EDiM #31 - something I'm afraid of

It's stupid, I know. . . . I am afraid of painting finished works. Even when I have my own "studio" set up with several pieces of furniture and tools that Bill has custom-built for me. Sketching in my sketchbook is "safe". It comes easy to me.

Committing to a painting that is to be framed is scary. Maybe because I don't get much encouragement from my family . . . . just one more thing for them to criticize.

Oddly enough, the devotional I read today seemed to fit -- so I included it on the journal spread. It quotes 1 Corinthians 16:9, then goes on to say in part:

". . . . When God opens the door, then go through it. If He does not open the door, then be satisfied to take another direction. But do not let fear trap you in total inactivity. . ."

BTW, rule # 1 in watercolor: learn when to leave it alone!!! I had a fabulous wash for the Formica top of the table easel mixed from cadmium scarlet and cerulean blue. Nice texture . . . except for one little spot. So I tried to fix it. And goobered it completely.
Lesson learned.

Bill's favorite snack

I have been catching up on the Every Day in May sketch challenges . . . slowly.

I had fun with this one, #26 - ingredients to a recipe, sketched late last night. It isn't really cooking, but it's what I find out on the counter several times a week. Bill is 60 years old and has never lost his love for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches --- I have never liked them myself.

Every Day in May challenge

I began a bit late, but I'm joining other sketchers across the world doing the Every Day in May challenge this month (not all will be posted here). Participants are posting to a Flickr group site and/or on Facebook.

Day # 3 was "free choice", so of course I drew some of my favorite things! Actually, I've been gathering what sketching supplies to take on an upcoming trip. I'm almost finished with this current sketchbook; the turquoise and brown one above is my next one, hand-bound with 140# watercolor paper.

Last time we went to San Antonio, Bill said he'd like to return and stay on the River Walk for our 40th anniversary. So we're on our way this coming week --- a bit earlier than our actual date (the 26th) but we want to beat the crowds.

Now maybe I should plan what to put in the suitcase . . . .