Yesterday wasn't such a great day. I guess the fact that we pick our own (less hectic) Mother's Day date caused the clan to think all bets were off on behavior, so dad and son squabbled to the point that I just gave up on plans and shut myself in my studio.
The worst part is that for the longest time, I just sat there. I looked at the bevy of art supplies and just sat with a blank head. There is so much I know how to do, but so much more that I want to learn and practice, and the result is that I'm just stuck. I got out a sketch book and started looking at old ideas for projects. I realized that when I don't make an effort to write clearly, those notes don't do me much good! So I jotted down a few more ideas, then started pulling books off of the shelf. One quilting book reminded me that I'd actually started buying fabric for that project two years ago. Sure enough, I found the stash and started reorganizing the bits to see what I needed to ditch and what I should add. I had to do something, and this exercise helped. Today I'm going shopping for the fabric to fill in the gaps and get working on it.
Since I find it hard to stay focused on a single project, I'm going to also work on finishing the chair I'm painting for my friend's daughter. I promised she'd have it before her 5th birthday. She's getting it on her 4th. :-)
Giving up and giving in are not allowed.
