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9/1/2020

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I've been writing about feeling a bit nervous about my plans for 2020.

Among other things I plan to finish editing my novel, live for a month in Venice, and start work on a big solo exhibition. 15 - 20  large paintings. Date is being decided....

No pressure then, as they say!

Gulp.
24 Comments
Susan
9/1/2020 11:18:44 pm

Wonderful! I, too, would like to live abroad for a few weeks, in the future when it is the right time for me to do it.

Here's my very wise carpenter's advice about avoiding anxiety or 'overwhelm':
" Break your projects down, into bit-sized tasks. Start one task, any one, it doesn't matter which. Give it your full attention, execute it to the best of your ability. Finish it. Have a cup of tea. Start the next."
(I hear this in his melodious Leeds accent).
I'll look forward to hearing of the gradual evolution & development of your projects.

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Freda
10/1/2020 02:14:35 pm

That is really good advice Susan and I will follow it!

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Rosemary
10/1/2020 02:30:20 am

Agree with Susan, 'chunking' makes things easier. Difficult tasks, difficult days are made more manageable by mentally chunking them - even getting up can be chunk 1. Make your chunks as small as they need be. Are you going to the Fortuny Museum in Venice, Freda ? Never been but would like to. Don't think I'd need to chunk that.

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Freda
10/1/2020 02:16:38 pm

Yes to manageable chunks. There are no exhibitons at the Fortuny currently but I will be keeping an eye on it.

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julia
10/1/2020 03:17:08 am

I’m gulping too, on your behalf!! Each of us is different in what seems overwhelming...but those large paintings would be a real challenge for me! How long does an average painting take you to make, freda? I could easily do 15-20 small collages, but large paintings! Whew! Good on you, girl!

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Freda
10/1/2020 02:17:53 pm

I would think I could do a large one in a week or so. I may have to!

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Mary
10/1/2020 04:08:55 am

I am thrilled for you! Equal parts excitement and terror, yes? But, so much to look forward to.

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Freda
10/1/2020 02:19:11 pm

Yes Mary! But the terror will pass when I get down to work.

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Susan
10/1/2020 04:35:41 am

PS I'm sure you'll have read 'Miss Garnet's angel'.
I'm not certain that I understood it all: so many layers of meaning and interlacing stories. (I'll read it again.)
But, evocative of Venice.

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Freda
10/1/2020 02:20:11 pm

Miss Garnet's Angel might just have sown the seed when I read it many years ago....

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cath
10/1/2020 07:49:54 am

What a great understatement Freda.
What strikes me most is how you have gathered together: opening up to inspiration, expression and finetuning. All three aspects of the creative arts.

What did you say...?. 'among other things'....?

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Freda
10/1/2020 02:22:11 pm

You ponder things for a long long time then they come together...
Yes, there are other things too. I am mad!

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MaryB
10/1/2020 09:59:43 am

Simply.... amazing. Go Freda.
If you have any energy to spare ,could you send it my way?!
Looking forward to reading more of your exciting plans for the year.

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Freda
10/1/2020 02:24:20 pm

Thank you MaryB.. I will have to manage my energy carefully and mindfully I know.

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Grace
10/1/2020 10:00:39 am

You are one brave and inspiring lady, Freda. Are you allowed to reveal where the big exhibition will be?

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Freda
10/1/2020 02:25:45 pm

A vibrant local venue Grace - I will post a piece about it.

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Lotta
10/1/2020 10:26:15 am

All sounds wonderful Freda! I can totally understand the gulp, but don't be nervous about all your favourite things... :-)
I'm reminded of a magnet on my fridge which says: 'What would you attempt do if you knew you could not fail?'
All will be a success in one way or another. And here's an idea, just in case you have not set your sights high enough... maybe next year you can combine the 3 and have an exhibition and book launch in Venice... and we can all come!

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Grace
10/1/2020 11:05:57 am

I'm in!

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Freda
10/1/2020 02:29:12 pm

Great. x

Freda
10/1/2020 02:28:39 pm

Did I say 'no pressure' Lotta?! You always make me laugh. (But wouldn't that be just fabulous!)

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Gillie
10/1/2020 02:02:43 pm

Wow Freda. That’s very impressive. Hope we can come to the exhibition......

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Freda
10/1/2020 02:30:24 pm

I hope so too Gillie.

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Linda
11/1/2020 02:37:15 am

I've only just seen this. This sounds fabulous Freda. A month in Venice??? How lovely.

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Freda
11/1/2020 02:51:29 pm

Very exciting Linda!

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