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Less Is More

So many experiments in frugality of late it's no wonder my painting is going through a pared down phase as well.
"Casual Exclamations" and "We Will Help You Touch The Sun" were finished yesterday and listed in my Shopify shop and also Etsy.
I like them and plan to do some more. It was interesting to work on them simultaneously and get different vibes from each one.
*The wobbly unbalanced exclamation point that doesn't line up and becomes ineffective. A shout that doesn't make an impact.
*The shape that needs to stand on another shape to reach its glowing goal while another just looks on.
Feels like there is so much disconnect in the world.


Having to jump into social media again has been a drag. But Im resolved to stay mindful and although I finished the last of my chicken soup and my too-giant-for-me electric bill is due today (and won't get paid) I DO feel grateful for every little thing. 🙏❤
Shout out today goes to Dana, Elva and Melissa who ordered prints from me this weekend to help me in my tough situation. WOMAN POWER THANK YA VERY MUCH! And my pals Drew and Samantha who brought me butternut squash soup and banana bread which Im still enjoying!
Staying busy doesnt mean staying rich- too many times when I've had to turn something down because I was busy I hear "SO GLAD YOU'RE DOING SO WELL!"
I look behind me to see who they're talking to- cause it surely can't be me! LOL! Busy yes.... just scraping by YES. Why? People dont value art as they should and Im expected to compete with cutesy Target/Ikea art. Thats just the facts. Our culture doesnt value the REAL as much as they pretend to.
Its cold and rainy in Texas today and there's projects to do and stone soup to conjure up. Hope everyones cozy and doing well 💙

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