Since my best time and energy are immediately after I have awakened (6:15 is earlier that I like, get ready for the day, and kids to school by 7am), and if I do't go to the gyn on my way home, I know I won't do it later in the day.
If all goes smoothly I am at my easel by 7:15, or by 8:00 on gym/grocery days.
I leave my computer on all day, and when I take a break ( usually for more Diet Coke) I'll check out what's going on, then get back to work. This is fine with me because interruptions don't seem to break my concentration, but not everyone works this way. By 1;30 or 2:00 my brain is too tired to paint any more, and as Enzie describes, I'll start to undo whatever progress I've made during the day. Kids get picked up by 3:30, so once I get home I have a bit more time to goof around at my easel, return calls correspondence, etc. By 5:00 I am pretty worn out, dinner, homework, and the mindless stuff.
So my tips?
-Whenever your best concentrating time is should be devoted to painting, because it's harder than anything else in your day.
-Fit in your obligations in whatever windows are created.
-Do not spend time at your computer or anywhere else if you find that it is procrastinating time, or if your concentration gets interrupted by - well, interruptions.
-Buy low, sell high.
-It doesn't hurt to buy a lottery ticket.
This is probably WAY more information than anyone cares to hear. Linda, I hope you are not sorry you started this thread
