A turned 12! We had a big party with the neighborhood kids. We got pizza, cake, and ice cream. She liked all her gifts!
I learned how to collage in Procreate. Finally! I can add collage elements and papers to my paintings. That’s actually what I’m doing to relax this afternoon. I’m clipping photos and text I want to use in collages and cutting out what I want digitally. I’ve cut out over 100 people and different Bible verses. I can combine these elements with digital paintings to create colorful and surreal scenes. Preparing to make collages is just as relaxing as making them, if not more so. I just collect and clip images I like.
I am considering hiring local wives to model for me in different poses for me to use in my collages. I’ve found some lovely online images, but I need more. Variety is also important. As a curvy woman, I want to feature fuller figured women in my art. So I need some softer models.
They sell my instax mini film at my local store, and I’ve been going wild shooting film. Today, my sweet husband bought me a disposable underwater camera I can’t wait to experiment with.
C and A are watching cooking shows and their favorite youtube channel to watch together, Let’s Game it Out. When A and I watch YouTube together, we usually watch Charlotte Dobre. I do enjoy let’s plays from time to time, but mostly of horror games with ghosts or dinosaurs etc.
I’ve been writing on my poetry blog and my Substack. I started reading a collection of horror short stories by Darcy Coates. She’s evidently a famous, best selling author, but I’ve never read her work before. I decided to start with short stories, as those are my favorite. So far I’m enjoying the book, but it is nothing bone chilling. I reserve judgment until the last story, though.
Mania came to visit briefly. I was getting 2 hours of sleep a night. Since crashing back down I have been tired and have a general feeling of malaise. I’ve kept on top of the laundry and cleaning, with help, but I’ve been resting a lot. My sweet husband lets me recover from these exhausting mood swings.
Life at Home 