I am going to hold off on political commentary. Instead, it seems that this New Year has brought about a couple of changes. Two are chosen, one is a necessity.
First of all, I added a new set of colors on my watercolor palette. It’s kind of fun as it mixes things up – you can get too comfortable with colors you use every day. I like to shake things up a bit when I get too cosy, so I added things like verrditer blue and returned a least favorite color, viridian, to my palette. Other colors, too, which I cannot recall right at the moment, but it seems this new palette will get me some brighter colors. Here is a painting I did with these new ones:
Next, I moved my sewing around. I had bought a sewing cabinet several months ago, thinking it would work in the studio. Nope! Too crowded and claustrophobic. I closed it up and moved back out to the dining room. However patient my husband is, the clutter got to me far more than it got to him. As a result, earlier this month I moved a book case from the bedroom into the studio and placed the cabinet where the book case was. And, it works! Yes, I do have to close things down and adjust to having things in different places, but it does the job, and the dining area is not a disaster.
Finally, my computer crapped out on me 2 times this morning. The first time it froze watching a YouTube video. Rebooted. Then, after walking away from my computer for 10 minutes, the monitors were black and nothing would reactivate them except another reboot. Off to Costco to get a prefabricated Windows computer. It works great. Now I have some software installed on the new computer and using it to write this blurb. Meanwhile, I am copying files, which will take hours, from the old computer to an external hard drive so I can put them on the new critter. It will take a bit of time to get all cosy again, but c’est la vie.
So there you are. New Year, new activities.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 
Your landscape is vibrant. Those new colors are making a difference.
Love the colors. Who doesn’t like viridian?
I like the landscape. I wish that I had your talent! I can’t draw my way out of a wet paper bag.
You and me both, Judy. My daughter Laura has some artistic abilities, but she can’t sing. I can’t draw but can sing.
N, I love that work space! Light! A cabinet with supplies right there! An ironing board always ready! I hope your time there, and with the paints in the studio, will soothe your soul.
Glad you like the colors, AV. Viridian is not a bad color by itself, but in watercolor I find I go for Hookers and Sap greens. But, a new challenge in a new year!
I like the colors in the landscape too, Laura Kate, as that brilliant spring green is just so . . . sexy? 😉
Thanks, Judy. I had a lot of fun painting it even though the subject matter was a challenge. I like it better after ignoring it for a few days. And as far as paper bags, your beadwork and knitting are phenomenal! You have your own talents that I could never attempt – beading in particular. I would run screaming out of the room.
Well . . . Kathy, I wish I could sing. My musical talent is sadly lacking in all areas, though I think I do write decent doggerel.
Now, the sewing space is actually closed up at night, like a poppy. The cupboard is my tansu where I keep my clothes. The ironing board moves into the laundry room, behind its door. However, the bed has two drawers at the foot, and that helps out a lot!
And soul-soothing is happening for sure.
Your painting and new color palette brought a needed smile to my face. Moving things around brings renewal. Have a productive time in your newly organized space.
All looks good, love the sewing room!
Thanks, Fraggy. Looks good enough to acutally work in – and even better, it works. 😉