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channeling mondrian \07.19\

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A perk of being an artsy crafty type having the ability to create without having to go out and purchase.  That comes in handy when the spontaneous urge for creation kicks in.  That's what I encountered this afternoon.

There is a glaring blank space on the wall above my TV that has been begging for art over multiple years.  (Reference yesterday's post of my procrastination habit.)  While a 24"x36" canvas would cost me upwards of $20, a sudden flash of brilliance reminded me that my old poster decor from college was collecting dust in my storage unit.

Next hurdle: no easel or giant table to spread my "canvas".  Blank wall space and painter's tape?  Sure, why not.  Good thing I learned how to color inside the lines back in grade school.  A slight tinge of remorse set in as I attacked the tedious task of taping off all of those straight lines.  I started thinking about accomplishing the work in stages instead.

But, true to my persistent and stubborn tendencies,  I kept telling myself that I'd do just one more phase...until four hours later when I was completely finished.  Well, minus some touch up work that I'll attack when it's completely dry.

The way I dug into this impromptu art project isn't an uncommon approach for me, as it relates to the greater scheme of life.  I delve in wholeheartedly, motivated by my passion to see a finished product or a transformation.  Once I'm committed to an idea, I'm all in.  Perhaps that's why I'm selective in committing myself; it would be strenuous and a tad bit frightening to be all in, all the time.  It's good to not lose sight of the fact that the results can be worthwhile though.

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