In other big news, I resigned from my contract at my retail job a few weeks ago, so last night was my last night. I am still a casual there so I will get the odd shift every now and then, but since I'm essentially doing more than a full time load at uni already, something had to give.
Anyway, progress:
Creative Goals
- Write at least 500 words per week: Yes, and have managed closed to 1,000 words in the last two weeks. Most of that was for my main WiP, but there were a few hundred words added to a side project as well.
- Do one painting or drawing each week: I do have a painting in progress, which is almost finished; all it needs is the shadows from the objects on the table and background. I've reached that point of a painting where it's actually turning out quite well and I'm terrified I'll screw it up, so I'm practicing glazing on scrap bits of canvas before I do it to the painting (hoping to finish it this week). This is acrylic on a canvas pad:
I also hit up the local art supply shop when I saw they had a big special on... I couldn't help myself :)
- Begin research on PhD topic: Have started reading academic articles and jotting down a few notes. Also started doing some reading for my coursework units.
- Teaching stuff: Have started looking over class material since tutorials start next week.
- Research assistant stuff: Not much to do this week (still need to get software on my computer)
- 20 minutes slow exercise-bike riding per day: Yes :) Have also been trying to eat healthier a well, which has mostly gone okay except for today (I had fast food for lunch AND dinner).
your painting is improving all the time:) and it would be foolish not to hit the art store during a special - the rest of the week sounds very productive - all the best for coming week:)
ReplyDeleteI love the shine which has added a 3 dimensional aspect to your painting. I'm sure JD loves it too. :D I advise everyone shop during specials. It saves money in the long run :P X
ReplyDeleteShah X
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