Saturday, December 13, 2008

Holiday Blues


Twelve days to Christmas, and the anxiety engendered by so much to do in the time left is painful. Backache, headache and muscle spasms all vie for attention, and I try to alleviate the physical results of tension by getting a memory-foam bed topper.

The bed now feels like I'm sleeping on clouds. The only problem is that I can't seem to find enough time to spend in bed -- the anxiety of my self-expectations has led to the "white nights." Three hours sleep last night will led to a catch-up of eleven hours tonight. Those eleven hours will make me feel like I'm I'm behind and will never catch up again.

Classically, this is the time of year I can never find enough time to paint, so this year I'm listing, as of today, painting as a daily priority. It's not only therapy for the soul, but the timelessness of existing in a creative mode is therapy for the physical aches and pains caused by tension.

I started this small painting the other day. I don't know if it will turn out to be worth keeping, but it will be good for me and give me more "brush mileage." the implicit humor appeals to me.

-- Nancy

www.NancyParkFineArt.com
www.NancyParkArt.com

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

My New Website


I've just signed up for a new website from Fine Art Studio Online, and I'm really tickled with how easy it is to create a with their built-in tools. I'll still be keeping my original website with Smart Goat, and they are going to include the link to the FASO website, so all is gravy. I'll provide the mashed potatoes, biscuits and dressing, and my new and old friends will provide the gravy!

Do I sound hungry? Like a starving artist? It's time for me to go find something to eat ... Links to both websites below!

-- Nancy

www.NancyParkFineArt.com
www.NancyParkArt.com
www.Paintslinger.Blogspot.com