Believe it or not, I'm still alive. But obviously blogging isn't a priority or mine- which I'm ok with. I'm not one that is looking for 'likes' or 'who responds' when it comes to blogging. I certainly feel like this is more of a way for my ideas to get out there. I don't expect my blog to become the next phenomenal Health/Food/Lifestyle blog out in the universe either. I think, though, I can quickly fall into the pit of wanting to be someone I'm not through visiting and scrolling through others' profiles and successful companies. I guess I believe the biggest success I want is living my life to it's fullest... And that's what I hope to do. This summer, I and vowing to steer away from Instagram and my personal Facebook for a time. I have taken away the value of family time and personal time with my daughter because I have been more interested in 'what would be a great post for today?' or 'this activity would be a prime example for me to show that I really do spend time doing this or this.' Suddenly, my focus isn't really on my reality- it's on the hopes that someone else will think I'm not really lazy and I'm actually doing something. But that isn't the only excuse I have to my absence to my blog. And I don't promise any quick returns either. But I do want to throw out there that I have been #illustrating! I've been ILLUSTRATING! for a BOOK! YES YES YES!!! I'm so stoked and have the best boss around. As you look on my "Blog" Header and "Home" Header, there are some sketches of the book I have been illustrating! How exciting right? I can't believe that I am actually doing something I love! The book is called, "The Voyage," by Bradley K. Graham; A poem book, based on principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Plan of Happiness. I feel so honored to be illustrating a book based on doctrine that is so beautiful and wonderful! It truly will be magnificent. This book is consuming much of my time, truly. Along with many other things I do in the day.... However, I will show you my Gala Apple painting I completed just recently! Take a peek! Although the lighting is absolutely horrendous, I couldn't be happier! I believe it looks better in reality, but that's how life goes. #justgratefulforthecamera
Thanks to those who helped me decide on the piece! And ON TO THE NEXT ONE! Although I am so full of illustrating, in the evening, when I can, I'll pull out the ol' oils and get painting. What should I paint? Should I challenge myself and try En Plenair? A profile? or a different still life? Give me suggestions so I can exercise a little more with my brush! I need all the help I can get! GO
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