I have had a super busy week, I have managed to finish off a few commissions, start a few more, organise + execute a family dinner for Bean's fifth birthday (Oh my baby is 5!), organise the return of her three Barbies who have been on 'holidays' for a couple of years (a long story I might share another day!).
But while I have been busy, it has been a good busy + an organised busy, so instead of feeling flat and uninspired and bone weary, I feel energised + accomplished + inspired.
So inspired that even after a whole day of painting yesterday, (thank you Beastie for being such a good baby + sleeping heaps!!) I went back into the studio after dinner + finished off this journal page, started a few weeks ago.
Sometimes everything comes together - colours, posture, an expression, some whimsey + last night felt like one of those nights...
How has your week been? Smooth sailing or have you been derailed? (oops mixing of metaphors here!) I would love to hear how it's gone for you!
(And speaking of leaving me a comment - I want to share with everyone, that I always try to email everyone who takes the time to leave me a comment, a reply, but sometimes I am unable to because apparently google + has changed settings + your email may have been changed to no-reply-bogger. So while I try to reply to everyone, I sometimes don't have the time search for an email address. So if you haven't heard back from me that may be why!)
By the way - have you had a chance to enter this months awesome give away? It has a week left to go - I hope you will pop over to enter!
Your style is always evolving! I love to see your wonderful artwork.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love it when the busy-ness inspires rather than drains? Love your whimsical painting.
ReplyDeleteSweet ladies all! HPPF!
ReplyDeleteShe's a beauty! love the muted colours ....
ReplyDeleteLovely work. Your girl looks very happy this week. I love how you seem to put yourself into your art and let the girls portray your emotions:) HPPF
ReplyDeleteYour colors do certainly "come together", Kirstin. I love the pinks because they aren't Pepto Bismol pink but a softer grayer mauve-related color. Your face is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI haven't gotten to stop by for a while, and here you have a gorgeous journal page just waiting to be ooood and ahhhhd over! Beautiful work, as always, Kristin! Have a fabulous weekend (and I hope that you find plenty of 'me' time to paint!). hugs, Kimberly
ReplyDeleteShe's so lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely page, she looks happy! Good to hear that you have had a good week! <3
ReplyDeleteshe's darling-love the soft tones which seem to represent her sweet innocence. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteSnazzy and fashionable gal, it all did come together beautifully. Want to hear more about the returning barbies....xox
ReplyDeleteLovely work. You've done a beautiful job evoking such emotion.
ReplyDeleteThis week I see a girl who is ready to party!! Wow love her sweet happy demeanor!! Beautiful as always!!
ReplyDeleteStart working on that kids book Kirstin!!
Hugs Giggles
Lovely and happy journal page - that is a wonderful girl and I love the background. Glad that you are feeling energized in spite of the busyness. It's a good thing that only the kids get older and we don't (LOL)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous page!!!! lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet of Beastie to let you get some good studio time in...what great results, too! Honestly, Kirstin, I just don't know how on earth you are able to accomplish so much. My hero! Hope the party is a smashing success! XO, janice
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