September 22, 2022 - Started trying to make some new work this past week. It’s Been difficult the last couple of years to find much time for paintings between work and family. Turns out four kids is the exact amount required for one to not be able to get much personal work done. But I tried this past week, and it felt so good to push paint around. Had to kind of burn the ol midnight oil, but it was worth the sleep deprivation to get that thrill from making something I really wanted to make. Got inspired last time we were out at the beach. This time of year, there are all these little yellow flowers that bloom on and around on the berms leading to the water. It was a sunny day and the colors were popping…