During the holidays Mark and I attempted to reduce the amount of artwork we have stored in the basement in flat files. As we pulled out artwork to examine, Mark gave me a hard time for not continuing with my drawing, which he highly praised. That conversation — and the sight of my last drawings — reminded me of how much I miss making visual, and not just written, work.
Thus I am resolved to try to get back to drawing more, which means writing less. I am going to use the winter, which is always a downtime for northern gardeners, to draw rather than blog so often. But I don't want to totally give up my connection to all of you; therefore I am going to blog once a week on Tuesdays, beginning tomorrow.
See you then.
A collaged garden journal page I created for a workshop I conducted.
This sounds like a great idea, Linda, though it means less for us it means so much more for you. I always have great plans for what I will accomplish in the winter months but find it hard to stick to those tasks, so I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. It will feed your soul.
Posted by: Barbara H. | Monday, January 04, 2021 at 07:27 AM
Sounds like a great winter plan! No one would chide me for neglecting my drawing, but last year I did do a self-reflection workbook that has lots of blank space for words or art, and I had a great time playing with drawing and painting and working parts of my brain that I don't typically use. I don't produce anything I would share, but it works for me.
Posted by: Kristin | Monday, January 04, 2021 at 08:25 AM
I like this garden page. It has words too. That is so you. I will look forward to your Tuesday posts.
Posted by: Lisa at Greenbow | Monday, January 04, 2021 at 09:09 AM
I'm so glad you are going to take the time to get back to something you love to do. I will look forward to Tuesdays. And love the book recommendations!
Posted by: Stephanie O'Neal | Monday, January 04, 2021 at 09:54 AM
It's important to make time for the things you love and I've no doubt that taking deliberate action to do just that will make it a happier year for you, Linda. I hope you'll share some of your visual creations on occasion too.
Posted by: Kris P | Monday, January 04, 2021 at 12:27 PM
Thanks to all of you for the positive response. Now I just have to do it!
Posted by: Linda Brazill | Tuesday, January 05, 2021 at 08:35 AM
How wonderful, this is a great resolution. I keep saying that I'm going to cut back on the blobging but then I end up right back there at 5x week...
Posted by: danger garden | Tuesday, January 05, 2021 at 07:05 PM
Cheering your decision to draw. Hope it nurtures you this winter.
Posted by: Susie at pbmGarden | Friday, January 08, 2021 at 07:39 AM