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This is an online journal of my artistic investigations and a way to communicate about my work, ideas, quandries and queries! I welcome comments and conversation and do hope you enjoy these musings. My artwork is available in my shop MissouriBendStudio on Etsy.com or on my website.

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Friday, April 20, 2012

Easing In To A New Rhythm

Hello everyone....reporting in after my first week back in the working world...well, almost the end of my first week, as Saturday is one of my work days. It was a good week...I learned a lot and really like the people I'll be working with and I'm in a library, one of the most magical of places to spend one's days. Now that I'm about to show you the finished pieces for the week, I have to say, I'm kind of surprised I still made the "drawing-a-day" on each and every day as well as finished up two other small pieces for the MissouriBendStudio shop. Working at developing the new rhythm for the days and getting a feel for how the weeks will unfold, but I think it's going to be just fine. Now, if only I could stop this incessant drive I have to keep up the relentless pace in the studio. I've declared 5:00 quitting time, just like the work day and when I've finished this post, I plan to take up residence on the deck overlooking the river with a glass of wine and the wonderful book I've just started, Cutting For Stone, by Abraham Verghese. I'm going to try to get it read by Thursday evening so I can be part of the book group session held at the library....nothing like getting in the swing of things at my new workplace!

Below are the drawings for the week....haven't photographed the drawing from today yet, but perhaps I'll see you again on Monday with the latest news.  These are all listed over at MissouriBendMusings....with close-up views to give you a better look! Hope you have a great weekend....we plan to have a fun plant buying excursion at a fabulous nursery on the other side of the river in Nebraska....hope you will be doing something wonderful as well. Thank you again for all the support and warm wishes...I am so cheered by them!

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April 19, 2012

12 comments:

  1. Sounds like a great first week, Patti! So glad you have settled in and managed some quality art time.

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    1. Robyn, yes, it was a great first week....especially now that I've completed the full week. The question of time and energy, which seems actually more abundant, is a real mystery! Let's hope this trend continues! Cheers to you!

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  2. you seem to have balanced a work week with your art time...making quality time work for you.

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    1. Yes Donna....I think this is going to work out fine, with a new balance of quality time. I suddenly feel as if I can take the time to actually enjoy a book! Thanks for your good wishes!

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  3. you give me hope. it is possible.
    good work. good art.
    red wine & new book on patio.
    time as an accomplice and partner in crime.
    cheers! to making it happen!
    p.s. lovely dailies as ever!

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    1. Many thanks Anca....it is all possible...the key is striking the right balance. Not having the "pressure" (mostly self-induced) to make an income from the artwork is a huge weight off. I love the practice of the dailies, as long as I think of it as a practice and a process. Thanks for your wonderful spirit!

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  4. beautiful drawings!
    have a good time, best wishes,
    Stefanie

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    1. Thank you so much, Stefanie...for the compliments and the warm wishes!

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  5. Congrats Patti on successfully negotiating the transition - sounds like it is coming together well for you. Lots of lovely dailies still - so you must be doing plenty right! Enjoy the weekend...

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    1. Fiona...thanks...I'm feeling more relaxed, that's for sure and so far so good with making it all work! So appreciate your support from across the miles! Cheers!

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  6. P-glad to hear that you are back at work-work and enjoying it and also able to keep the balance of doing a little art as well. And the daily pieces look light and joyful - that must make you feel good. Hope all goes well as you regain the balance. B

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    1. Barry....yes, the work-work is going fine, so far. Still learning many new things...every library is different and I'll be doing things I've not done before, so it's great to be exposed to new tasks. I'm so glad to be able to continue the dailies and am glad to hear they look joyful! Thanks so much for the good wishes!

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