This morning I decided to paint for the next thirty days. Since really embracing simplicity, I've found it hard to let my creative juices flow unimpeded. I used to make clothes, paint garage sale furniture, make books, craft with my girls, make toys, decorations, cards, quilts, slippers, gifts, anything I could think of...I would try making it. These days I often think about not wanting to create future waste (harsh, right?). My girls are no longer small...needing new clothes each season, always excited about a new piece of dollhouse furniture or kite or doll clothes or game.
Anyway, I'm going to paint in my sketchbook with no real purpose...just mental health + creative outlet. Some people commit to writing morning pages...but why not paint them instead. I moved my desk in front of the window + will just keep everything in place for ease + motivation. Some music is chosen instead of the news or a podcast, so my mind can just wander.
It crossed my mind that this could be a good excuse to purchase a beautiful paint set, but I think that I will make that a sort of carrot for myself. If I paint every day for 30 days + want to continue...then I will allow myself to consider purchasing some beautiful paints. For right now, our old paint set + Ikea brushes will do just fine.
Hoping this will bring a little more color into these pandemic days. Hoping you are all finding some beauty in these days as well.
Love,
Jane
Love,
Jane
