Beginning of December Check-in
Hi everyone! I’m coming back from a restful weekend along the coast of Point Reyes and have been reflecting on what I’ve worked on and accomplished this year. So I think my next check-in will be some sort of year end review on the artwork I’ve created, the projects I worked on, how I did in terms of the goals I set at the beginning of the year, and how I felt the year went overall. But for today, I’m going to share my normal update of what I’ve been working on.
What I’m working on:
I think I’m finished with my last close-up seashell painting. I haven’t titled half of the paintings in this series, so that’s probably something I should think about as I wrap up the series.
I started working on an ocean wave painting that I started much earlier in the year. I think I may have started it in the summer. It’s the largest painting I’ve worked to date, 3’x4’, with a new subject, so it’s been a bit challenging. I think that this painting is going to be part of the group exhibit that I’ve been invited to do with two other artist friends at The New Museum Los Gatos that will be showing starting next June. The three of us decided to create a collaborative piece for the exhibit, and we’re currently working on a test piece to try out some ideas. It’s been a really interesting process so far, and I’m learning a lot about their creative processes from this project.
My current work set up is that I work really large in the studio and then work small at home. My Cuttyhunk Island oyster pond painting has inspired me to work on some smaller pieces that focus on the interesting things that clouds do during sunrises and sunsets. They’re like little studies that have been a lot of fun to work on.
I’m doing a pretty good job of working on a smaller number of things at the same time. I feel like I’m painting more than I have been able to in November because I feel less overwhelmed and focused. I do have a number of various art calls and applications to work on before the end of the year for opportunities in 2025, so I’ll have to set aside more computer work time this week. I also have my final event of the year this weekend as my studio is hosting a holiday fair on Saturday. I’ve been glad to have an event once a month at my studio because it forces me to keep my studio space clean and tidy, and I like being able to share my artwork with the people who come by.
That’s all for now for my update. I hope you and your families are doing well and keeping warm this winter!
