I always have an "art mess" or two laying around in the house because I want to make it as effortless as possible to draw throughout the day. Reducing frixion is one of the most effective ways to change behavior.

I also always have a dumbell laying around on the floor for the same reason. I manage to do the recommended amount of strength training by exercising in several short bursts throughout the day.

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My last New Year's resolution was to improve my art as much as possible and I would definitely consider my resolution kept. I've never drawn this much in one year. I usually have 2-3 hyperfixations at the same time but this year I was only hyperfixated on drawing because my skill development opened a deeper level of self expression for me that feels more satisfying than ever. Now I'm drawing whenever I can and when I'm not drawing I'm thinking about drawing.

My resolution for next year will be the same as last time. I already have my brain filled with ideas and an endless drive to create.

Happy New Year 2026!
Hyvää Uutta Vuotta 2026

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Day 1 of #ArtAdventCalendar

One of a handful of plein-air paintings I have painted in Finland. I painted it in Haukipudas in 2008, and left it somewhere in Liminka in 2015. (Oops) It is of the huge, old pine tree on the shore of Kiiminki River where we used to live.

"Petäjä" (Old Pine Tree), oil on stretched canvas, 88 cm x 65.5 cm, 2008

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