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[Dusty1]

@Natureluvr I don't know what you are interested in, but there is a series by Janet Evanovich that starts with One For The Money.

They are easy to read with recurring characters & they are fun.

If I am having trouble finding something that I want to read, I go to this series.

[Shanus]

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@SportyShorty07 wrote:

@Shanus  That's really great that you do watercolor painting too! I love watching the watercolor apint move unexpectedly in the puddles of water- its fun to watch the colors bleed into eachother or crate their own channels and lines of paint with the water. 

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@SportyShorty07   The most difficult thing to learn is to keep the pigment where you want it to stay and how much water to use. I'm about 6 months into it and have taken several classes and sometimes get so frustrated. 

I'm using what I call "Big Girl Paper"....the expensive blocks of paper with only 15-20 sheets! I've started cutting them in half or quarters or using painter's tape to separate the page in case I mess up.

[Shanus]

@Natureluvr   Somewhere we got off track since you asked what WE do.

I keep journals and write every day...even if just a sentence what I'm feeling or have planned for my day. Sometimes it eases my mind to see stress is just a part of life especially in today's world and it will pass. 

[4kitties]

I find jigsaw puzzles to be very relaxing.  I like the smaller, 350 or 500 piece ones from Dollar Tree.  They do not take up as much space as the larger ones.  They have a nice selection of pictures too.

I can work them on the other half of our kitchen table and still have enough room on the other half for us to dine.

[SportyShorty07]

@Shanus  You're so right about keeping pigment where you want it and figuring out how much water to use- it takes time to learn.  You're 6 months in and you're giving it your all and that's what matters because art is all about learning new skills and doing your best while creating something beautiful.  I love that phrase- "big girl paper" - I have a lot of that too. I really like the Winsor Newton sketch pads and I also like to cut down sheets so that I can make smaller paintings.  

[Estellee]

For me just laying down for a bit and close my eyes does wonders 

[Shanus]

@SportyShorty07   I busted loose and purchased two blocks of Arches  paper. Whoa, big move. They're still sitting on my table waiting for me to be brave.

[RetRN]

In the summer a walk in the park is helpful. In the winter I like to turn on the fireplace while reading a book and sipping on hot chocolate.

[SportyShorty07]

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@Shanus wrote:

@SportyShorty07   I busted loose and purchased two blocks of Arches  paper. Whoa, big move. They're still sitting on my table waiting for me to be brave.

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@Shanus  Way to go ! Oh you are plenty brave and I know you can do it! Go Shanus, Go Shanus 

[Sooner]

Pray and read devotionals, be thankful for what I have.

Clean and organize the house.