I’ve been reworking this piece when she did not sell at my auction, last year. I initially stayed close to the original artwork but after many layers and lots of frustration, she got a complete overhaul. She has been sitting waiting for me, for around a week or so and now I have to find my way to finish her.

I have so many unfinished pieces #inmystudio at the moment and I know that can become a bit of a habit for me, to hide behind my #wip so I have to be careful. I know the reason behind it, of course, we covered it in the Artist Way. It’s little fears and insecurities that seem to be popping up but I think it has to do with the general state of the world right now, more than anything else.

I have been stuck here before so I think I need to spend some time this coming week finishing pieces before moving on. Even though I know it’s hard, I know it will be good for me.

I know we are all in different spaces right now, trying to cope in our own ways and old habits have come up in unexpected ways. I have some accountability in place to help and I’ll continue to find ways to keep showing up even when my heart is heavy and weighted down.

I have been reading on social media that other people are also finding it hard to complete tasks or show up, so I know I’m not in this place alone. I am thinking about you and hoping that you too are finding ways of coping and keeping the heart at peace during this time.

Much Love, Jeanne-Marie