The Art & Poetry of Mary Coleman

My painting is progressing. The neck is looking a bit better and I’m happy with the cloth of the shirt and got it all done in one day instead of two. The glove is going to be pretty tricky. I’m breaking it up into two sessions. Tomorrow I’ll do the mask and the cap.

I bought a pair of boots for the winter. Last year I bought a similar pair of boots in the same style but they were the most uncomfortable pair of shoes I ever wore and I couldn’t return them. I bought them online and they were the first pair of non-Doc Martin ankle boots I’ve tried. Never again. This year I went back to Doc Martin because I know those are comfortable, don’t give me blisters, and are well made and last quite a few years. Plus they seem to be popular again which makes me happy. The 90’s is really vogue right now which I am pleased with because I really enjoyed that period of style. I never was one for skinny jeans and leggings which seemed the rage for ages. I like baggy pants, flared jeans, and chunky shoes. My legs are too muscular to look good in skinny jeans. I have thick calves.

I haven’t been reading or playing video games but I hope to rectify that tomorrow afternoon. My goal this week is to relax for an hour five days of the week and play Hogwarts Legacy and read The Land of Lost Things.

Things I saw on my walk with Margot today:

Intentions for September 30 – October 6:

(I’ll put an X next to the intention for every day I do it)

1. Meditate – 7 days XX

2. Take the dog on a walk every day XX

3. Do art – 4 days XX

4. Cook dinner – 5 days XX

5. Instagram – 5 days X

6. Do three 5k’s this week

7. Run a half marathon on Sunday

8. Play video games, read/relax for an hour – 5 days

9. Do not eat any sweets all week except on Sunday – 6 days XX

10. Clean the house.

Painting Schedule:

Outline photo, grid, print out gridded drawing, grid watercolor paper Wednesday Sep 25 Draw figure onto gridded watercolor paper Friday Sept 27 Outline drawing and paint in background. Saturday Sept 28 Paint eyes – Sunday Sept 29 Paint skin – Monday Sept 30 Paint shirt – Tuesday Oct 1 Paint mask & hairnet – Wednesday Oct 2 Paint glove/hand – Thursday Oct 3 Paint glove/hand finish – Tuesday Oct 8 Paint long sleeve and knees – Wednesday Oct 9