I'm sitting here impatiently waiting for acrylic gel medium to dry on my next painting and reflecting on how lucky I feel to have had so many creative interactions today.
This morning I exchanged messages with my novelist friend Ron, who I've recently reconnected with after at least a dozen years. I've had the honor of previewing a few chapters of his latest work and will be designing a logo for his newly resurrected book critique blog. We're also planning to get together soon at a toastmaster's group he belongs to. Ron is quirky, funny, big-hearted and a fabulous writer.
Spent my lunchtime at The Art Institute of Chicago, perusing the Modern Wing and looking at some surrealism. It blows my mind that such greatness is literally accessible to me every day.
When I got home tonight, I listened online to a recent radio show featuring my friend Bob. Bob's another gifted writer, who hosts a well-known Chicago theater blog that has gained a wide following (he was recently invited to begin contributing to The Huffington Post). Bob's so talented, creative and full of energy.
Next, I visited the blog of a person who follows my blog, only to find out that he is an amazing photographer-- and apparently a hockey fan too! Sent him an email praising his work and eagerly looking forward to seeing more of it.
Finally, just got an email from my friend Dean with an attachment showing her latest painting. She is responsible for sparking my interest in card-making and she's also an exceptional pastel artist. She works primarily in landscape and wildlife and I am in awe of her talent.
Yes!! I'm bragging about my friends. Gleefully and with great appreciation for knowing them and having their inspiration fill my life every day.
Now, if only that gel medium would dry....
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