Psst.... I am painting as fast as I can

Wednesday, January 12, 2011 / 12 comments

I am painting as fast as I can. The projects are starting to pile up.. Quality versus quantity, right? The painting is in it's ugly phase.. an ugly painting doesn't get pretty until much later... I know... I know.. No excuses..

I am a little jealous about people who can make art quickly, and I am also jealous of people who make amazing art quickly. :) Since I have no paintings to show you, I will show you funny photos and a little bit of a inappropriate video. That's me practicing my karate moves.

My husband's little brother- being really funny. This could have been my face book profile picture but all ruined because of him!

We are supposed to get snow tonight- fingers crossed and then I can really get some work done because I will be snowed in. Productivity thoughts coming your way and hopefully my way.

12 comments

red-handed said...: Ach -- I know; it seems I'm always up against it these days. But I find that having a plan -- especially walking into your studio with a plan, like having the right reference material and a colour palette already in mind -- helps immensely, and lets you get right into it. Let us the see the results!; January 12, 2011 at 5:41 AM
Michelle Brunner said...: I love the pictures:) Very fun! Good luck with painting! I am super jealous because right now I can't find any time to paint right now...oh how I miss it so! Can't wait to see your paintings:); January 12, 2011 at 5:42 AM
Mandy Crandell said...: Fun photos! You're so pretty! :); January 12, 2011 at 7:15 AM
and flowers pick themselves said...: adorable post!

xo Alison; January 12, 2011 at 7:32 AM
Unknown said...: Paintings DO tend to have an ugly stage, don't they? I experience this a lot. The trick is to not trash it during the ugly stage because, like the duckling (couldn't resist), they usually move past that into something quite nice.; January 12, 2011 at 7:47 AM
Angela said...: Good luck with the painting!!

Cute photos :); January 12, 2011 at 8:41 AM
the southern hostess said...: Such cute photos!; January 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Diana Mieczan said...: Those are such a sweet photos:) Good luck with painting, sweetie.
Hugs and kisses

ps: I am hosting a sweet necklace GIVEAWAY today :) ... Please, join in!; January 12, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Anonymous said...: I don't want to be productive...I want to lay on my sofa and read. And drink tea. And snuggle my cat.; January 12, 2011 at 2:44 PM
LenoreNeverM♡re said...: Fun photos~
I'm scared of you now~ Ka-POW!
Kill Bill is my fave movie!!
xo*; January 12, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Unknown said...: my family (on my mom's side) is a creative lot...i am always amazed at how they can make something out of nothing at a moments notice and the drop of a hat!
art at any speed is worth the effort and wait, though...; January 13, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Tracey said...: Haha ... loving your karate moves Erika! :)

I always find it interesting that other people find the same as me (though in my case it's writing) - creative projects often need to move through an 'ugly' phase before the beautiful can be revealed.

Sending lots of wonderful productivity and focussed thoughts your way! :); January 14, 2011 at 1:49 AM