This is the 3rd building painting that I have painted and when I get through, I'm not going to paint any more buildings! I am finding this 3rd one to be difficult to get inspired. I'll do a good job as usual, but it doesn't mean that I have to like it. The client will be happy and that's the important thing. In looking back on last week, I flat procrastinated. Between doing the skyscrapers and not smoking for about a month, my productivity is down. My ability to focus or concentrate is right out the window and I understand that this is normal and that this too shall pass.
However, Monday I decided to finish the Midland skyline painting as quickly as possible to just get it out of my hair. LOL. Strange acronym. So, at 1pm, I turned the projector on to project the buildings onto the canvas and the light bulb burned out instantly. So, as of Monday, I don't have the projector. It is with the owner's husband who is going to figure out how to install the complicated little light bulb. After getting it to work again,they will bring it to me and I will make up for lost time getting those wonderful buildings painted. They'll be against a sunset so not too much detail will have to be done. So,it ought to go quickly,say within a week I'll have it finished.
I've got a lot of extra time since I've quit smoking as when I am painting on a commission, I only paint about hours a day 4 days a week. I live in a retirement home with 5 floors. They are remodeling all the halls and elevator areas. Repainting,new tile,new carpet. I joined some of the members this morning for coffee and found out they want new pictures to hang in front of the elevators on each floor. I opened my mouth and said that if they would supply the paint and canvas, that I would donate paintings for each floor. Who said that? Did I just hear myself right? And they also asked me if I would teach a jewelry making class once a week here. And out of my mouth came, "Yes, I'd be happy to volunteer my time to teach a class to you all." Is something wrong with me? LOL.
Yes, I suppose giving away what I've been so freely given is a good thing. It will keep me busy,along with my commissions,painting students,etc. It will definitely keep my hands busy which is also a good thing. I also have this magnifying mind which when things are going well, it keeps me grateful...but If I have too much time on my hands, my mind can explode on most any negative subject it can focus on. The committee in my head could be led by Nasty Nic, if I had way to much time on my hands. So, I'm gladly trading smobriety for sitting in my recliner all day and smoking cigarette after cigarette, slowly killing myself. So,why not volunteer some of my time to keep me in a loving place where I can teach skills, donate paintings to good causes, etc.
My mind has felt so blank for a few days. I read some blogs to keep in touch with EX, but couldn't seem to concentrate on writing, either. I can honestly say at 36DOF, I was finally able to express myself in this blog, I was able to make some decisions on what to do with my extra time and you've got to give it away to keep it. That must be the nature of true love and walking in the sunlight of the spirit...I'm grateful to be smokefree today! Hooray!
