I'm not gonna wait any longer

I've been waiting. Waiting and waiting and waiting to get everything in order before I invite everyone to join. I needed to get twitter up, facebook up, the website up, etc, etc, etc. Well it's not all done, but I am done waiting. There are things about my art process I want to blog about, so I'm gonna do it. Even if everything is not in perfect order yet. So there.

For instance, when I came home today and headed to the studio. It was a tough day all around. Just normal stresses that, when they happen all at once, can make a day simply lousy. First coping mechanism, made myself a strong cocktail (I know, but there you have it). Second coping mechanism, headed out to the studio. Normally I don't paint when I'm stressed, but it seemed like a good idea so I went with it. I wasn't sure if painting while stressed would lead to darker, more melancholy paintings. You know the kind - the one's that are gut wrenching to look at and seem like a perfect reflection of the artist's inner turmoil. It's like getting it out on canvas exorcised the demons from the creator.

Well, not for me as it turns out. Apparently, when I'm having a hard time, my creative process leads to brighter and happier paintings. I just can't stay pissy when surrounded by sunshine yellow and sky blue. So instead of singing the blues until they're all out, I shine the light until the clouds burn off. Hopefully the paintings shine a light for those who see them as well. Happy happy, joy joy. Guess that's my motto.