It's nice to see several of your pieces in one spot. They are really spectacular.

In 2011, I committed to a daily journal drawing. Some weeks were really hard! I think I'll back off and in 2012 commit to one painting per week. I think that is a good goal.

Are you still going to commit to 1 painting per week in 2012? I've really enjoyed looking at this series of paintings.

Thank you very much, LeAnn!
Don't know that I could have done it without the encouragement and support of readers like yourself! :)

Your paitings are so inspiring. And it is nice to see them all together and see the continuity like that. I agree that deadlines are valuable, especially for those of us who have primarily been in the '9-5 work force' forever. Deadlines are how we determine if we are successful or valuable. The other idea is intention. Less demanding than deadline but equally as powerful. Good luck in 2012.

Thank you, Marrianna!
Happy New Year!!

Oh my gosh Mary! You are so inspiring! These pieces are so amazing! I would love to try a loft goal like that.

Thank you so much, Amy.
Glad my goal inspired you.
It's been amazing to meet so many creative people like you and make connections and gain insights on creativity. :)

I can feel the burn of the climb! Very creative!

Cythia, congrats on setting the goad of posting a doodle a day for 2012! That's fantastic!! Thank you for your comment. :)

Wonderful body of work!

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Thanks, Brandi! Congratulations on printmaking taking up all of your time this year. :) That's a good thing! Nice to hear you will fit in some painting that you miss, too. Happy New Year!

Beautiful work Mary! I love it.

Mary it's wonderful to see your paintings all together! What a productive year you've had! Happy New Year and Happy Paint Party Friday! #2 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

I love maps, so incorporating them into paintings have been a treat for me. Blessings, Janet PPF

Wow, seeing a lot of your pieces together is really impressive. It really shows off how distinct your style is.

You're right, having a goal or a deadline makes a tremendous difference in the amount of work that gets done.

Awesome! Love the presentation of all your wonderful paintings ~ Great job ~ Very creative! ~
~ ~~ Happy New Year to you ~ namaste, Carol, Share the Creative Journey ~ Happy PPF ^_^

Mary, your "climb" art is spectacular. The texture and the shininess make me want to feel it. I loved seeing all the paintings together. What an accomplishment.

Congratulations for making your goal & all that art goodness!!!! The way you have created texture mixed with the metallics in this weeks art is amazing!

perfectly wonderful ! Happy 2012 to you

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Beautiful painting. I love the colours and textures and the phrase is perfect!

Happy New Year (and Happy Birthday), Mary!

All the best for 2012!

Great paintings and so grand that you were able to accomplish your goal! I find I do better if I give myself a deadline too :0)

Mary your work is just awesome. I always love your maps. Here's wishing you a great new year. Happy New Year!

The look stunning all together like that! Usually I look at your work very close up, and one at a time and they are beautiful. Viewed as a group this way you can see connections in the paintings. Very nice!