violetismycolor

flowers...

I think my allergies are trying to kill me.  I am so stuffed up that I am having a very hard time sleeping, or rather getting a GOOD night's sleep.  I felt totally exhausted all day today.  Fooling with the filters in Illustrator and making these flowers were pretty much all I accomplished today.

I went to my water aerobics class this morning and, about 15 minutes into it, I was feeling so low energy that for the rest of the class, the teacher kept asking me, "Are you all right?"

I would smile each time she asked and say, "Yes, of course."  But I was wilting.  By the time the class was over, I felt like a wet, tired noodle. 

I didn't get much on my to-do list done because every time I would start something, like laundry or sweeping, I would hardly be able to finish.  And tonight, I am going to a lecture with my book group (the author of Reading Lolita in Tehran is here at Portland Arts and Lectures), which I signed up for weeks ago.  I am as excited as one can be when one just wants to crawl under the covers and spend the next 3 days in bed.  IF one could sleep with one's horrible, snivelly, stuffed sinuses. 

playing with programs...

I had the most fun today playing with Illustrator. I have been trying to figure out how to create my own pattern swatches to use in my illustrations (like the ones in the little girl's overalls and the background in the banner) and have finally figured out the 'tricks'. Yay. I have been making my own ginghams and plaids and all sorts of fun things. This is harder than one would think.

My next challenge is to try to figure out how to create my own brushes. And, oh yeah, I have been experimenting with different types of eyes. This may sound boring to some, but I can totally lose track of time doing this...I enjoy it that much. I was so mesmerized tonight that I almost missed the beginning of The Daily Show. Luckily, my husband called me and broke the spell and I got to watch Jon Stewart in all his silliness.

I'll try to remember to post some of my 'creations' tomorrow.

artist's way blog...

I am starting a separate space for Artist's Way exercises, etc.  at The Violet Way.

the Artist's Way Group...joining in...

There is an Artist's Way Group that has formed over at Kat's Paws.  I have had the book for The Artist's Way for a couple of years and never had the discipline to follow through on the program.  When I found out that this on-line group was forming, I knew it was my chance to try it.

I am not sure what to expect will happen as a result of doing the writing and the exercises and the art that will be required, but I am hoping that it will help me see the world in a new and more creative way.   

Anyone else interested?  We are starting Chapter One this week...so, there is still time...