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So four days before the new year, I had a life changing experience in the form of a heart event. After spending almost two weeks in the hospital, I returned home to recover and start my rehab journey.  At first, I was devastated that I would not be able to participate in my favorite plein air events this year but then-

 

I suddenly realized that with adversity comes advantage.  I have been wanting to dabble in watercolors and lo and behold, here was my chance.  I signed up with an online instructor and have been enjoying my journey into the world of watercolor.  It is an interesting and ,actually, very forgiving medium.  This totally surprised me as I had heard how unforgiving watercolor could be to work with.  I also love how you can use a line pen drawing and slosh the watercolor on top.   I have also explored the metallic watercolors with wonderful success.   So I am having fun exploring and putting to bed all the horror stories and myths that I thought and heard about watercolor.

 

I am also taking on commissions again which I throughly love.  I love the collaboration between client and artist.  I know some find that commissions can be daunting but I have always enjoyed the journey.  Commissions come in many forms and requests and I am constantly amazed at the new subject material my clients come up with.

 

So I am refocusing and recharging my direction in art somewhat and finding that it’s a good thing.  Change can be challenging but so rewarding if you embrace it and move thru into that new door.

 

Happy painting,

Jennylynne