Monday, May 12, 2008

Inspiration & Fatigue

I am so sleep deprived these days. Our kids have always slept well. We have never co-slept. They have always slept through the night. Now we are being punished for that. The sleep fairy decided to no longer grant us kid-free evenings. Moe has been waking up at 1 am or so and coming in our bed. We have tried putting him back, but mostly he has been staying. And to make matters worse, he is now getting out of his bed during his 2 1/2 hour nap to get in our bed! SEE:
I have been painting again. I am not a good painter. But, I had to switch art projects or else my hands will become permanently disabled from crocheting! Kevin has this rock and mineral book that inspired me to paint...Take a look at the inspiration:
Here is what I came up with:

I am okay with blotchy art like this. When it comes to detail...well, let's just say I think I may be on a grade school level...
Take a look at these:
http://www.toontoonz.com/canart/canartmain.html
I have mixed feelings about these, since they can and should be recycled. But I guess they are being upcycled into art?
Sorry for my randomness...blame the fatigue!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I hear ya on the sleeping situation. i'm usually to tired or half asleep to carry maddy back to her bed so I just give in!

your painting is fantastic! and I love the cans...recycled? no. but creatively reused? yes!

have a great day!
*hugs!*

Amanda Lou said...

I love the painting. I would have stolen it from you when I was down there!! Guess I'll have to come back:).

Distressing Delilah a.k.a. jenn said...

That is beautiful..you have been hiding that talent from us! Sorry about the sleeping thing! I always thought the kids in the big people bed was a bad idea for people..and obviously so do you..but what to do now..they invited themselves there! Good Luck!