Thursday, February 21, 2013

Fab 5, Blanks and Getting Things Done

Fab 5
encaustic on birch 4 x 6
29 Faces:  Faces 20-24

I'm drawing a blank when it comes to new painting ideas.  So, new starts are on hold for today.  Some days are like that.  I actually believe they are meant to be days of rest.  I believe we actually have gotten ourselves so wired that we just need to have a day (or two) that is blank.  The brain and the body get in together and rise up and call for a blank day.
On these blank days, I tend to do mundane, routine things.  I still show up in the studio, because sometimes blanks turn into blossoms.. and other times - no, just blank.  I put wires on the backs of paintings, paint the edges of the cradled panels, and prep and tape new panels.  I make wax medium in the garage.  These tasks are ones that I put off... ones I hate taking the time to do.  Yet, there is a peacefulness in doing something that requires motion and no real thought.  I've come to enjoy blank days.  And with all the tasks complete, I feel ready for when the spark returns. 

In my blankness, I've discovered some new good things:

I've found a new Pandora station that I love - Fun. radio.  Fun. as in the band that won best new artist of the year.

I've signed up for Deepak Chopra's upcoming 21 Day Meditation Challenge.  I've loved these in the past - and even though it takes 21 days for a habit to form.. I don't seem to hang on to meditation.  But, the challenges are great and free and you can sign up here.

I've also signed up to be part of Kat Sloma's Liberate Your Art Postcard Swap again this year.  The Swap is open now, so sign up here.

 

27 comments:

  1. I count 5 faces here. They are great! Each a different take on a similar pose. Thanks for the link to the post card thing. I always need new challenges to keep me inspired. I am going there now.

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  2. Blank Days are luscious days! I could easily spend a blank day with you any time! Off to check out fun radio! PS I commented on the piece on the 29 faces group page. I LOVE it!

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  3. Love your Fab 5 what a great painting.

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  4. You do wonderful encaustic work. Love the girls!
    Blank days get me house cleaning and by then it really NEEDS it! ;-)

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  5. I also love those blank days, they really recharge you. Love your girls.

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  6. Love the light on this, brilliant! Also the whole idea, too, of course - beautiful faces, white shades...

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  7. Blank days are perfect to listening for those creative whispers!! I love your girls with the white glasses...just fabulous!! The way you paint....it's worth waiting for!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  8. Love your fab 5! Even blank days are not creativly empty :) Thanks for sharing the links. HPPF

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  9. I agree that sometimes you need a break to let fresh ideas percolate. Happy PPF!
    Rinda

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  10. Sometimes my mojo hides under the bed, then I pick up a good book and read till she come out again. Happy PPF.

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  11. I have noticed that with meditation too- I do it for a while- love the impact on my and my art- and then stray. Perhaps it is time to get back to it too. That is a very wise way to look at those blank days- as a day of rest!

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  12. LOVE your Fab 5 piece, their sunglasses are so cool. Hope your mojo finds you again soon. She hides if you look for her but if you let her find you, your muse will always return in ways we never imagined. HPPF! xo

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  13. Fabulous faces and kudos to you for returning to meditation. Love how you make use of your blank days. Happy PPF and may your muse visit soon!

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  14. Absolutely fabulous. This is such a wonderful encaustic painting - the sunglasses are a really fun touch. HPPF

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  15. LOVE your shaded ladies!!! I've joined the upcoming mediation too . I did the last one (meditaion for the first time for me) and so looked forward to that time each day. I still do it-but not every day.Happy PPF!

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  16. Lovely work again, enjoy your meditation! Valerie

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  17. Loving your fab 5, brilliant work. Happy PPF, Annette xx

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  18. I have the same routine when things aren't coming creative wise and I love Pandora... it is like it is made for spending the day in a studio... xx

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  19. I 'get things done' too when the Muse doesn't want to play!

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  20. The fab 5 are really fab, Marji. Some days are supposed to be for things other than art.

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  21. Painting and faces are wonderfully creative ! ^_^

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  22. Your five ladies look stunning...cheer up and be ready for the magical times ahead!

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  23. Sorry for my tardy appearance - I tried to leave a comment on using my android tablet on Friday but it wouldn't let me for some reason. I absolutely love your fab 5 - the whole 50's vibe with their head scarves and sunglasses is fantastic! I like how you describe blank days - I get those too but you seem to be much more productive on yours - mine usually just involve a sofa, a slanket and the TV!

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  24. WoW! WoW! WoW! & WoW!!! I love this.

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  25. I love your Fab Five. Everyone needs a little blankness now and then. I hope you enjoy yours.

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