One of the things that makes life exciting is that you never know what is going to happen. It's also one of the things that makes life so challenging . Sometimes the unexpected is in your favor and sometimes not so much. I can't really do anything today I tried and it's not working so I'm going to get some rest.
Month 4, Day 12
Eventually this needs to be on that somehow, although I can't say exactly when.
Month 4, Day 11
Third draft.
Month 4, Day 10
When I have the presence of mind to remember I would tell you that I enjoy the process of reworking and refining ideas. I like fixing things, making things better and looking for unique opportunities within a certain set of parameters. However, sometimes all I see is another thing on my list of things that need to be done on any particular day. Not the best posturing if you want to make good work so some how you have to find a way to remind yourself that you actually enjoy doing what your doing.
Month 4, Day 9
Back to the sketch.
Month 4, Day 8
Lines have been drawn. I did a 16 hour paint day today and then came home to figure out how what I should do to fulfill my daily commitment to the 12 Month Project and this inanely I came up with. I can't say it will make the final ball cut but I did show up
Month 4 , Day 7
Primed. Also my neck is sunburned so let this be a reminder to wear sunblock.
Month 4, Day 6
Real life. Messes are made and not cleaned up. New panel on the easel ready to be primed, but not tonight. The pros and cons of being busy.
Month 4, Day 5
Second draft. Maybe it's better than the first draft? I'm not sure but I'm moving forward just the same.
Month 4, Day 4
So I've decided to move forward with something. It interesting because once again it's based on a memory but it seems I may have latched onto a memory that is somewhat indicative of my current state of mind. Funny how things like that work. If I given my current schedule if I get this piece done this month it will be a miracle.
Month 4, Day 3
Considering some possibilities.
Month 4, Day 2
Picking up some wood. I need to build new panels for this month and next month.
Month 4, Day 1
Month 4, Day 1
I read somewhere that how you spend your down time is as important as how you spend your up time. With that in mind and with 3 months of daily work behind me I'm realizing the importance of down time and that down time is an essential part of up time. The last few weeks I have been trying to read this book on Peter Blume an artist who's work I have admired for some time but new little about. This painting in particular has meant a lot to me over the years. It's hangs at the Art Institute here in Chicago which is we're I first saw it, or rather first saw the postcard reproduction they sold in the gift shop which I purchased as a kid for $1.50and had taped to my wall for many years. Oddly enough today is also the day that I finished my paper work to become official faculty for the School of the Art Institute, at least for the summer. Never the less l am I'm feeling the full circleness of things in particular today.
Month 3, Day 30
Last minute details. By my own rules. Have until midnight tonight to be done.
Month 3 complete.
The Backyard Shot
36" x 48"
ink, acrylic and spray enamel on wood panel
This is my third year working on progressively escalating time based projects rooted in personal discipline. I continue to state it in that context even though I have realized it's redundant as everything in life is time based. However by stating it that way, at least for me personally, it makes me more conscious of that reality. I started with days, then moved on to weeks and now find myself making may way through month long projects. Are year long projects next? Then decades? Only time will tell. I know it's just art but the life lessons I've learned transcend any one expression.
Month 29, Day 29
Nearing the end, another day to officially work on this.
Month 3, Day 28
Hands. I've been looking at these hands a for days wanting to work on them but I only just got to it today.
Month 3, Day 27
Only a few days left to wrap this up. I know summer just started but it's been pretty crazy already. Sometimes all you can to is hang on tight and ride things out.
Month 3, Day 26
Inching along, lately my days have had a life of there own. Getting straight studio time in has been tricky. Throw in a weird summer cold your all set for some fairly odd days.
Month 3, Day 25
Saturday night.
Month 3, Day 24
A little at a time. Slowly but surely.