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Arting for 365 Day 189: The Jetsons

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11/3/12

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

Perhaps it is the color combination juxtaposed to the geometric shapes, but for whatever reason, when I look at this little watercolor/ink piece, I am reminded of the Jetsons.

The Jetsons was  a cartoon I thoroughly enjoyed as a kid. I can’t say I loved it for it’s strong storyline – in fact I don’t’ recall one episode in particular. I do, however, clearly remember the opening scene and theme music. Meeting the Jetsons was a treat each and every time as saucer-mobiles flew families around and robot maids took care of your every whim. The show was retro and futuristic at once. A fabulous combination.

Arting for 365 Day 187: Feels So Good to be Back Home

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11/1/12Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

Move fast, cram it in, hurly burly. That is the low-down of my past two weeks. I’ve been out of town for work and while it was great and I got to work with awesome people, it just wasn’t home. So last night as I sat down to create, knowing I’d be back today, I was pretty thrilled.

One of the more exciting parts about being back? We’re spending our first night in the RV! Who would believe I’d be so thrilled to go from luxurious mountain condo to 27′ 1994 RV? Let the fun begin!

Arting for 365 Day 185: Find 10 Minutes and Do What You Love

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~6 x 9″ ink on paper

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

Arting for 365 is really one of the best things I have done for myself. The adventure started out as a broad idea to get myself making art again. But (as cheesy as it sounds) it has become so much more. One of the greatest things I’ve learned is that ANY amount of time you can dedicate to what you love, is still dedication. There are days when I only have 10-20 minutes available to create- but those minutes are valuable. Those minutes make me a better artist.

If there is something you love to do, but you haven’t made time for it, start making time. Give yourself 10 minutes a day. Not sure where to find those 10 minutes? I’ve got some brilliant suggestions:

Forego the shower: As long as you can’t smell you, you don’t stink.

Don’t make dinner: Make your kids do it. Don’t have kids? Make your spouse/neighbor/friend or pet make you dinner. Even better, hire a chef. I hear they are super affordable these days. Better yet, skip dinner: We could all use to shed a few lbs anyway

Literature time: Instead of reading that magazine on the pot, bring in a pen and paper.

Commercial time: Give up the Tivo, it’s pricey anyway. Do a little of what you love during those awful political commercials.

Pet care: I’m not saying DON’T give the dog a walk. I’m just saying buy a treadmill and put the dog on it.

It’s as easy as that.

Arting for 365 Day 184: Waves Come Crashing In

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Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

My fascination with weather was on overdrive last night as I watched coverage of Sandy hitting the East coast. The news channel showed footage of giant waves crashing onto the shores in Ohio. It was pretty remarkable. As much as I hate knowing folks have died in the storm, I still am in awe of it.

This 8 x 10″ drawing is my interpretation of those waves and the full moon that shown brightly in the Colorado sky I was seeing last night.

Arting for 365 Day 182: Growing Downward

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Day 182 (10/27/12): Growing Quickly Down

8.5 x 11″ ink on paper

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

She was climbing the corporate ladder and found the higher up she got, the more wobbly it became.

Mid-climb, as she reached for the next rung, it dawned on her that perhaps she should have grown downward as well. Established roots to help ground this shaky apparatus.

She looked down, then looked back up and continued climbing.

Arting for 365 Day 181: Mountain Man

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Day 181 (10/26/12): Man or Beast

~3 x 5″ watercolor and ink on paper

Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

Oh bushy mountain man.

Your features are lost amongst a mass of facial hair that has become so untamed I wonder whether it hinders your ability to see. Were you a bear or a buffalo in your past life? A life you loved so much, it has carried over to this one.

You appear occasionally – as do all the wildlife – wandering about town.

Then you disappear into the mountains, under the cover of your bushy beard.

Arting for 365 Day 180: Weavings

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Day 180 (10/25/12): WovenGoal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days

Just as quickly as the clouds rolled in and snow fell, blue skies appeared and the snow melted away. The morning began with 4 degree weather and by afternoon it was 40.

I am teased, from time to time, about my fascination with weather. But with such drastic changes, how can one not be? Here is to mother nature and all the surprises she has in store.