The inspiration is flowing! I’ve set up my painting studio in what used to be the dining room, and it’s coming together better than I planned. Don’t you love when that happens? Everything fits and, for the first time in years, my paints and sketchbooks are laid out where I can sit down and work on a moment’s notice. I always have several projects going at the same time, some related to the magazine, some related to writing and editing, and always a few personal projects, sewing and handyman stuff. Sometimes 15-30 minutes a day is all the time I can spend on something, so I am used to working in jumps and starts. Today I set up the watercolor station. I inherited my husband’s paint supplies in the 90’s. He painted in oils and watercolor. I was always an acrylic painter, so that opened new doors to me. He was a real neat freak, so his paint supplies were kept immaculate. It was good training for me to keep them clean and well cared for. As I set up the watercolor station today, I noticed I had a relatively new set of paints and a half dozen new, unopened brushes — score! I taped a few sheets of watercolor paper to pieces of cardboard and set them on the easels, ready to go. I laid out the brushes and paints, the mason jars I use for water, and several paint cloths to wipe brushes on. I’m already inspired!
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