Every morning I connect with different groups of people. My morning text check in has become an important part of my every day. This crazy time has made me make an effort to connect. I have so much thankfulness for the positive changes in my life.
Organize
my life. This break, this reset is a good time to organize what is important. I just read a comment from an artist – producing art is just an excuse to make things with my hands – this really resonates with me. First and foremost I am a maker. I need to organize my life around this knowledge.
Inspire
Happy 50th Earth Day! Useppa Island is my all time inspiration.
Learn
During “stay at home” I’m trying to learn new things. I’m generally a Learner for Life and always trying to learn new things in my studio. Now I’m opening books, sampling new techniques, using dusty supplies, learning to do things better. I’m lucky to have a fabric stash and a sewing machine. Learning to make a better, more comfortable mask!
Wonder
Keep Going
I just started this book. So far the gist seems to be just keep going and I’ll get to where I’m meant to be. Enjoy the journey and have a daily routine. Then something will get done and it might be good. I’ll keep you posted!
Discover
I just texted this to my classmates-
One thing I need to do more of is write down what and why I’m painting. Some paintings are to try new skills. Most are just Oh I like this…. with no real plan. I think it would help my painting a lot if I wrote, before, during, after.
I need to discover what and why I’m painting.
Enjoy
It’s a snow day!! Perfect day to paint warm & bright in my studio!
Delight
Yesterday I took a picture of my magnolia tree out of my kitchen window amazed that its still blooming. Then this ?!?!?! This morning! It’s been blooming and holding on to its blooms over over two weeks. Sun, warmth, wind, hail, snow and the blooms are still there. I am delighting in the strength and stamina of my beautiful magnolia tree.
Barbara Bergsten - Artist 