time out

I got the much needed push to start being productive on Sunday. Nik called me in for an opening tattoo slot which I jumped on without hesitation. It was good catching up with him about art and everything but the best thing I took out of it was him insisting I start living with my sketch book. Just saying I want to start drawing again is easy but actually doing it is another story. Looking through his latest drawings and work helped push me to push myself. And with the new organization of my room it gives me room to set up my desk with all the projects I have been wanting to pursue. Also with the upcoming hunting season, sitting in my stands gives me the perfect setting and environment to fill some pages.

I read an article the other day about the best thing for a designer is "time off." Not in the meaning of time off the clock but taking time for your mind to wander. Taking a 5 minute break from your desk to walk outside or write or draw. This made me reevaluate the way I take my "time off." Like how it is better to take 5 minutes to write or draw than click the stumble button or go to the prison of facebook... Enough said.