Painting, it's Friday and a new book

Last night I dusted off my half finished canvases (literally) and carried on with some painting. After a long day at work and commuting to and from London I was a bit tired, so didn't get as much done as I had hoped......but boy did I enjoy myself.

I have a box full of things to make marks with instead of a brush. Old credit cards, string, feathers, hair slides and empty toilet rolls to name a few.

And this morning I treated myself to a new book and sat in Starbucks to have a read before the madness of the day begins.

Happy Friday to you all :o)

A magnificant human being

I switched on the computer today and saw the news that Steve Jobs passed away yesterday at the tender age of 56.

This man was a genius, a visionary and inspirational and it is so sad that he now is no longer with us. I am lost for words.

If you have time I would recommend watching this commencement speech back in 2005 when he addressed Standford University. It is awesome. The strange thing was, I watched it again yesterday lunchtime....

A sad day for the world.

Do what you love

Jim sent me an email this morning with a quote from Steve Jobs which I just have to share. It is very inspirational. I also urge you to either read his speech or watch it on You Tube as it is amazing.

Here's the quote;

"Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. I'm convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You've got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle."

As Steve says....Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish.

xox