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Two Months

Easel set up outside in the lovely weather

Two months. That's about how much time I have to paint about 8 paintings or so. That might sound like a lot of time but in actuality it isn't. Especially when you consider you might lose a week here or there doing what I call "other work" which is commission orders to keep a roof over your head. 
Also consider these paintings aren't very quick to produce. It's definitely time to up the ante, burn the midnight oil and hustle.
This week sees me knocking out record orders, shipping and "paying the rent". The funds are tight, had to drop money getting taxes done and drop money on fabric for bags. If anyone on my payment plan hasn't made their monthly payment... I sure could use it! It's tough trying to do this work when it's weighing on you that the electricity might be getting shut off.
I shall also be finishing this latest painting up today! No its ands or buts about it! I'll need to have it photographed for a very important mission that's time sensitive.
How's that for secret agent talk?
Speaking of secret agent ... I'll also be keeping the new works under wraps until the show. I might post super zoomed in details or pics of the studio on my Instagram so you don't forget about me. You can follow me on Instagram, I'm djtigerbee.
OK, time to work! 

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