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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

These days

I haven't been working as steadily on my art as I had hoped to be these past several weeks. It's been more hit and miss. Lots of other stuff going on I guess. And I have been doing some other projects that are keeping me busy. And finding things like closets that need cleaning out. And doing a lot of cooking. Well, I always do a lot of cooking but lately I have been experimenting more and baking more.
And reading. I have been absorbed in reading, especially since I got my Nook. Those things are just too cool. And did you know that Barnes & Noble has a free book every Friday for the Nook? Now I am never going to get through my reading list.
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10 comments:

  1. ElzaFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Ah, hooked on the Nook. Reading is such a relaxing pastime. You can only enjoy one thing at a time, and sometimes it's this, sometimes that. Do look forward to your artwork though. I can't say anything because I haven't been too productive in that area either.....and that's when I listen to my Audible.com books, so I have entirely no excuse.

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  2. SarahFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Big projects are challenging aren't they?, and they take a lot out of you - Maybe you need a little input? I'm sure you'll get back into it when you are ready - in the meantime nice sketchbook pages - that's lovely line drawing of your dog!

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  3. Autumn LeavesFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I love these journal pages and especially the colors on those scrumptious pears! As to life keeping you busy, I must say I am in awe. I used to cook and bake alot and these days it is rare. Simply too tired all of the time, alas. Which makes me want that dog's life up there! LOL I got my girls each an ereader from Bed Bath & Beyond for their birthdays (I got an amazing deal - regularly $150 and they were marked down to $30 with my daughter's discount!) They like them alot. Me? I'm an old fashioned give me a book kind of girl. I haven't been reading as much as I'm wont to do but it is my all time favorite thing to do (even more than creating)!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Love these! The colors on the pears are delicious, and the dog is so nicely done. I need to practice sketching our dog - I'm usually not too happy with the results.

    I am planning to get a Kindle sometime before our trip to China. I can't see being without books, and I also can't see packing months worth of them with me!

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  5. Cathy HoltomFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    How I know the feeling, so much you want to do and not enough hours in the day. Great sketches!

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  6. Barbara BFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Life does have a way of taking over your life ;) Love the pears, they are so beautiful shaded. The dog, too, is awfully nice.

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  7. AlexFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Hmmmm... makes me hungry for some pears now =) Beautifully drawn! Lovely sketch of the doggy too ^^

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  8. UnknownFebruary 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I've been distracted a lot lately too. Goodness, who knows what would happen if I got a nook! love the pages, and the quote under Sarah!

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  9. nanke's stuffFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    The colors on the pears are spectacular! The dog is sweet, and the quote seems just right. nancy

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  10. DALowe ArtistMarch 20, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Is Sarah a Corgi by any chance? We had a corgi and he died about a year ago. Beautiful drawing and I love the quote. Nice page altogether. I too have been away from my art lately. Working double duty at work, going through the beginning of a divorce, sick parents, so much stress, add to that soccer mom of a 15-year-old, and boy do I need to go make art! Hope to be back at it soon. Thanks for all the inspiration your blog provides!

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