As it is always an emotionally charged evening, I came home feeling a little bit anxious. Not ready to sleep, but not too energetic after a long day. Facing the long, hot summer full of unstructured days has always triggered a bit of mental discomfort for me. Guilt? Shouldn't I be working? Pressure? Not doing enough each day? Inadequacy? I had the whole summer off and couldn't create any successful art? And the usual health issues, as for three years in a row I had to spend the summer trying to heal up broken bones and an inflammation-ravaged body. Instead of just going to bed, I put the energy to use and began collaging another canvas. This one is more complicated and a title jumped out to me right away. With Kizzy on his perch nearby enjoying fresh night air coming in through the screen door, calling out "Hi!" every now and then to establish contact, I worked on art for an hour or so and then felt so much better. Yep, this is going to be a great, art filled summer.
I will make art every day, even if it is just a little, and I can't wait to see what happens! What will you make today?