Operation ‘Studio Scrapeout’ had been postponed for a couple of weeks while I went on a matting and framing binge (remember all the unfinished paintings cluttering up the calligraphy studio?). And to make matters even worse, I foolishly agreed to do a show of my paintings in October, and October is upon us!
I gave up and took the last four paintings to the framer, and with any luck they will be ready for me when I’m ready to hang the show – tomorrow.
With that done, I went back to the calligraphy studio and tackled the drafting table. Things were getting better. Everything on the table that wasn’t a work in progress or a needed tool was put in a portfolio, on a shelf, or in the flat file. I think I’m getting the hang of this organization thing.
As an added bonus, I found several calligraphy pieces that I had either been looking for, or had forgotten I had done. Those are the ones that went into the portfolio, filling it out nicely.
All of a sudden, the huge expanse of empty space on the drafting table made everything seem worthwhile. I was filled with a sense of calm and inner peace, and spent a pleasurable hour organizing all the tools on the tabouret and sorting piles of nibs into the box of divided drawers that I had found at a yard sale. Finally, it was being put to use, and I can now truthfully say that I can find all my nibs instantly.
There is now one work in progress on the drafting table, and one page of notes for the next project on the drafting table. It’s now a pleasure to go into the studio and sit down in peace to work. There are still little pockets of resistance to organize, but the worst is over.
The cats can get to the sunny windowsill without knocking anything over on the flat file, music fills the air, and working is again a pleasure.
The nightmare is over!
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