The break was good for me. I got a lot of arting done. Experimented a lot. Have plans planning and plots plotting. I am not going into detail at this point, because they are in the very beginning stage and may never get off the ground. When they are looking like they will become something, I'll let you know...let the mystery and vagueness begin...**insert mysterious music here**. I'm really glad I took the break from the blog, the business stuff, the updates. I do admit I was excited about getting back in the saddle...a bit sad that the break seemed to fly by. I think this year I may take some sporadic recharge breaks because, it was needed. Sometimes the focus needs to solely be on the arting. Rest assured, they will not be as long, and as I said sporadic, which probably means I won't take any breaks because my noggin' won't allow for it. This break was hard enough at first, it did get easier. It was nice to be able to step back, recharge, focus on arting and nothing else. I do admit, though, I did feel like there was something missing throughout the break, which was blogging and updates, and all the other stuff that goes with the actual creating.
Onto what I've been doing with the arting during the break....I'm going to try and keep to the title...try. The best intentions...anyways...I have been doing a lot of experimenting and having a lot of fun doing it. A lot hit the recycle bin of no return, but more didn't. I did put a few brand spanking new pieces up this week on Society 6. Four in total, two are brand new. A future piece that may debut next update was a successful marriage, or somewhat successful, I think I still can do better, of Zentangle and my abstract. It's really the best of both worlds. I get a lot of satisfaction doing the Zentangle and I've actually been getting that feeling doing abstract, too. I've tried a few different methods out that are working for me...and resulting in some very dynamic pieces. I'm still not 100% happy with the marriage of said Zentangle/Abstract, but it was strong enough to make the chopping block and that made me happy. It's been a lot of experimenting, thinking, getting some ideas, which I really hope come to fruition. I just need to work on some of the new ideas...which I've been thinking, mulling, pondering, but not putting anything down on paper or canvas...yet. Soon. I hope. As I said earlier, I'm keeping the ideas to myself at this point because I honestly don't know if they'll make it off the ground. At this point, it's leaning towards no, but I really haven't seriously sat down and did anything with said ideas. Once I do I will get a clearer idea of where it will go, if anywhere. If it is going somewhere then I'll let you know. No use getting hopes up just to squash them like bugs. I'm not a Ms. Meanie Pants....well some may argue that, but I don't really care.
The non-art news time! My holiday was all wonky doodle doo. Heavy on the doo. My Dad was not able to make it out for Xmas due to car troubles...first time I haven't seen him on that day. I was not a happy camper. We did make up for it a few days later...but it wasn't the same. This time of year isn't really the best, because of the peanut gallery's line of work...it gets so chaotic and busy and his hours become insane...and it just takes that holiday feel and mangles it. Thankfully, we are over the bump and things can get back to normal...I think there may be more non-art news than art news...
So one of our "holiday gifts" was our car getting broken into. Nothing taken, that we know of, besides coupons, which were probably expired. No damage done to the car, thankfully. Still pissed us both off, big time. This was Boxing Day night. This isn't our first rodeo, and at least this time there was no damage done, unlike the first time a few years ago, around the same time...I wish people would just leave other peoples' stuff alone. Wouldn't that be an idyllic world, that will never happen. Yeah, this year was a Polly Pissy Pants year...I know you are thinking, "the hell you say." I never got that holiday feeling this year. I didn't even do anything art wise this year. I just wasn't feeling it. I was feeling frustrated and agitated...going to the stores and people driving and just being so aggressively greedy it was sickening. I think the Grinch kind of took over for me...I'm really glad it's over. Maybe this year will be different...or maybe it won't.
There are no resolutions this year. We didn't even stay up to ring in the day that is just another day. I really am jaded this year...lol. I guess I shouldn't laugh, but it does amuse me in my sick and twisted way. My philosophy on resolutions are why set yourself up for failure because we had to change the calendar over. If you want to set goals, then you set them no matter what day that calender says. Do I have goals? Absolutely! Did I set them on the eve of when I change my calendar...nope, the goals were set way before then and will continue to evolve and grow during this calendar year. I will continue to workout, for my health, continue to art and push myself there...continue to have ideas that I will try without knowing what results will come. To me, the only exciting part of a new year is I get a new calendar, a space one, this time...which is very inspiring and cool.
Other than that nothing has really changed. I got some new music to art to, which is awesome. Including one that was created and composed by one of the guys' I game with. It's pretty amazing to know the person that created the art you are listening to. It is inspiring and is also peaceful...the other was a soundtrack to the show West World. Wow, that show messed with my head. LOVED it!!! Can't wait for the 2nd season. Wow!
On that note and severe eye strain...maybe this is why I don't take breaks...to save your eyes. I will let you go about your day. I hope your holidays' were good and safe and unjaded. Until next time minions...remember to check out Society 6 and the 4 new pieces that are up.