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One of the best ways for me is talking through stuff. Also, maybe trying something new, or a relaxing soak or shower.

 

I can definitely relate to being on a plane with mechanical issues. We were on the runway about to take off, and the Captain comes over the intercom and mentions that they were having computer problems. They were going to shut everything down and try a restart. Unfortunately, that didn't work, and we ended up going back to the gate. We weren't about to wait around to get back on the same plane, though. We ended up getting on another flight to LA (a direct flight this time) on standby.

In terms of creative inspiration, I found that looking at work that is similar to what you want to do really helps. For example, if you want to do realistic portraits, look up artists that do that kind of thing and study them for a while. That got me through a lot of difficult times when I couldn't seem to produce anything.

 

I seriously need to do that myself. I haven't drawn anything for a while, and I really want to get back into it.

 

Hey I had to draw Bowser the other day.

 

Ooo! Animated characters are actually a good place to start!

Are you brave enough to share with us?

 

Haha! No, it was terrible.

 

Aww!

We're always our own worst critics.

 

A five year old told me it was pretty bad.

 

... LOL!

Ok, that actually made me snort and laugh out loud.

Maybe they just didn't appreciate your style?

 

I tried to explain that it was my interpretation, but I was waved off.

 

OMG that’s awesome.

 

I’ve wanted to take weaving classes, but I’ve never found any at a time and place that’s worked for me. When I lived in Dallas, I had a neighbor with a big loom in her living room where she’d sit and weave.

 

I mean weaving on a large scale, like this:

 

For everyone who does weaving, sewing, etc., I have to give you credit! I have no idea what I'm doing with that, and I'm always amazed by the stuff you guys create.

 

I have been in a rut, so I should oil my machine and do something. I have 2 quilts that have been in progress for too long. One makes you feel like you’re standing at a heavy iron gate, looking through it into a garden.

The other one is not as exciting, it’s an easier design in red, black, and white.

 

You can never go wrong with painting – it's very therapeutic!

Can I ask what's your preferred medium (watercolor, acrylic, oil, etc.)?