Itching to Paint

Beginning 'Shabbat Shalom'

1. Well, I am committed... I went to the art shop today and purchased a 36"X48" canvas! Boy, I had forgotten how intimidating a white canvas can be.
2. Then, I gathered the last flowers of summer from my garden and local grocery store and arranged them in the vase my children gave me. 
3. With the help of my son, we set up a table with all the Shabbat related subjects, and waited for my daughter to come home. 
4. Dusk, and my daughter is home! After several photographs I have the one.

I wonder how many artists feel the same way when embarking on a new project. I never cease to worry that what is in my head will not materialize on the canvas.