It occurred to me quite suddenly this week that I'm not as ready as I thought.
Oh, I have all the brushes and paints, and surfaces together. I have a truckload of photo references and props all lined up and a clear plan for how to use my time. I even started (finally) to clear the mural project debris from the trunk of my car.
....but......
I'm not ready physically.
I had a mini epiphany the other night when my husband and my sister took me out to my favorite Mexican restaurant for my birthday. The parking lot is a bit of a jaunt from the entrance and I already had a backache from sleeping crooked the night before.
And of course, when Wes told the waitress that it was my birthday, they brought me a huge bowl of fried ice cream! By the time we left, I could hardly move.
You do see the problem, don't you?
Just think of all the wonderful sunrise scenes I was planning to paint, and what the coast of Maine is like. I'm going to have to climb over some rocky terrain and explore the nearby villages on foot with artists younger than I.
I am NOT going to miss out on that stuff if I can help it!
I got an exercise ball, some resistance straps, a balance board, and some good sneakers. If I can do one painting a day, surely I can unkink a few muscles in one month.
Hey, I've even ordered a DVD on Eireaerobics. That's Irish dance aerobics. Who knew?! Could be fun. Just to be clear, though, there will be no in-progress images of THAT.
So I am officially in training mode from this moment....
......right after my birthday breakfast this morning....and a nap.
Now back in the studio to paint another mini bird.
Enjoy your week my friend,
Jan
