Always Be Prepared!

I am not turning into a Boy Scout here, I am not a boy for one thing, and a bit past the age limit as well!  But their saying has a lot of merit. 

This week I received a call from an artist friend who is in charge of a gallery space.   There was no one for the November showing, and could I do it?   This space holds at least 25 paintings!   I gave a quick look and yes, I can do that!   I will need to frame some pieces, and finish the one on the easel, but at least that's do-able.

This means that even though a month ago I had no need to have such an inventory, its a good idea to be ready anyhow.  Which means working.  Often if not daily.   When I might not feel like it so much.

“Amateurs look for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” – Chuck Close

Not that its easy.  I find myself late in the day far too often, wondering where my time went?   I can easily "just one more chore..." myself to bedtime.   Its hard to do at times when I see nothing coming up, but just that quick something can come along to flip things upside down.   I am happy I was prepared enough to say yes!  

Old Feed Store Art Center, Bassett Nebraska.   I will have at least 25 paintings on display and for sale, for the entire month of November.    

Hilltop Barn, Dubuque    One of the plein air pieces done earlier this month at the Bluffstrokes Paint out.  It will be
included in the showing in Nebraska for the month of November.