Do you ever get those post show blues? My focus has been incredibly clear and steady for the past year while getting ready for a solo show in Denver. Now that the show is up even the clouds in the sky are asking me what's next. Here are a few ways I work with the post show blues that does not include mass quantities of alcohol...

- I try to have something started on my easel before I deliver the show paintings so that when the opening is over and the ringing in my ears has died down I can find some resemblance of my routine waiting for me.

- I take a few days off to reconnect with friends, family and dentist appointments.

- I allow myself to maybe not start a whole new series but to continue what has been and continues to be so dear to my heart.

- After time away from painting, due to shows, trips, health issues, births, deaths, life, I always remind myself that I am never starting over, I am starting again.

- If those suggestions don't work I highly recommend mass quantities of Chocolate.

May your art day be full of peace, ease, focus and a little happy dance with the brush!