Looking Back at 2011 and Plans for 2012

2011 has been one of my most difficult years in every aspect of my life.  Events and situations have made me re-evaluate myself and my life.  What has become more important than my own dreams is my children's dreams; and this means my goals have to change in order to help them.  In one sense it is a sacrifice as I see my dreams being replaced by a job I view as horrible and mundane; but on the other hand I see it as a necessity to see my children happy.  They are much younger than me and if helping them means a lifetime of loving what they do rather than following in my footsteps, then it will be a reward for me.

Well that was uplifting, Not!  LOL

Christmas was very fun!  It is the one day of the year I capture all my family together and they cannot run away.  I love Christmas :).  I opened my secret gift from my hubby and have to admit they were not quite as excited as I was and not so sure how I could be happy about getting a Circle Pro 24, Cutter's Mate Plus, and Strip Pro.  They were very happy for me, but I could tell it is a good thing I did not buy it for any of them.

2012!  A new beginning!  Although my art work is being put on the back burner I am sure I will still have a project on the go.  My main focus this year is to look after my health, help my kids financially, and to learn to draw.  I'm not very enthused about drawing but feel I really need to understand depth, light, and the basics in order to move forward in my art.  I need to expand beyond the method of drawing by squares.  I also need to bring out that creative spirit which lurks inside.  When I figure that out, I'll let you know.

As for everyone else, I wish you all the best for 2012 and hope your dreams come true!

Cheryl
Loonar Gifts

Merry Christmas To Me!

I'm pretty sure most artists can understand the desire to have something they need in order to create their art and with Christmas coming one can only hope they get what they really want, or can they?
This year I decided that I will "influence" my gift.

I went online, ordered it and sent my hubby and email saying my gift will be delivered. You cannot open it or know what it is so one of us is surprised! He laughed; and when the mail came he was true to his words. It is wrapped and waiting for me for Christmas. He has no idea what it is and it really has been fun. Not that I would do that every year, but I can't wait to open it so he can see what I got!

I'm so bad, lol.