It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This...
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| MY OFFICE |
I have had that job, the one where you sit in the dreary cube in the beige building breathing in the stale air, so frustrating especially when it is nice outside...
My husband was travelling and sent me a picture of his office --a computer, cords and an ugly beige room. The office was a windowless mini box of beige on beige, it was sad and depressing. Of course he sent his #Jealous in response to "My Office" pic and text. I am thankful everyday that I get to make art, especially thankful for the sunshine on this November day.
Lately I have been closely watching the weather, looking for sunshine! I knew the temps were going to be abnormally high, but I had to wait until the last minute to ensure there was no rain in the forecast. Since I emailed late, I did not have any art friends who could meet me. I decided to go anyway, I had to be outside on this sunny day!
The day ended up being breezy (windier than I thought it would be). And, while the sun was shining, I was in the shade --I had to get up a few times to get sun on my feet which were cold. Otherwise this spot was perfect! I was tired and had to sit, so I set the Guerilla Box on the Picnic table with my painting supplies (my desk), it worked out very well!
I loved the colors - the red and yellow leafy trees against the blue water. I also loved the shapes - there were many horizontal diagonals! The foreground was the reeds followed by the water followed by the trees/shoreline and finally sky. I loved the diagonal patterns that these nature items made on my canvas. And, I like where this colorful fall painting is going. Unfortunately, I did not finish the painting, after a few hours I had to get back home. Yes, I intend to finish this painting. I need to work on my red tree and the foreground reeds. Sometimes you just cannot finish same day and that is ok, it was still a wonderful experience to get out of the house and to "get to work" --working in the most beautiful office!
Enjoy the sunshine and get to work,
