Recycle, Revamp, Reinvent, Repair, Re-use, lift, push and a Couple Pulled Muscles Later...

Geez.............That blog post title says it all as I have been doing all of that this week.  I have tons of projects I need to get around to doing. Which is part of the reason this blog post is late.

  Yesterday, I moved a fish tank. I have five tanks currently set-up. Two in my studio housing Bettas, The largest tank is downstairs in the living room, one in the kitchen and one on my nightstand in my bedroom.

  My daughter decided to surrender her fish to me. So, I hauled them over to my house and added all of those adoptees to my 30 gallon tank. Fish tanks are heavy as all get out when they are still a quarter full of water so it was a challenge to move it, hence, one of the reasons I didn't get to post on time. I'm happy to report though that all the fishies survived the trauma of the move and are doing fine. I wish I could say the same for me but, my poor muscles and debilitated shoulder say otherwise.  I also moved my two Betta tanks this morning to new spots in my studio which meant, of course that I rearranged the ENTIRE studio cuz that's just how I roll.

  Now, today, I have a table easel that needs repair and revamping so I can put it to work in my studio. That will allow me to work on two canvases simultaneously which will in turn, make me more productive. That's always a good thing.

  And...........finally.............I got around to re-prepping, to re-use,  the previously used,  30X40 canvas that has been sitting, collecting dust. I have a painting in mind for it but the details still need to be worked out. I have this habit, okay, so it's a little strange but I have always done this. I write words and sentences onto my blank canvases, underneath the under painting. Just random thoughts, good vibes etc. that will not be seen in the finished painting and only I know what they say. Why?  I don't know really except that I feel it puts good thoughts out into the universe and I think the world can use all the good vibes it can get these days.  You might be able to see it here..................

  I write these words and phrases with watercolor pencils so they just melt and blend in with the acrylic paint. Afterwards, I usually use a yellow ochre paint to cover the canvas with a light wash. This creates a pleasing under tone to the painting that looks like this..................

 

  Next..........comes the initial sketch and the actual painting, which I hope to start today, depending on whether or not I get all the other tasks done. I'm sure if I do get this canvas going, I will post about it up on my Facebook page. I better go and get started. I still have my daily sketch to do as well.