends up biting me right back! But, at least all the items from yesterday have been checked off, and today begins a new checklist!!

As you might imagine, the weekend was spent on the baseball field...sigh...no need for me to get tired of it already...August is a long way away! At least the weather was nice!!

Ok....I have an admission...for about 2 or 3 years now, I have been wanting to take a class at the Durham Arts Council. Its called Painting Gone Wild. Monday nights, eight weeks, blah, blah, blah...here's the kicker...I am not really familiar with Durham, and only knew that this place was somewhere downtown, but I never signed up for the class because I was too afraid to try to find the place! Silly huh....talk about letting fear control you!

Well, by golly, I decided it was time! I navigated those one way streets - um, thank you lady in my GPS, and found my self a park - thank you GOD! And, up I went...a nervous wreck! Not only had conquered the traffic, and parking, but this class is all about some painting on CANVAS!!

Now, mind you....I have tons of canvases, and even a shiny new easel, but well, lets just say that this is going to be a new chapter!!!

The instructor is Lisa Creed!! LOVE her! She is very much into letting it flow! Just allow the painting to speak to you....ummm...ok....

Hhhmmm...I guess I'm getting the silent treatment!!!

Pick a color and just paint the whole thing....ok...I can do that....

Not even sure of where we're going on this ride, because someone has yet to say a word to me!!!

Totally different direction by the end of the night....9pm rolled around way too fast!

I will spend some time with this gal, and see if she will open up to me a bit more :)

So there you have it fear!! Not only did I find my way there....but, I painted the heck out of this canvas!!!

When it decides to say something to me, I will let you guys know and keep you posted on where we're going with it!!

Until next time,

Ophelia

Where Ya Been Girl????

Happy Friday Everyone!! I seriously can not believe that it has been so long since I've logged into Blogger! Seriously! I have had the best intentions...literally, for weeks now....Ophelia, blog today....and, well, sigh, it just hasn't happened!
There has been so much to share...really, I have been in my studio daily, but, the computer and I have been separated, I guess...just simply haven't taken time to blog, or get around to all of my favorite places in BlogLand...it seems that I came into what has been the real issue.....

So, "Ophelia, Blog", simply just gets moved, or put off, and days turn into weeks, and so there ya have it...

This month has honestly been an Art-A-Palooza kinda month! My art bags have been packed, and unpacked, and packed some more....and, well, it has truly been delightful! Between workshops at Jerry's, demos at Jerry's, and some other demos and lectures I have done, I have to say, I truly enjoy the world of art!

And, today, officially begins my Spring Break....THANK YOU LORD!! You know how you have those days, and you truly feel that you can not take one more minute...well, that is where I was...I am so thankful that this break has rolled around...at the perfect time, because, honestly, I could not take one more day!!!

So, I hope you all enjoy the beginnings of a beautiful weekend. You'll never guess this one, but baseball has begun, so....I'll be in South - something Virginia all weekend on the baseball field...Yee Haw! I have big plans however to steal some time away in my studio...
Let the massive rest and relaxation begin!!!
Until next time,
Ophelia

Creative Weekend Ahead!

Good Friday Morning everyone!
My bags are all packed...again for what is ahaping up to be an inspiring weekend of creative events!
Today, I head over to Raleigh for a demo/lecture with students at North Raleigh Christian Academy...um... If I spend all day everyday with middleschoolers, please tell me why I'm so nervous!!!

I just love my train case that I found....it really holds a lot of stuff. Somehow it seems that I am always packing so much stuff to bring along with me. I guess the teacher in me is just always overly prepared!!!

Tomorrow, I get to hang out with my friend Patri for some art play and show and tell as she just returned from Art&Soul!! I can't wait because I am always so inspired by playing with Patti in her Art House!!!
Then, on Sunday...you guessed it, Im heading to Jerrys for a dwmo with Matisse Paints and mediums...
Seems this promises to be a fun, messy, and creative weekend!!! Wish me luck!!
Until next time,
Ophelia

A Monday Morning Pep Talk

Good Monday Morning Everyone,

We are expecting a wee bit of snow this morning, and our schools are on a two hour delay, so, you know what I've been doing with my extra time---sleep in, NOT!!

I didn't realize until I scanned this, that you can barely read what I have written...I'll go back and work on that!

Anywho, I find, that I am so very often my own worst enemy. Stinkin' thinkin' over everything. So much so, that I never take chances on anything. I honestly thought that I would have "gotten over myself" on this one a long time ago, but, it creeps back in with every new opportunity that presents itself....

I really have to learn to just put my blinders on and just go. Know what I mean????

Well, I hope that you all enjoy your day.... I am off to make the most of every moment!!!

Until next time,

Ophelia

Getting Ready!!

Good Early Sunday Morning everyone....
I woke up super early this morning...3ish to prepare for my demo at Jerrys today.
Today, I'm playing around with Turner watercolors and my trusty Strathmore journal..
I hope my energy will hold out!!!
Hope that you guys enjoy your day!!
Until next time,
Ophelia

Random Thoughts...

Happy Wednesday everyone!!

It seems, that I have some living to do....
Enjoy your day everyone,
Until next time,
Ophelia

A Do-Over....

Good Monday Morning......

I will begin again today....not going back, but moving forward...no excuses for what happened in the past, just today..looking ahead...moving forward.

I love that my journal allows me to grow, to become, and be me.....to be free.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Until next time,

Ophelia