This week started off okay but then went to shite around midweek with a computer failure. It really made me realise how much I loathe computers and all the digital detritus we acquire and create. I take a hell of a lot of photos. Computers end up like journals for me. I often start just writing in the middle of a new notebook, random and cryptic words, notations, thoughts. I circle things, I write down dates and numbers and then I walk away, only to start again somewhere else in the notebook, probably writing the same thing again and again. I imagine my computer files stretched across so many dead or dying hard drives, perhaps across continents and seas.
I also realised I don't have to be an expert at all of this. I do pretty well with a few things and that's probably enough. Now, if I could just create a basic rudimentary system that works for me I'll be fine.
Isn't that what we are all trying to do, just find our place within the frameworks of a basic system. I need wiggle room and a bit of space for wild abandon too. I know I need systems but I don't really like them too much.
I am sitting in front of the window, the sun is warm on one of my arms, I watch my exhausted daffodils catch the wind, the grape hyacinths are coming up now in the window box. I am listening to concentration music on my computer - drones to keep the brain waves in check.
I had an order for a print yesterday when I woke up from an old friend in Seattle. Always thankful for the support and delighted for the order. Check out my kofi shop if you haven't in a while.
And in other news, I happened to paint five new small works this week. Can you imagine? I certainly didn't but somehow I have. These are on 5x7" mixed media on canvas boards. You can see the weave of the canvas in the photos, these wee beauties pack a punch.
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From there to here mixed media on canvas board 5x7"/13x18cm ©2021 Megan Chapman £55 with free shipping in the UK Message me to claim (not in my shop yet) |
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Ties that bind mixed media on canvas board 5x7"/13x18cm ©2021 Megan Chapman £55 with free shipping in the UK Message me to claim (not in my shop yet) |
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Your wild terrain mixed media on canvas board 7x5"/18x13cm ©2021 Megan Chapman £55 with free shipping in the UK Message me to claim (not in my shop yet) |
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Lay it down mixed media on canvas board 7x5"/18x13cm ©2021 Megan Chapman £55 with free shipping in the UK Message me to claim (not in my shop yet) |
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Thunder and the roar mixed media on canvas board 5x7"/13x18cm ©2021 Megan Chapman £55 with free shipping in the UK Message me to claim (not in my shop yet) |
And that's all I have for you this week. Thank you for stopping by and for supporting my work. Take good care of yourself.
