May 9
Inspiration Results – May 9
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Every Monday, I post a painting “inspiration.” Every Thursday, I post how I interpreted the inspiration. I decided to do this to keep myself painting, to strengthen how I go from an idea to a painting, and to give myself permission to play and try new things.
I’ve REALLY been struggling when it comes to painting or doing anything creative. Sometimes, you just have to work your way through it; other times, you need to take a break. I need to take a break. So, for the next two weeks, I’m not going to do any painting or crafting. Now I’m probably lying a little…for instance, I have one of my cardmaking clubs tonight, but as much as I can, I’m going to take a break and see if I can clear my head. I’ll pick it up again on May 27. I’ll still be blogging, just no painting or crafting.
How to be HAPPY!
Every Thursday, Jay of The Depp Effect, posts something that makes her happy, and I’m playing along. She encourages us to look around and notice the things that make us happy. I enjoy this challenge because it makes me consider the things that make me happy, but are easily overlooked. It’s a wonderful exercise in attention and gratitude. Please grab the badge and join in.
Here’s something that makes me happy…E-READER BOOK SAMPLES.
Since I’m taking a little break, maybe I’ll do some reading. I love all things “book-ish,” and that includes my Nook e-reader. One thing I love about an e-reader is the ability to download a “sample” of a book before deciding to purchase it. Generally, the sample is about 10 pages, but I find that’s often enough to help me decide if I’m interested. It’s like having an entire bookstore at my fingertips. Heaven!
Enjoy your break. I hope it fills you with creativity!
Hope your break brings your mojo back.
Sometimes you need a break! I love the way you saw the art in those benches though.
I get the same with blogging as you do with painting, except my little break lasted 7 months! Hope your break gets your creative juices flowing again.
I’ve got quite a few ebooks downloaded onto my iPad that I haven’t read. They’re mostly free ones on improving my photography, I’m too busy taking photos to read how to do it better!
I love the sample feature on the kindle too, only problem there is so much I want to read!!!!
urban hounds
I have to take a break from art if nothing is flowing, it always helps.
Have a lovely break Lori.
In contrast, I have decided to practice sketching and to spur me on am posting my ‘efforts’ on the weekend – so very terrified, lol. 🙂
Lynne x
I can’t wait to see!
As soon as I read a sample i want to buy it cos i really like to read, enjoy your break!
stella rose
I am really late in posting How to be happy! this week because suddenly my blog wouldn’t let me upload any images! However, no sooner had I written a post apologising for the lack, then with the very next try, it uploaded images like a lamb. Typical!
You know, I have come across offers to download a sample in the Kindle store and I’ve never done it, and I don’t know why. I’m just as bad at impulse buys of ebooks as real paper books and often do find I’ve made a mistake. I’m going to do that, next time, so thanks for that!
And thanks for joining in with How to be happy!
Oh I meant to say how much I LOVE that photo of the benches – gorgeous lines!
Love samples too. I’ve been bad, my kindle has been gathering dust. It’s been so long since I read anything, the batt died and I had to charge it up for my trip. Hopefully, will catch up on some reading then, if my eyes are not glued to the road map LOL.
Breaks Are Good