I've been painting a lot recently on 4" x 6" heavy watercolor paper since I don't yet think I'm ready to commit to even a space of 9" x 12". What's cool about using heavy paper of this size is that it is just the right size and weight to use as a post card. So this is what I've been doing a lot of: making post cards. Not that I'm making capital A Art, but it inspires me to paint when I have a plan for what to do with the completed (or simply abandoned) pieces. Something besides simply storing them away or recycling them. It's also a good way to to stay in touch with my beloveds in a manner that might make it more interesting for them to when they look in their mailboxes.
I'm watching a lot of tutorials and trying a lot of different techniques. Sometimes the techniques are more about attitude than about how to mix colors or balance a composition. These discussions are the most useful to me.
I am so glad I decided to really concentrate on doing art--art of any kind, including sewing face masks--during the Covid shutdowns and keeping distance to keep people safe. It gives me something to look forward to, and since I'm making postcards and talking about art process with friends and family on Skype, I am keeping in really close contact with the people who sustain me. I am grateful every day that I have the opportunity to spend time creating.
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