Where has the month gone?

This month has definitely gotten away from me. Although I have been keeping up with reading my favorite blogs, I haven't been keeping up with my entries. This is due more to my resistance to learning about the codes and links rather than to not wanting to share. But I do realize that the more I write, the more comfortable I'll be.

The pictures above tell the story of what I have been doing lately. Taking care of new puppy Kona. Cute as can be, but quite a handful as puppies tend to be. One of his ears is standing up now. That's our other dog, Java, next to him...can't leave out a mention of him! I think he wants his peace back. We've been to the beach a couple of times. Note the pic of Leila as a sand mermaid. This is amazing because she is NEVER still unless she is sleeping, so for her to lay there long enough for us to do was a feat. I got some beautiful stargazers for Mother's Day. This was the flower in my wedding bouquet. Intoxicating smell and beauty! Love, love, love them. And I have been painting dog paintings for the greeting card line for http://www.dogspeakcards.com/ . I'll figure out how to link soon!

Now, I just have to do some paintings for The Doggie Door and start working on the book illustrations. Plus, I have a few birthday gifts to paint! I'll post as I complete them. I'm looking forward to some time in the studio where I can just experiment. But, for right now, I am happy to have some flow going with the business and realize that is what will further me on my path. I'd rather be painting anything at this point than transcribing. I am so burnt out on that. That is why I have committed this year to turning my ship around, to living the life I want to live, to creating art and making a living from it. I realize now that life is too short to do otherwise!

Studio Friday---SOUNDS

This is my first time doing a Studio Friday. I Love the idea....so here goes.

Today, I am listening to this great music called Spirit Visions. It is Native American flute music and it is beautiful. When my husband first heard this CD, he said "I could listen to this music forever." It's true, it is a really good, balancing type of music. I have a lot of painting that needs to be done, and I like this type of music to help me focus and work. I also love listening to the Beastie Boys, LOUD, when I am just playing and creating freely and can groove at the same time. That's usually late at night. At other times, I will have the TV on, listening to Martha Stewart, during the day or Disney Channel, if Leila is creating with me.

So the music changes, but there is one constant, that I didn't really consciously hear until I listened today for this post. My ticking clock. Actually, now that I think of it, it kinda bugs me. I might be moving that soon. I've never been a big fan of keeping time, but it is a necessity sometimes of course, but I believe I will look for a much quieter timepiece. See what you learn, when you take the time to slow down and listen.

Also, I can hear the whir of my computer's fan. It's an emachine and ever since I got it, I thought it was defective because it is loud. I called about it and they said they are loud like that. Hhhmmm, okay....it works fine, so I am not really complaining.

Ta-da! That was great fun. Can't wait to see what next week's topic is!