Notes from a Creative Journey - 2019 Week 11

I keep pointing my magic rectangle at the cat, and he continues to hate it.

What I'm Excited About

Spring is going to be here soon. There’s nothing like the vibrant green and chartreuse of spring.

Did you know many artists avoid painting spring scenes because it often looks fake?

What I’m Working On

Sketching. Promising myself I’ll reorganize my workspace so that I can work more efficiently. Then, feeling resentful about spending time on not working. Repeat.

I know it’s not just me. I tell you my shameful cleaning secrets as a public service.

Michaels had these black sketchbooks on sale, so obviously it was an essential purchase.

To be honest, I try to buy my supplies online to save major bucks. But, in an emergency, with a coupon, it can be OK. If you usually shop in craft store chains, try checking out Cheap Joe’s or Blick.

What I’ve Learned

Flu season is full of many bugs.

Also, I have added a new entry to my internal Spot a Smug Emotional Vampire Guidebook:

• Well, actually…
• I’m just genuinely curious here…
• Just playing devil’s advocate…
• *NEW* The DSM-IV has problems, so mental illness isn’t real…

What about You?

How do you spot smug SOBs?

What’s your favorite part of spring?

Would you also consider a black sketchbook and essential purchase?

Write and let me know :)