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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Yes!, 21 Days and Forming Habits

Yes!  With a big fist pump for the victories.

It takes 21 days to make something a habit.  Its now past that in dates on the calendar.  I'm holding well to some of my resolutions and others - well... like going to the gym 3 days a week, I haven't yet reached the 21 day mark.  So, that makes 7 weeks I have to go to the gym 3 days a week to make my 21 days in order for it to be a habit.  I'm on day 9 - I'll be in double digits soon and halfway to a habit forming routine.  So, I'm feeling good about that.  Victory!
I'm also working on a 365 photo - take a photo a day.  I'm off a couple of days - but I feel I'm in the early stages of that one - I'm really counting on the habit part of it to kick in and carry me through days 200+.
Next, meatless Monday for dinner.. that's a tough one because 21 Mondays takes me to May 27 and that's a lot of meatless recipes I have to find to get me there.
Making my bed everyday - not doing so well on that one.  Already fell off the wagon for walking the dog every day and haven't even gotten started on my organizational plans. 
One of my other hopeful 21 day regime/habit forming things is to try and paint (or draw or sketch) everyday. Its a tall order - so really... to be realistic, if I get into the studio 5 of 7 days - that's remarkable and really, really good. Let's see... 5 days a week would make a little over 4 weeks to become a habit - so far, I'm in good shape.  Victory!
Its early yet - so no judgement.. there's still plenty of time to make things a habit.  With that in mind, I'll show you what I've been up to this week with my habit forming almost daily studio workings ..  Earlier in the week, I showed the Pinyon Jay and promised to show the other half of his panel:

encaustic, india ink, oil on birch 10x22



Happy Friday!
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40 comments:

  1. Lynn CohenJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Exquisite art! Great new habit plans and actions too! HPPF!

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  2. froebelsternchenJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    I adore this all.. what a dept and what an artistic hand !

    Happy PPF!
    xxx from Susi
    and a invitation for you to take part once this year on our monthly challenge for yisual journaling over on
    ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY

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  3. NettyJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    wow am so loving your beautiful painting on the birch wood, this is truly gorgeous. So many wonderful achievements. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  4. sharonJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    This is so wonderful you have managed to get the feeling of the two connecting with each other.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    great pictures i have never seen this kind of photography photographs and pictures of sun

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  6. Maria OntiverosJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    Wow - just wow! That painting is amazing. I've been working on getting back into the habit or creating a little every day.
    Rinda

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  7. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Dear Marji. Good luck with formatting your habits. I think you are doing very well so far. Beautiful and delicate painting Marji. Have a great PPF!!!

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  8. GigglesJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Marji Pinyon Jay is Gorgeous!! Yeah you...I started blogging this way and kept it up daily for several years. Now I post weekly.

    1,Perogies and salad 2.mac and cheese with fried onions and salad, 3, Big salad with piles of veggies feta cheese, sunflower seeds, strawberries, and black beans or garbonzo beans and wraps or quinoa 4,zucchini stuffed with fried onion, feta, panko and mushrooms, (optional) and garlic bread. Pasta, with fried onions, garlic, fresh baby tomatoes, chopped red and orange peppers, zucchini, add feta at the end....then drizzle with balsamic vinegar dressing!! Those are a few we use!

    Good luck with the rest of it!

    Hugs Giggles

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  9. Ilona HeimböckelJanuary 25, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    You must be very disciplined to turn your resolutions into habit at such speed!
    I think your bird is very beautiful!
    Happy PPF!
    Ilona

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  10. IvyJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous painting, I think this is my fav of yours so far. Love it! Happy PPF!

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  11. wednesdayJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Fabulous painting! I thought just the jay was great, but seeing the whole thing, it's even more wonderful.

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  12. katJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Your art is always a great pleasure to look at, beautiful and full of sensitivity!

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  13. Mary C. NasserJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    What an exquisite portrait! Love the quiet but powerful interaction between the woman and the bird. Amazing!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  14. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    How beautiful, I LOVE how much SOUL your paintings always have. Thanks for sharing!
    And brava to you for keeping to your resolutions so well!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  15. Valerie-JaelJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Beautiful artwork! Good luck with your resolutions. I have managed to make my bed every day so far! Valerie

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  16. NordljusJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Beautiful! Love the colours and her expression, and all the details. I'm trying to make it a habit to do daily sketches too. Good luck with your resolutions!

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  17. Kat SlomaJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Marji, this is gorgeous! I love the flow of her hair, and the gorgeous colors in the jay. Happy PPF!

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  18. WrightStuffJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Well I've only been to the gym twice if that helps!

    Beautiful piece of art. I have an urge to draw and paint birds today...

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  19. AbelaJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    So delicate bird and girl, which contrast with the hardness of the fist, good jobs yours. Saludos

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  20. FayeJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Marji, beautiful oil on birch with encaustic. What a treat it is to see your wonderful work each week!

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  21. Alicia CJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    I absolutely love your portrait! it is wonderfully rendered and has great depth. Good on you on all these new habits!! Funny how even a little thing like making your bed (only what, 5 minutes, tops?) seems like such a huge deal to get into the habit of! I am exercising every day, am only on the 5th day wish me luck!!

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  22. GlorV1January 25, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Love your work. Great job. We don't eat meat at least twice a week and sometimes 3 times a week. We are really trying to cut out meat, red meat that is. You can do it. I have a vegetarian book that I look into when no meat is allowed. Again, very nice work and have a great weekend.

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  23. Linda KunsmanJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    you had me giggling over the 21 days posting :):) Your painting is really gorgeous-so rich looking! Happy PPF!

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  24. Tracey FKJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    you certainly set yourself a lot of things to change ... so in my book you are doing amazingly well... doing anything for 21 days is tough work... and the painting is wonderful... all that work you did on faces is really showing through in your work...xx

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  25. SiggadisartJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Your portrett is beautiful, great colors. I wish I could make me a 21days program, I dont even walk my dog...

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  26. Carolyn DubeJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Congrats on your 21 day progress! Love the colors and details on the bird! Happy PPF!

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  27. Cris, Oregon ArtistJanuary 25, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    LOVE your painting. its really wonderful! I am doing well on my 21 days too. 21 days of no new habits. lol HPPF

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  28. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    This painting tells a story! Nice to meet you, Marji!

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  29. Anne MandaJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Stunning piece, awesome! <3 Beautiful depth and detail!

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  30. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    So beautiful and evokes such a still and contemplative mood. Gorgeous work Happy PPF!

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  31. bellefrogworksJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Just to be repetitive - stunning painting. I absolutely love the visual texture and depth of the portrait. You've set a lot for yourself - if you can even do one or two of those and stick with it - I think you are a big success! Happy PPF

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  32. PaintingWriteJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    What a fabulous piece-the girl is stunning and what a great expression on her face as she looks over her shoulder at that beautiful bird!
    Good luck with all your attempts to form habits-that's a lot going on! For meatless Mondays you could have a look at One Green Planet-there's a great recipe section there or in fact Google veggie food or look on Pinterest-there's so much inspiration out in cyberspace!

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  33. minnemieJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Oh, Marji, the shadows on her face are just amazing! A very strong piece! Good for you in the habit forming pursuits. I take my hat off to you. And I think we should do a meatless monday recipe exchange to help you... I would love to benefit from i too of course:-)

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  34. Deepa GopalJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Nice resolution Marji by way of making it a habit :) Wishes and prayers for your success.
    Your painting is Awesome... I always love the idea of a woman and a bird and I have done a few myself and 'haps that's what draws me to this painting of yours. I am reminded of some bollywood heroine by the look of your female protogonist :)
    HPPF friend!

    Best,
    Deepa
    http://deepazworld.blogspot.com/

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  35. LessandraJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    Very ambitious resolutions! But you can do it! I like your artwork. You paint beautifully expressive eyes on your people.

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  36. ElisaJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    so beautiful Marji.. your painting is full of feelings. And great job on making a habit! Be gentle on yourself too. You're doing great!

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  37. dentheJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Wow, she's beautiful! Love her! Great going with your habit-forming! Keep up the good work!

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  38. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJanuary 27, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    I heard that one, too, and really wanted to believe it but it doesn't work for me. Lol! Love your painting!

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  39. Ritu DuaJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Gorgeous !! your art is always inspiring and makes my heart smile...incredible indeed !!

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  40. KristinJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Stringing the days together! Yep, makes perfect sense to me :)
    AND I LOVE what you did with your studio time, she is absolutely gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing what you do for 29 faces - I think I'm joining Feb too, xoxo

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