As always, we shall start with Society 6, the new art piece and a sale. Yup, all three are up and ready for the taking. The new piece is from my vacation, I'm working on a big piece right now, more on that in just a bit. Head on over to Society 6 to see the new piece and the sale. Yoga mats are up and ready but the link is to Canvas Prints, because all my art is on the art prints and it's easier to see and not have to wade through other products...and they're up to your waist in different products that I'm offering. Just one piece this week, more on that in a bit, too! So head on over to Society 6 and take advantage of the sale!
The new piece...the one I'm working on...is going to take awhile. I got Matt Steady's new album Here Be Dragons. You can head over to his site, which is where the purple links will take you or head over to the Google Play Store. It's a very good album...from a very good man. Very down to earth and a great musician. Funny and goofy is the added bonus to his human traits. We met awhile back on Twitter and he is one of the very few people that I do keep in contact with. Going to his site, you can find all of his social medias so you can follow him along his journey as an artist. I have said this before and I'll say it again, musicians are artists, too. The piece I started while listening to the newest album, on repeat, is going to be intense, and in a bit of a different art style. Not who is this artist different...but a style I have been drawn to (pun not intended, but we're leaving it in!) and the album stoked the fires to try it out.
So in arty art news...last week was busy and was hard to jump back in after my vacation. I finally got a chance to sit down with Here Be Dragons and my blank canvas...and let it take me away. It's going to take a bit longer than usual to get this piece out, but I do have back up art from the vacation to keep your eyes' fed on new art. Sometimes vacations are good. On top of the busy, the lack of motivation was there. Even with the new music...I just didn't want to art...I was enjoying the music, and my noggin was blank...then lightning struck and off I went...in a different style...not mandala...although they are still intriguing me, it's time to marry them into other styles. This piece may or may not include one...it depends on what happens. I am not even sure what is going to happen...to be honest. Those are the best pieces, I usually learn a lot. I'm hoping that I will be able to really get back on the proverbial horse and get some serious art time in.
Okay a few more things, then I promise I will wrap it up. I really need to start doing that chapter format again, but I digress...last night was our very first game session of the year. We didn't get a lot done game wise, but we never do when there's been a month break. A lot of shenanigans' not a lot of actual game. Which is fine. One player almost choked to death twice from laughter and this time it wasn't me! Yes, the shenanigans' ran high and I expected it. It was good to see the group back...and it was just good times. We were missing our player that Face Times, in...schedules were off. Next month will be more schedule issues, but we'll burn that bridge when we get to it.
The day of Dad was this week, too! I told you I had a busy week! We were somewhat busy, just not as busy as the past 2 times. It was a lot more local and a lot less busy. The holidays have seemed to pass in all it's aggressive driving and crowds. I still always love hearing my Dad's stories. We lost a member of the family this week, and it was sad. I don't have many memories of him, but I do have a few. He will be missed. Listening to my Dad, I was very aware of how much I am like him. In the odd quirky ways, to just mundane ways. I'm very proud to be like him, he's a great man. I am biased, but others' have said as much.
On the mindful side of things. I have had some very good days, and then just meh days. No real bad days to speak of. I'm glad for the no bad days...but the meh days can easily turn into bad days. I think I'm learning that not everyday is going to be an amazing experience...I still strive every single day to be a better human in my personal growth and in my world growth. It's quite a journey. I'm sure there were a lot of lessons I learned, but the big one is balance. It was a very busy week and I was having issues with motivating myself. I think balance is going to be the hardest thing for me to learn. I don't think I leveled up as a human this week, but I am trying. Some days are better than others.
On that note, minions, thank you for sticking the blog through to the end...that's an amazing feat, especially when I'm sleep deprived the way I am. Next week no sleep deprivation! The week after...different story! All the dust is settling and we are in the new year. A lot of new and a lot of the same things...just in a different mindset. I wish all of you an enlightened week! Happy Monday!