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I have not cruised the craft paint isle in awhile to learn that there are now multiple paints that have glitters in them, CHUNKY glittlers, more metallic colors, crackle paints, ect. I was SO surprised that I had to get my hands on some of these paints. But man, I almost missed out on these! I already have an idea on where I'm going to use them; which will be in a surprise gift I am sending two lovely ladies. I'm eager to give these paints a try.
♥Audie
Hello everyone?! Yes, it has been a long time when it comes to writing a blog post. BUT, I have however have been posting audio blogs on the front page of AudreyalKoinva.com and uh... yeah. You should go check it out. And while you are checking that out, you might want to check out my Podcast page and listen to the latest episode I posted. Another one will be posted tomorrow (smiles).
So, how are you all doing?! I hope you all have been doing well. As far as me, certainly have been trying to keep up with the Kachina Ornaments; what with the Santa Fe show that pretty much came and went. Spend the last eight months worried about that show. And now that-that weekend is completed, now what?! (laughs).
It's being able go back and begin doing the things that I enjoy doing with my art. KoinvasHopiOrnaments.com is the family business, and has been the only things that I have been able to work on for the majority of this year. I stated this in my current Audie's Art Podcast episode "I'm Not Going + Scared of Abstract Art", I thought I had completed the varnishing on my completed large scale canvas paintings.
I brought out my spray gun yesterday in the 108 degree Arizona weather to spray finish the paintings. Right when I was about to set up, a wind came out of the blue and almost took my painting with it. It would have been a disaster if I had already put down a coat for it to be taken away with the wind, and/or to have bits and pieces of dirt, sand, and leaves getting stuck to the surface. I could have caused myself more trouble and more work right there.
So today, I will do my best with getting the spray varnishing down on all my canvases. And to also dabble and play with the new brush markers I happily purchased for myself. If you guys haven't seen my last Instagram & Tiktok video, check it out; where I drew and watercolor a raccoon detective. More to come, so be sure to follow for more of those.
I should be shoving off now to fuel up with some good eats, get started on spraying, and getting some watercolors together for my next video post on IG & the Toks. Thank you all so much for reading my post, and I will talk with you all tomorrow in my upcoming art podcast episode. Peace.
♥Audie
Hey guys. How are you all feeling?! As far as how I'm feeling. I can confidently say... I have no idea (laughs). Other than, I can't believe the last time I reached out publicly from my blog was precisely a month ago. A lot of has happened personally and privately, but we're not going to discuss that here. BUT, if you want to get an idea of it, check out my podcast section under any tier, and you will be able to hear those private discussions. So, what am I reaching out to you guys for today?!
Well, I initially wanted to reach out to some of you who are signed up for my newsletter and memberships that, my OneDrive is currently under construction. I cannot get to my audio files to send to you all. So please be patient. Another thing is, I was notified that some of you haven't been receiving any newsletters from me. Yeah so, a lot of things have been going wrong without my knowledge. These hosting sites better get their shit together because, I am paying them to use their services to keep you all updated. So I apologize for that, and I will keep you all updated on when everything is working again,.
And tapping it back to the very first paragraph of this entry, my art podcast. I finally was able to make a podcast cover for it. Check it outt! This podcast isn't on any other platform but here. These episodes are behind a paywall that supports my artwork so, feel free to check out some tiers if you'd like to show your support. Thank you in advance!
Let me honest here. I haven't picked up a paint brush in about two weeks. I do discuss major parts of my reasons why in my art podcast, but I gotta say overall is that, I'm just tired.
Without explaining all of it, I feel in some ways I'm losing my passion. I'm unsure if other artists feel the same way. I highly doubt it because there are a lot of artists out there that do such amazing work every single day. Some of them do art prompts that basically exercise their skills and creativity on a daily basis. I thought about doing some daily prompts myself but, their prompts are not my typical art style. I don't mean to judge everyone's wonderful art but, it begins to all look the same to me after awhile. That's where I lose interest. However, I did say that I was going to try some new things so, I should go on with it. What do you think?! (smile).
And you know what's silly?! I look at my paintings and wonder What the hell is the problem?! I got through obstacles over and over for years, and I have always made it to the other side. But I think what gets in my way are other things. I could easily say what it is, and really, it is a blaming game. But aren't we supposed to be bigger and better than that?! I guess knowing what it is, I end up taking it out on not doing my art. I need to stop that.
I never want to lose my Peace over stupid shit. Maybe I need to rehearse these practices again and again. One thing that I did want to include within my blogs are, prompts. I used to write articles for MSN and Yahoo1 back in the day. I thought I was going to be a writer. I used to have a blog that got over 2,000+ views per entry, and then that particular platform folded and I lost all my content. I was devastated. And now that I have my very own website with a blog section, I somehow can't/don't write the same like I used to. Maybe because, I had a lot more time in between performances and traveling in my DJ career. Not to mention, I had a lot more content to write because of my experiences. I have to shake my head at the fact that, there indeed has been change.
I don't want any of us to forget that there is time and space to adjust. If you can't see it now, don't mean it can't or won't come later. I am learning that for I am not a patient person. Don't tell me shit because I don't like being told. I'm being so real with you all right now. Let me fuck up on my own with being so impatient and rushing shit. Allow me to fall because, let me tell you. When I fall, I fall-in-style (laughs). I will put the back of my wrist to my forehead and have the most dramatic fall you've ever seen. Trust me, I've gotten accustomed to falling flat on my face. And every time I did, I got right back up two-steppin' to the next thing. So bottom line, peeps. Do it like me (smiles).
Thank you all so much for taking the time to read my post. I luv u all. ♥Audie
