Memorial Day, the unofficial start of Summer! As I figure out what my kids will do to keep busy this Summer, I realize I need a Summer project too! And it comes at a good time for me. I could use a jolt of motivation. As I look back on all the things I wanted to try in 2015, I’m proud to say I’ve tackled most of these items.

My list for 2015:

1. Linocut. 
2. Lettering. Did online workshop
3. Online workshops. See lettering above.
4. Painting on dark paper. Used with lino.
5. Doodling. Have filled a whole sketchbook in the shortest time to date!
6. Video. Have done short ones on Instagram. But, still on my list! Would like to play more with stop motion.
7. Patterns. Have created one a month.
8. Maps. Haven’t done much with this.
9. Digital Brushes. Have been working digitally.
10. Watercolor Parties. Have painted with friends.

Some were great to try, like lino, but another craft to learn – which takes time! Other items on my list, like patterns – I’m even more into, than when I started the year. I feel like this is progress. That I can try new things, eliminate some, and decide to pursue others further.

Last year my Summer project was drawing figures. Last Summer I created my first watercolor/ink piece – in the style that I feel like is me. Let’s see what this Summer brings!