Ulog 32: Gratitude
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Good evening my lovelies!
Well, it's safe to say my brain is a tad discombobulated this evening having finally finished the last portrait commission in my calender for this year. That little dog was so hairy! Blimey! Anyway - the reality is, I've really procrastinated over this drawing, but now it's finished, I'm pleased with the result. I filmed the process, so will share a time-lapse with you soon.
So - I'm sticking to a simple gratitude post for tonight- and I'm taking it outside of the realms of Steemit.
I'm so grateful for finishing that darn beagle! It is a joy to me now to take some time away from commission work to re-discover a bit more of my own style, and begin to explore my own look and loves within my artwork for the rest of the year. The intense drawing time I usually spend on commissions will be put aside for finishing and submitting my novel to publishers. The big news on this one (@felt.buzz ... you're going to shake your head and sigh, I fear) - I'm hopping back over to get the rom-com finished by the end of October... because the fantasy book is HUGE!
Despite being thrilled that it is Friday, and I've got a 3 day weekend in front of me (I'm an idiot and booked the wrong Monday off for Bank Holiday - doh!) - I have to grudgingly give sincere thanks that I have a day-job that supports me. It's easy to forget how dire things can be when this isn't the case. I took my mind back to when I was unemployed after college, and how quickly everything becomes a desperate hunt for money for the basics. I'm so grateful that I'm not in that position.
I'm excitedly grateful... that I'm hopefully going to be picking up a guitar tomorrow. SQUEE! No doubt more on this exciting development tomorrow.
What are you grateful for this evening?
Big love to you all, see you tomorrow,
Eveningart x
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oh howdy there eveningart! so you're going to start playing the guitar and singing for us soon? lol! you do it all!
Is Monday a holiday for ya'll over there also? haha! that's why you're kicking yourself? lol.
But like you said, at least you have a job. and you're finished with the commission work so you can move forward on the other projects so things are looking WAY up!
Thanks Janton! No- here, last Monday was a holiday but I booked today off from work instead. It sucked last week, but this week it means I've got a day off while everyone else is working :) YAY!
E x
haha! very clever of you eveningart! very smart too. enjoy!
Thanks- I am! I've made a second batch of chutney - 8 yummy jars :) And am just uploading all my footage of my beagle drawing so I can edit it and post it this evening. :)
E x
oh very cool, I'm gonna go check out that Beagle!
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This is why I try to work around drawing cats and dogs .... the hair, so true @eveningart, glad you finished the drawing.
Cannot wait to see the time-lapse, it will be very beautiful for sure.
Receiving so much love from our WW family and so many new things happening in my life ... so many gifts, that I never thought possible ... I have so so many moments daily right now, that I am most grateful for, every single day. <3
Have a most wonderful Sunday evening
xx
This is the loveliest thing to hear, that your life is full of beautiful moments right now! You deserve it- you're so dedicated and kind, and such a good friend, I'm so glad it's all coming back your way!
I had a bit of a weekend away from the internet, but I'll be around more this week. Sending you loads of love, and hope you have a magical week.
E x
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Yes, I need that sometimes also, getting away from the internet, just nature and a good book or some paper and color ... I am so happy we have some very small islands just a few minutes away ... some also without tourists or any civilization ... a perfect hideout :)
Have an amazing week!!!
xx
@eveningart it is lovely to hear what you are grateful for. I am very excited about hearing you sing and play. J x
I dont' care which book it is - i just need an Evie book! hehehehehe
rom com - sure! let's have it!!!! :)
and ahhhh deep sigh. moments of gratitude. this helped me tonight
I needed this. Just a reminder of things to reflect on and be grateful
it helps to change the perspective for sure. going to see that Beagle now hehehehe