I am getting more comfortable with repeating my self.   There seem to be a few paintings I do over and over again.  There are certain symbols and gestures I do from painting to painting.   This is my visual language.  It is who I am as an artist.  I do not have to come up with new things all the time.  What I need to do is simple get into the studio and begin to paint again and trust that something good will eventually happen. It does often enough.   

We are moving toward our next Family Art Show and I am working with a steady focus to get ready.   I find that having a specific deadline in the future helps move me along in the studio.  It helps my concentration.  The children have been helping out more around the house in order to give me more time in the studio to work and for this I am very grateful and they are glad to have more of an allowance at the end of the week to look forward to.