BJayhu's Blog
(for better or worse)
(for better or worse)
Well, I've hit a wall... no commissions in the near future so I'm at a loss as what to keep my hands busy. So today I practiced my drafting skills, I haven't used those skills since 1992! I'm hoping for a new kitchen in the next few months. Trying to find a contractor that works with kitchens has turned out to be a bit of a challenge but I'm excited at the prospect of new construction. Next step is to beg the bank the moolah to accomplish this vision!
So I sit here at the computer, thinking it's time for an animal.... but what.... stay tuned. The dreary period of September should be motivation to create but, eh... just get on with it, find that elusive gem and get busy! Dog Days of Summer???
I suggested this to Terry the other day... like is it when you've been enjoying the great weather (mostly... can we all say "heat bubble") and yet there is still so much summer left to enjoy? I think my garden is loving the heat when I've given my plants enough water, still waiting for my zucchini's to explode. We've taken our road trip to Alberta this year, happy to have seen our families after this past year and the new baby in our driveway managed very well! Our next trip to Alberta will be in August to attend a family wedding! Can't wait for this. Art... this is what I do but summer is distracting. I have done a few pieces just for me because it is a subject or a technique I've wanted to try but I have now buckled down to a few commissions. The one I'm working on at the moment is a double portrait of a very beautiful couple that will be given as a gift by the commissioner. I hope to be able to post it here and Instagram once it has been gifted. I also have an upcoming commission of a dog which will be a memorial piece, I'm excited! Well, I better get going so I can get this piece completed... Have a great dog day :) Spring is definitely my favourite season. Everything is coming alive, there is fresh green everywhere, blossoms everywhere and the hope for a fantastic year! I've been busy getting my yard into shape so all my shrubs and garden areas have a great start for growth.
I have had time to do some art for me, one being a portrait for a friend of her and her husband. I was nervous to gift it to her but she loves it and hopefully it will help heal the heart. I've also decided to find one of my own photos to use as reference in hopes of one day entering an art show. I've also had some great ideas for future art with the help of photoshop to make a reference photo. I've been commissioned to do more people so wish me luck! .... also, Covid vaccinations have been had this month so hopefully a trip or two to Alberta will be happening this summer. Damn I miss my kids and grandkids! Happy New Year? There is hope on the horizon and then it feels like there is a step back, kind of like one step forward two steps back. I'm pondering my next piece, I really don't feel like drawing automobiles. They just don't inspire me, they have no emotion in them.
I'm searching for an animal piece that makes me feel something or at least inspires me... I want to spend more time on this so big is the thinking, maybe a pastel piece... it's so messy though and frustrating to keep pencils sharpened. Oh, I'll figure it out... it's my adventure after all and no time like this Covid shutdown time to do it. Stay tuned.... |
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