Elephants and Pigs! Oh my!

Work in Progress
The Big Buddah painting is in full swing and starting to come to life. I'm having fun indulging in the warm colors and different subject matter.

I took pictures after I had lost the sunlight so I'll take better progress shots today. Still much to do on it and a happy way to spend a Sunday. I've been listening to some new finds on YouTube as I paint. What Im working on seems to direct the vibe of my musical choices...and of late I've been gravitating towards NEW (to me), instrumental if possible, trip hoppy- primal- world flavored...if that makes any sense.
I'm currently enjoying Tommy Guerrero's stuff- but this one in particular is a grabber:

And then yesterday I happened on this little nugget and cant wait to check out the other volumes:

And as I happily paint and soak up the new sounds theres a part of my brain-the musical part that is doing some kind of work on it's own that will get put to use soon. I must sit down and create some sounds before January is officially gone.

Close-up of new work in progress

I'm feeling like Im on the right track in becoming whole again and putting the first month of the NEW YEAR to good use. By the way- HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR- YEAR OF THE PIG! Seems a good way to start it by tallying my strides this month:

*Started back at the gym and steady at least 5 times a week

*Am on my 3rd book this month! 📖

*Am on my last paid commission which will set me free from obligations

*Have steadily been organizing and streamlining my household

*Have prepared about 95% of meals this month and reduced food waste

*Have cut my Internet bill and Electric bill down by almost half its previous amount

*Have joined a new work platform to increase my freelance business

*Have started my first new painting of the year FOR ME

Not bad for month number one with still some days to accomplish stuff 🌞

Finally opened a year old fortune cookie that was on my counter and its one of the best fortunes ever.

If anything I am damn independent! And using it wisely- is my goal.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend friends!

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