End of 2014 nonsense.

I painted a cat today

and some other 'end of 2014' nonsense.

New Years Goals:

1.) Get food back to where it belongs. In other words, no more Crunchy Cheeto's with 

red wine for dinner.

2.) Draw something everyday.

3.) Stop swearing.

This doesn't seem TOO difficult, however this is why I call them GOALS and not 

RESOLUTIONS. Ekkkk. Just the word RESOLUTE is frightening. You can "struggle" with goals, you must be resolute when dealing with resolutions…

I must say I'm pretty proud at myself for last years goals. I am still going to the gym, a lot. I have realized though ~ now closer to 60 than 55 years of age, the gym only does so much. The rest is diet and if you're really lucky you get some good "skinny" genes. 

I'm not so lucky.

I'm also proud that I have continued to be diligent with the painting and visiting the upstairs studio. Sometimes I just go up there and read and have a glass of wine, but most the time I am actually painting. The above photo is after today's painting and also posted for those of you that have 

seen my studio and think I am sooooo organized. 

Uhhhh, not so much. 

(That was just for the party)

Today I painted a cat. 

I'm learning to paint. I'm forcing myself to not be overly critical. I paint over the top of many canvas's (that I hate what I've painted)  and constantly compare myself to others.

 I read once, "Don't compare your chapter one to my chapter ten". 

I love this, because this is what I do,  

compare my chapter one to other artist's chapter ten, or twenty or more! 

Another goal for 2015 ~ 

4.) Stop comparing myself to others.

(Shhhh... that's not only in the art department…)

Here is a thought to remember.

365 days

365 new chances.

Let's not stress. Call them "goals".

But make a few.

For all my artist friends (and that includes the writers, the decorators, the ones with sewing machines the beer makers, hair dressers, sculptors, film makers, students, barista's, etc. etc. etc. 

make a goal to continue to chase your dreams.  

Make that time that is necessary. 

Good health and great times in 2015!

xoxo

karen