In what place do you find yourself at days end?
I often wonder about how much I try to accomplished in a single day. I have come to learn that my expectations are often a bit unrealistic. If truth be told I think my obsession with quantity may obscure some of the most profound joys that a day can hold for an artist.
This original abstract painting, Day is Done, measuring 2 ft x 4 ft, certainly presented to me a lesson in slowing down. I started the painting in a hurry under a time deadline and as it progressed nothing seemed to come together. Once my deadline had passed and the painting was not finished I found myself a bit overwhelmed and disheartened that at days end I had fallen short. My expectations had not been met and I realized that the need to do a lot had suffocated the joy of doing something well.
As the next day dawned I found myself approaching the painting not as a task to be done but rather as a learning encounter which held profound lessons in the art of painting. I cherish a day that ends well, one that has been traveled with the marks of joy and sustained effort, producing new knowledge and artistic vision.
I hope you have enjoyed viewing my painting and as always thanks for stopping by. I would love to hear your comments in the space below.
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