Near the End

As the end of the semester approaches, I realize I have not written in this as much as I should.  I continue to work on the paintings, but there is not always anything new to be reported.  I completed two more squares and will post those soon.

As I continue to work it gets a little easier to paint and less stressful.  I usually put in a movie and relax while I am painting and it is a nice way to relax.  I have 6 completed and I am going to try and complete at least two more this week.  I will need lots of breaks from working on papers and end of the semester things.

Progress

I have 4 completed!  Hopefully I can at least get 4 more done before the end of the semester!
I am beginning to be less worried about them and just doing the best I can.  I think its making the painting a little less stressful and a little more relaxing and fun!

Working on Paintings

I have been working on the paintings for the past few weeks and it has been taking longer to finish one than I thought.  I know they don't have to be perfect, but yet I seem to be pushing myself to make them look as close to the original as possible.  It is somewhat stressful even though it is art.  I realized that I enjoy art that I can create myself rather than copying something exactly.  I wonder if the kids that had to do these squares worried about their square being perfect or if it was actually a therapeutic experience for them.  Maybe if it did come out how they liked them it would have built confidence for them that they had accomplished something and it will be a part of the hospital.  I suppose I am learning what kind of ways art is therapeutic for me and ways that it tends to be more stressful.  

Maybe I will post a few pictures next blog... when I have a few more completed!