11.14.14: reflection

Good day mates.

As of today, there's only 3 more weeks left of the project. I know I just started my first painting last week, but I already feel sad about the approaching end. I know, I know... "Why can't you just continue this next semester?" I fear I won't have enough time to do so! In just one painting I have learned much, and with continued practice I know that I would be able to become more skilled at it. I mean, next semester, I plan on enrolling in the Directed Studies class, so maybe I can do it as an extended project and see what I can learn through an onsite mentor (Mrs. Nollner), if she would be willing and able to (macro = ingrained in this brain).
I'd like to thank all the people who have left such sweet, constructive comments on my blog. I would like to take some time to respond to Abi's comment:

I will argue with anyone who says abstract art isn't real art. I'm all about expressing things away from the concrete. I really love that painting with the flowers, and I hope to see more of your work on here. I know the feeling of your artistic energy being burned away by the week. Maybe if you buy the paints, you'll find more time for it? Also, I'd love to read about any particular artists who inspire you, or any trips you make that sort of spark your creativity (I'm always seized by the urge to create after visiting the High). Have you considered experimenting with multimedia, or is the goal mostly painting? With abstract art, anything goes, I suppose, so you might be able or expand this, if not this semester, then someday!

Abi, I see that you asked for any sources of inspiration (trips perhaps to museums or exhibits). I haven't yet gone to the High, but I am always inspired by nature. Waking up so early, I sometimes able to see the beautiful mixed colors in a sunrise. Little things like leaves and the breath that comes out of speaking mouths... little things inspire me. If I carried around a camera all day, I would snap pictures of everything, and I'd maybe come up with 20-30 good pictures. These pictures would be of things that I found interesting or what not... inspiration! Also, I think for this next painting, I will try to experiment with other cool things! I have tons of nail polish bottles that are just laying around and I have millions of little tubes of glitter! I know I'll have fun experimenting with these extra goodies.

But getting to the soul of your question:
No time (or leftover money) for new paints! I have had to ration it by mixing in some water and thinning solutions. Maybe in the future :)
I haven't visited a large museum, but I am inspired by everyday things.
Multimedia: yes, but in the future.

For now, I guess I'll get around to painting some more. My short-term goal is to have another painting done soon!

S