Time for reflecting

Yes, I have plenty of time to think about all kinds of things, but foremost in my thoughts are a couple of questions to myself:

"Where do you want to go from here?"
I know that I am working up to making more flowers and things like that, but smaller right now.I don't think that I will have a lot of time to make any large pieces, but as usual, I will see where my muse takes me.
I plan on following my sense of what I think is art and try to not be influenced by those  closest to me. That was one of my jury problems..........following someone else's idea of what looks good, not MY idea. Being true to yourself is not easy when you are an artist. There are so many opinions flying around and trying to be the one in the forefront.

"Do I want to be famous and make lots of money?"
No, not really. I just want to make pieces that speak to people - I know they speak to me.

Enough philosophy...................I just want to use my hand again!
No photos yet - I can't hold my camera! ................   Oh, yea, this was ELECTIVE surgery, remember Carol? (that last sentance was my inner nagging voice speaking)

New outlook :)

So, I'm just back from the dr and got my stitches out. I am in an wrist brace with a rigid thumb for 5  more weeks. BUT, the hand feels pretty good and seems to want to work just like before without the excruciating pain. This is good and I am pleased with the whole thing.
Of course, it is sore and still swollen, but an improvement (also I got to wash it.....YES!)

Doing everything possible! The BIG WHINE!

I'm doing everything possible a one handed person could do, but my "art" keeps calling me. I have all my 7 small canvasses done. I'm thinking about trying to actually dye a silk vessel. That's probably crazy, but when it comes down to a perfectly neat desk and studio area, all bills paid, checkbook balanced, odious healthcare account pay back submitted.................

Gardening? I have one hand, and it just is too awkward. Can't drive yet either. All I get for mail are advertisements............look friends, I'm recovering from hand, not brain surgery! It's ok to write :0)

That's probably all most people can take..............sorry for the rant.

Design Wall?

Everything is on my bench waiting to come to life. Now I have two botanicals and am thinking about some food..............could that be because I can't cut and chop? I think I will try my small Quisinart and see if I can make anything, probably soup.
I just need someone to peel potatoes :)  Let's see, college grad......I think he could help, eh? If nothing else, between his two parents and all we are requiring of him, he will probably run to get a job! LOL!
No, we really need the help right now, so in between job hunting.............he can peel potatoes and set signs on the trail.
 The daughter ..... we will use for important things, like food choices at the supermarket ................maybe some cooking, but she gets out at 6 and I like to eat then, not really any later.

Thinking about what's next

I know I will probably do some small pieces to start with. I already have a Marsh Marigold drawn out and then maybe some more botanicals from the old book I have. I would take a picture, but can't hold the camera yet.

Yesterday was the big day for us and our son - it was good weather and we got really good seats in the shade. We went out for sushi to celebrate and then gave Mike a gift. Now we'll see what comes up next  :)

The aftermath....ouch!

Well I survived the surgery. My fingers look like sausages and I'm typing with one hand. I have a icepack or two on and am waiting for the swelling to go down...........looks and feels like it will take weeks.

 I just keep remembering the Foster's beer commercial .... the guy gets a rock dropped on him and he says "ouch".............they say "crybaby." Always cracked me up!

Off to sit and ice my hand/wrist which i cannot see because of the bandages.  :)

Wasting time :)

Just hanging around waiting to go to surgery. It's 6:36 and I will be leaving soon. (I hope the pants in the dryer are done by then)

I pulled out a few canvasses (sp?)  to do the painting of the raw wood. My right hand can still paint, but probably won't get to that for a few days. Easier to pull them now, rather than with one hand. The boxes are stacked and pretty heavy.

I changed some colors on the blog and used one of my parfait fabrics for the background. I don't know about you, but I get bored looking at he same thing/color all the time.

Am I done yet? Is this over yet? - me, nervous? .........sort of.
I'll check in soon.