Finally! Getting started (again)

I'm in the process of my 2nd canvas painting- that is with limited (if any) assistance.

I love painting, it just takes a little while for me to get back to painting again after I finish another project.  I haven't been doing any drawing so I figured I need to get back to this... and as last night has clearly spelled out- I NEEDED THIS.

I had a canvas drawn out since July and I wanted to get started right away.  Um, well I didn't because I'm a real scaredy-cat when it comes to getting started.  What if I screwed this up?? 

I wanted to just slap paint on there already but I knew I needed more of a plan.  This painting is in a way unplanned and freestyle.  I wanted to do something that showed myself best and what I liked.  Especially when it comes down to doodling on the borders or around the binder holes of my notebooks.

So I got started and here is what I have to show for it:

I started with the background this time.  (Laugh-out-loud- I won't get into that story.)  I decided on a blue that I had an excessive amount of and as I painted it on I decided it would do perfectly.

I want this piece to be more wild and colorful.  A real stand out when I'm done.

Something I love about painting:  It is SOOOOO calming.  Plus, I get to use both hands.  (I'm ambidextrous.)  I decided that music may have an impact and I might be better off with none at all, since I usually lose concentration or I just don't hear it much anyways when I paint.

Next, time I paint I will try no music.

I will let you know how it goes!