Borders of The Realm

08/24/2026

I'm at exactly this stage in life.

08/24/2026

A little more progress tonight.

But, two weeks' vacation is over. Time for bed, then back to selling my labour for a pittance.

08/24/2026

Primer took a long time to dry today. So I finished up some other new tiles that were on the backburner.

08/23/2026

Nearly finished scoring the Greek and Egyptian UDTs.

Should have them primed, and the painting started, by the end of day tomorrow.

New styles always take the longest time. But, once I figure them out, they get easier in future.

I am very much enjoying these ones.

08/23/2026

08/20/2026

Now I start the Egyptian side.

08/20/2026

My first tomatoes, my shiso needs harvesting in the morning, and a flower for you, Gramma.

08/18/2026

To my fellow creatives. I know we all get down on ourselves. We have doubts. Imposter syndrome moments. A flashfire desire to just chuck in the towel. Please take these words to heart. Share them when others are feeling low about their passions.

"There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium; and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a q***r, divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others."

- Martha Graham

08/16/2026

Paint test, 1:1 scale sample.