Can you spell P R O C R A S T I N A T E ?
Procrastination. It’s one of those constant challenges that lurk under my bed, along with the ever-present impostor syndrome that I struggle with. (I started writing this blog to fight this stuff.) I know myself well enough to know that if it weren’t for deadlines, I might not get anything big accomplished. Which is why I feel so fortunate to have them, big fat deadlines. The current one looming (which I’ve had on the calendar for the past couple of years) is Friday, April 25th, the date of my exhibition opening at Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art.
Actually, the real deadline is on Tuesday, the 22nd. That’s when I deliver the work to the gallery, which is about an hour away. I’ve already reserved the UHaul van, and yesterday most of the paintings got wrapped up and taped, in heavy plastic sheeting. Still need to put wires on about 11 paintings… So far it looks like 30 paintings will be installed, from big (53×65”) to small (10×10”), although if I have it together, one more little painting will be finished by Tuesday.
a bunch of paintings about to be wrapped (typical studio, although usually they are not scattered all over the floor)
I’d love to hear from you about how you work with deadlines and establish goals. And if you happen to be anywhere near Groton CT before June 7, maybe make a side trip to the AvS gallery, and check out my show there… it’s an amazing place to visit, a huge stone mansion, with a gorgeous sculpture path along the water (slideshow— you can advance the images manually) and beautiful grounds and ocean views. Worth a trip…
P.S. The gallery has four rooms, and there are three other artists showing in the other rooms. Here is the link to preview the show.
cleaning up the studio 
Congratulations Karen!! Wishing you all the best as you prepare for this!
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thanks so much, Catherine…!
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No imposter, you. The real deal. Good luck today & tomorrow.
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haha thank you SO MUCH Margie…!! xo
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Up in the air as to whether I’ll make it to the opening… However, my rule of thumb when it comes to projects and deadlines? However long I think I’ll need, I then multiply that time by three 😉
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Jeni… love it. I’ll put that in my box of tricks. Hope to see you..!!
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Congratulations, Karen! Looks like it will be a beautiful exhibit.
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thanks Karen.. congrats on your show as well.!!
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PS. Your link at the end is not sending people to the correct place.
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Thank you Nicole..!! And congratulations on your solo show.. beautiful, poignant work.. !
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Thank you! 🙂
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thanks so much, Nicole.. I fixed the link.. always something new to learn!
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Wow! What a gorgeous gallery! Apparently I need to move to Connecticut.
Your paintings look great.
I work way better on a deadline too, but when I’m on a deadline I always think how nice it would be to do “this” at a more leisurely pace. Lol.
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