I have two collages to share with you. Although it wasn't intentional, the theme is similar and probably the result of what I've been feeling in my heart lately.
Remember the sheets of paper that I painted with acrylic paint? This is what I did with them. The circles I colored with oil pastel crayons and smudged them with my fingers.
This second collage was made with similar sheets painted with earthy-colored watercolor paint instead. It looks so subdued compared to the acrylics, yah? Inspiration for the butterfly came from SchulmanArt blog and can be found here. Isn't it cool?
If you haven't guessed what my announcement is about yet, here it is: I'M RETIRING!!
35 years with the same company and now . . . October 31 will be my last day. I feel Sad, Nervous, Excited . . . in that order. Hopefully, by next month Sad and Nervous will go away and I'll just be left with Excited.
A new chapter begins . . .
24 comments:
Wow! 35 years at one company terrific! Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! I'm sure you'll have a lot to do, as you are so creative and artistic. I can't wait to see what you get involved with.
Wow! These pieces that you did look so professional! Love the colors the patterns the calligraphy,etc. You should sell your wares. I would buy them so nice!
Congratulations again!
Izsmom
Hurray!!! Leslie will be sad. Your other co-workers will be sad. Other than that, it will be FANTASTIC!!!
Congratulations! All are beautiful! ~matsu
J: so glad you made that choice, I love retirement. I never ever want to work again. And you're the kind of person who keeps busy whether it's your crafting/painting or other interests. You are gonna have a blast! The only prob I have is that shopping during the day is filled with OTHER seniors some who move and act as slow as molasses! BTW I am loving ALL your art. -N
Thought you retired already because you are either eating or doodling...
Congratulations!! I have a feeling you'll have a very fun and fulfilling retirement. Can't wait to read all about it. :) -L
j: thought you might enjoy this: https://www.facebook.com/boredpanda/videos/10155975347409252/
-N
You are so going to enjoy retirement, Jalna! My brother will be retiring come February too and is feeling a lot of what you are.
ooh scary yet exciting! all the best.
Awww, thank you, Izsmom!
Looking forward, Aunty!
Thank you, Matsu.
Tee hee, N . . . lately I've been slow as molasses too! Will check your link.
LOL, Squidy.
Thanks, L!
Thanks, Kay!
Exactly, Kat!! Thank you!
Sniff, tear, no one to run away to now at work, but still so happy for you...no more laundry duty toooooo! Congrats!
WHAT?? YOU'RE RETIRING?!?! WTH??? WAAAAAAHHHH!!!! hehehehe...you goin cry like a little girl on the 31. Hope I'm not around to see it. Maybe I'll dress up as something crazy so you will be laughing instead of crying.
I like see your book when you're pau. Gonna be pretty cool....
p.s. I'm so freakin jealous. I got 20 more years! How da hell am I gonna survive that???
Wow! Congratulations!!
-myra
OMG Mich . . . no more laundry duty is the best thing EVER!
LOL, Les, the time will fly . . .
Thanks Myra.
Just love your art work! So beautiful. Congrats on your retirement. So happy for you as you begin a new chapter in your life!
Thank you, Carole!!
35 years! Nothing to sniff at! Loving your new art direction and congratulations on 35 years of great service! I'm so excited for you!
Thanks Jenny!!
Yay to retirement! Welcome to the club! You're gonna love it! You get to travel whenever...I'm going to Osaka next month!! : )
Congratulations! I hope you have an amazing retirement party, because I would love to see the food! LOL!!! I also can't wait to see all the things you create in retirement.
Congratulations on your impending retirement! It's good that you have so many activities to keep you busy. I'm sure you're going to totally enjoy the next stage of your life! ~e
Congratulations!
I am happy for you!
Susan, you're retired now?!! And you're going to Osaka!!! Yesssssss!
Thank you Alibaba!
Thanks, E!
Thank you, DDD!!
speaking as an old fart who's been retired for some years now, i can confidently tell you that you will LOVE IT! there's so much to do and now you'll have the time! don't spend all of it at your local McDonald's though!!!
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