Fighting the Winter Doldrums

I'll admit it.  I have been suffering from a sense of stagnation when it comes to accomplishing my artistic goals during this long, cold, seemingly-endless winter here in Michigan.  But then I am reminded that things could always be worse...

I have managed to nearly complete my most recent project entitled Legacy.  This is my most challenging project thus far.  I made the paper used for the smoke and clouds in the upper portion and painstakingly applied layer after layer until I was satisfied.  I know, it's rather depressing, but it fairly reflects my present state of mind.

Wandering

I know I haven't been keeping up with my blog as much as I should but life seems to be getting in the way lately.  We have had more than our fair share of issues over the last month or so.  I can hardly believe it has not even been a month since Christmas.  I won't go into the details but suffice to say it has been a month with many ups and downs (more downs though, unfortunately)  I will try to post more often.

I am currently working under a deadline for a new competitive submission.   I have been advised to  attempt entry.  My current work is veering away from the cutesy and turning towards more serious issues.  I am certain this is due to the current tenor my in life and I will relax into more upbeat subjects again.  But I do feel I am growing as an artist and as an individual.