This morning I slept in because I could. When I did get up, I decided I would take a shower and wash my hair and get that out of the way. I don't wash my hair as often now that I'm older, because age makes it not need to be washed so much. I used to wash it daily when I was younger, but no more. Now if I did, it would turn to straw and look like I stole it from a scarecrow. It's not that I'd be opposed of stealing hair from a scarecrow if I needed it, but for now that is not the case.
I was interrupted though before I could get in the shower by WHAM! WHAM! WHAM! WHAM!.... ahhhh... the sound of something getting done. So I didn't take my shower in case someone needed to come in.
I may have told or not, that a couple of weeks ago some nice new handrails were put up on my front steps and in the last week, the old deck was torn off the back of the house and a new smaller one was built in it's place. The deck was rotted in many places and falling apart. It really has been unsafe for several years, so I put a sign on it telling delivery people to only use the front (my drive makes it easier for them to use the back).... and I haven't used the porch at all. The owners, my aunt and uncle have taken care of everything immediately since I got here, but that porch. My uncle has dementia now, not all gone yet, but progressing and my aunt, who is very smart, but worn out (both in their upper 80s).....just kept putting it off. I felt like they weren't recognizing what terrible shape it was in, even though they could walk right over and see. The other part of that is money, they didn't want to spend it. Now... you might think you can understand that, but two things, they have plenty of money and the cost of a porch wouldn't put a dent in their wallet. Yes... I know, I know, just because someone has plenty of money, doesn't mean they want to spend it. Thing is, it would have never passed for insurance purposes, but insurance people don't come out and look and we're kin! So what was I going to do? Just what I did, I stopped using it. 😄
Anyway, one of my cousins (my uncle's daughter) and her son got into gear once they realized what was going on and now it is done and all is right with the world. Like I said above, it is a much smaller version and that is ok, it is sound and safe and of course, that counts the most.
I've been creating more art. I know, surprise! surprise! It's full of crazy color and I love it. I thought I'd show you some of it. I have so much art I am getting behind on taking photos. I do need a better idea/set up for taking photos. Up close like I show them shows the details good, but often my eye will pick up different shapes or it will give off a different vibe when seen from a little distance and it's interesting what changes and what stands out more. I tease and say click one up, run halfway across the room and look at it again... LOL! Yes I'm being silly, but for real some of them change a lot. I will be thinking on it and trying to figure out how I can do it differently, but for now, it's just the same.
This is on a 12 x 12 wrapped canvas. It wasn't meant to be anything particular when I started, but it kind of turn into a hint of something.
Talk about random abstract! One day from across the room I thought I saw a cartoon'ish woman in a skirt in the bottom left quarter, but today I can't see her.
10 x 10 on canvas panel
This one was a little more controlled even though it is also simple abstract. A little cleaner and less loud.
8 x 8 on canvas panel
This one is..... colorful. LOL There is something that I liked about it and something that doesn't quite seem finished, even though it is.... I think. Just as I typed that I saw ONE little place that one more tiny thing might need to go. Sheesh!!
8 x 8 on canvas panel
This is a really small one, 3 x 5 I had a night or two where I didn't know what I was starting next and that many times turns into making little things while I think. Flowers and vases are done a lot in art, don't you think? There are so many ways to depict them, realistic and abstract. To me, this one is really fun
Here's the first 4 on this post, lined up in a row on my piano. I do love coloring my world up to the max.
I ordered a new zero gravity chair for enjoying on my new back porch. I don't know if I will love it or not, but if I do, I will then order another so when someone drops by, then I can have a comfy chair too. Did that not sound right? Well, you know, if you have company, kin or not, you always give up the best chair to them,,... right? So.... when that happens, I'll want one too!
Ok, it's mid-afternoon now and I think I will attempt again to take a shower and wash my hair. Better late than never.... right?
