Beautiful zinnias that I picked up at the farmer’s market this past weekend. Located directly in front of me on my desk, I can clearly see now how the color influenced the flowers in yesterday’s painting.

And since I’m on the topic of books, I have another great one for you today,"The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield. First Michael told me about this one, then Christine, and then there comes a point when something keeps coming up, and I finally listen. I’m glad I did. It’s one of the reasons I’ve felt particularly dedicated to my work over the last couple of weeks.

This book will be the "kick in the pants" you need if you’ve been sitting on the fence about this creative life, and if you are already living the creative life it will "kick you in the pants" to stay focused, keep going, and just do your WORK. It will a also provide some much needed understanding about what it really means to be an artist of any discipline.  A little stronger tone, than my usual soft, encouraging approach of choice, sometimes a direct and to the point message is just what you need to hear, (except from Suze Orman, who screams at you). Steven won’t scream at you, but he will no longer let you have ANY excuses as to why you’re not doing the creative work you were meant to do!!!!!!!

Speaking of creative work, I’m out for the rest of the day to go and paint with Outi...more new creations.

have a happy Wednesday ~