Going with my Gut

I started this years sketchbook with the grand plan to use a much bigger 

sketchbook. 9x11".  I thought it would give me the chance to experiment 

with new techniques and I would have to loosen up more to fit a painting 

in more space in 30 minutes. It did do those things.. But I felt stressed and 

that isn't the point of this project at all. After a month and a half I finally gave 

myself permission to go back to a smaller book, 5x8". 

I could have increased my time limit, it is my project after all. But I have 

lots of other work,  paid work, other personal projects, getting ready for 

Surtex, living my life. It's hard to admit I can't handle what I set out to do 

but life is about making the compromises that make me happy. I am so 

much happier painting the sketchbook at this size. I can do larger paintings 

at other times. 

My moral is to go with your gut and do what makes you happy!