A Full Work Day

I had a full day in the studio today and I feel tired in a good way; the way you feel when you've accomplished things and made that to do list just a little shorter. I held my first art instruction class today in relief printmaking. Albeit with a close friend, it's helping me get my lesson plans in order as well as checking to see if I can actually teach someone something! Because you just never know sometimes... I painted this afternoon and you might be able to see some progress. I introduced a deep cadmium red which really added some depth. I'm trying to sort out some of the open spaces on the top part of the canvas. Right now just trying to create subtle breaks where other color or gesture elements can rest. I'm feeling pretty good about the progress. Although I must admit I'm behind and expected to be further along by now. All I can do is show up everyday!