Emphasis on tease. Stripping the wallpaper border is on-going. I feel it taunting me. So ignoring the last wall behind the heaviest furniture, I am moving forward with some of the painting. The ceiling has one and a half coats but I have to run for more paint today. And I plan to paint the other walls before moving out the heavy stuff. Then maybe inspired by the progress, I can power through the last wall. We still may have to sleep a couple of nights in the guestroom.
Yesterday our power was out (from about 4:30 to 10:30pm) and the 112 degree heat gave us a run for our money. I was glad I hadn't worn myself out earlier because we had to laze about like lizards in the heat. I did use some of the time to read some more in Richard McKinley's book Pastel Pointers. Have to say it is the most comprehensive resource I have yet found on pastel art. It covers materials, technique, plein aire, traveling with supplies, marketing, you-name-it. Makes me itch to get back in the saddle again.
Meanwhile it's back to the necessary chores. Pick up paint. Run to Costco. Let's get this room done. Then maybe some new furniture? Hmmmmm....
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