June 27, 2007 Day 69
This morning I got an email from my client, and she still wants the original size painting for the commission she ordered. So I am back to worrying about when I will have time to finish it. I did some work on it this morning while Adrian took granddaughter Rebecca out with our neighbor's black lab, Roxy. Now I have to let this layer dry before working on it again. And tomorrow we are going to Niagara Falls for two nights with Blixy, Mike and Rachel. Blixy talked us into staying at an expensive hotel, which we would never spend the money on normally. How did I raise her?
Actually, she goes on so few vacations that she figures it's worth it to have the best when she does. And we will have a view of the falls from our window. I said we'd better get there early and stay late to make the most of it. I want to stand in front of that window and get my money's worth!
In my drawing this morning, I imitated the style of the commission I'm painting, with changes to fit this medium, of course. I used a fade-in from pale yellow-green to deep blue, whereas the painting is blended from pale yellows to deep reds.
Drawing #70 14" x 11"
This afternoon I promised Rebecca we would do an art project together. I have taught a number of subjects in my life, but never art. I have always thought of art as my private space and had no desire to share it with anyone. It was bad enough teaching creative writing. All the arts, I think, are difficult in that way. You can demonstrate how to use materials and tools. You can talk about what makes a story or painting interesting. You can model creative behavior and inspire. But can you really teach anyone how to paint abstract art?
As for Adrian, the neurologist is not sure he even had a stroke, but has ordered some tests. There is nothing more for us to do except call 911 if he has symptoms again.
(Note: There is a gap between the dates I'm writing and posting because I had to give myself time to get ahead in case we travel and I'm not able to post.)
