Black Sox
I don’t know why I feel scared, but maybe this is a good indication that what I am about to embark on is a real challenge. I was inspired last night. Returning home from a wonderful Christmas dinner, with maybe one too many glasses of wine, walking to the door I heard “You will paint 100 paintings in 2012″. Is this a revised version of “If you build it they will come”? At first, I heard myself saying, “100 paintings that is absurd”, quantity doesn’t necessarily mean quality. Oh dear, I was falling into my own trap of wanting everything to be perfect. I was reminded of a previous blog that I wrote called “Perfectionism What a Killer”.
Ok, I did though have a conversation with myself. I didn’t want the challenge to be so unrealistic, that I would have many excuses not to complete the challenge. I decided to match the amount of weeks in a year, and the last I heard there were fifty-two. Fifty-two paintings, is still quite a challenge. I have never painted close to that amount in a year. My word means a lot to me and to proclaim that I will do something, I better honor it or have a good reason not to.
I’m answering the call. I Janet Vanderhoof, will paint fifty-two paintings, in the year of 2012. I will post my paintings on Twitter as they are completed, follow the hashtag, #paint52. I will also keep a blog journal of the weekly creating. I would be very honored if you would follow me on my journey, perhaps subscribe to my blog to keep abreast of the progress.
Man, am I scared, please support my journey, I know I will need it.
Can I join you and paint 56 paintings as well?
I will of course be following your every brush stroke.
Wishing you all the best.
Kathleen
I love your Black Sox painting!
I look forward to enjoying all 56 paintings.
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Just paint! and remember, if you really don’t like the way some turn out, you don’t have to show them to anyone.
A challenge is good – I proved to myself that I could meet a challenge this year, when I decided to exhibit a new body of work, with 5/6 weeks to go, of a series of 9 paintings, of which I had finished only 2. Then, with maybe a week to go I decided I didn’t like the first one, so ripped it up, and painted a replacement. Then, with 3 days to go I messed up the final painting – and had no spare canvases – each 40cm x 40cm – so mad call to an artshop, then a call to Angus (bemused husband) – please could he collect the canvas (now!) and bring home … which he did, and the final painting arrived on the day of the opening, as on the hanging day it wasn’t dry!!
Happy 2012
Thank you both, but guess what there are 52 weeks in the year. Must change that to #paint52. So glad Kathleen that you will be joining me. In fact, your blogs inspired me, since we both have been experiencing block. I think this just might do it.
That’s perfect Ruth. Love the story and hope I am just as inspired.
Go Janet go! I like the idea, that if you aren’t happy with the painting of the day you don’t have to post it–releases some of the pressure. You are so intuitive Janet–let that be your guide. Good Luck on your new project!
Thanks Debbie, means a lot to me, think I have to post it all, it’s part of the journey
Thanks Cheryl, the Black Sox painting was from a baseball series inspired by Field of Dreams.
You’ve got my support Janet, it going to be a great year and I look forward to following your progress.
You are always so kind. I believe it’s going to be a great year, as well, thank you Chris.
Okay… I’m with you. Will probably kick my own behind in a few weeks, but I’ll take this journey with you.
New year, new attitude… new goals. Right?
Lol, I am already kicking my behind Maude. I needed to make a goal that pushes me to produce. I feel the rest will follow. I’m glad you are on the journey. Good Luck my friend.
You go, girl! Woo-Hoo! (Easier said, than done, right? hahaha).
But sure will be neat for the rest of us to see the results.
Allison Reece
Asheville, NC
http://allisonreeceoriginals.blogspot.com/
Love your energy Allison, will need your cheering when I reach 25 for sure, thanks for leaving a comment.