Revenue stream goals for 2024: (1) The creation of 12 pastel still life’s. Below is one example of my work so far. The plan is to create and pick from the best when 12 or more are completed. (2) other revenue stream goals will be paintings in one or more of the following mediums: oil, watercolor or gouache. It’s been a while as my focus has been on Shibui Found Image Art. A pivot is a good thing as I write about Shibui. I am loving Paul Rembrandt pastels. The colors are amazing.

It’s been since 1994 that I have had fun with the pastels. I began Shibui 2011. A lot happened after that. I have my new home in my cottage studio and just now feel I am underway! A new easel awaits me! Varooooom! Or perhaps its “Let’s move it! Move it! Move it! More like that! I love claiming my Boho cottage studio!

Good Morning Sunshine!

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A Design Shibui Found Image Art. The image is a found image, it seemed clear to me to apply design techniques with this 12 X 12 foundation. It has a home with a dentist now.

Today has been a quiet morning. I have read several pages in Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis. A book which will move me forward with creating good still life. As I recall what I am reading about my confidence grows. It has been some time since I have drawn this much! It feels wonderful to be underway with drawing. I certainly have time to focus.

Getting up each day, dressing, washing the face, make up if I wish, hair. The point that I do this and other things for myself now as always, first for me. Then for those who come into my day. Presentation of self. Self-care is important. And so the day begins. I reflect on these simple things knowing other people have done the same thing all over the world. A version of it, their version of getting ready for their day. The fact that whatever has taken place is unique to that other person and me. Its moving into being present within the day. I am awake now and ready. I can savor my cup of coffee and watch the sunlight fall, creating shadow. I can read where the room is full of soft light. I can hear the birds. Watch the insects fly and land. A whole eco system outside the door! That which began way before I climbed out.

I set my timer for 2 hours. Despite knowing I need to move in the mix. I can still move and return.

I am so relaxed I want to drift off. Even with eight hours of sleep. Its time to move then. LOL, so on the day! Tomorrow grounding sheets will come. I am looking forward to them, the reviews were good! The have silver fibers, which help the body ground itself. I hope for better rest at night, a deeper sleep.

Best wishes! Pejj

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