DONE!

14 Oct 2010 1 Comment

by Elaine Johnson in Uncategorized

79 days down. 80 paintings done.

Count ‘em.

80.

Done.

Can you believe it? I feel so exhilirated! No exhaustion. No relief like, “Whew, glad I’m done!” It has been a roller coaster for sure and sometimes it was very, very difficult. Nothing like setting a goal and completing it though. I feel so good. Kinda like when someone runs a marathon. Not to win but to finish. That’s how I’m feeling tonight.

In a way though I feel like I have just begun. One of my kids the other day told me that I should keep going. Thought about it for a second but nah! Mallory told me tonight after I finished, “Good! Now you won’t be distracted.” Ha ha! Leave it to her to throw everything into proper perspective!

So, now I have 80 paintings laying around. What to do? Well, there has been some talk about a show or exhibition. I would love that but I don’t want to push it. We’ll see. People say I have improved. I don’t know if I necessarily see that but if others think so, then that’s enough proof for me. I’ll trust what they say I suppose.

I want to say to everyone who encouraged me with words or did so by looking at my paintings or following along, thank you. I am really grateful for your help to keep me moving in the right direction. I wasn’t going to give up but I gained strength for the journey by your participating with me.

So tomorrow is day 80. You may remember why I picked 80 days and why I began in the first place. Here’s my post on WHY.

The why is the most important. To paint just to paint wouldn’t be enough for me. The purpose has been clear–to fight fear as I discover more of my artistic self.

It’s been worth it. Thanks for coming along.

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