http://bmcgurgan.wordpress.com Landscapes by Brian McGurgan Sat, 02 Jul 2011 02:55:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://bmcgurgan.wordpress.com http://bmcgurgan.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/taking-a-break-from-blogging/ http://bmcgurgan.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/taking-a-break-from-blogging/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:31:54 +0000 bmcgurgan http://bmcgurgan.wordpress.com/?p=1651 ]]> After much thought, I’ve decided to take an extended break from blogging – maybe permanently – to allow myself more focus on my drawings and paintings.  I’ve enjoyed the sense of community and the great friendships I’ve found through my blog and by following the blogs of other artists but have grown concerned that even the relatively small amount of time spent on it detracts from efforts to improve my skills.  A nagging sense that I should be posting “something” has often had me posting “anything” regardless of quality in order to stay active.  I’m grateful for all of the generous and supportive feedback I’ve received for my work and will continue to visit the blogs of friends from time to time to keep up with what you are doing.  At some point in the next year or two, I’ll very likely find another way to share finished works that I’m happy with, probably through a website of my own or through an annual newsletter.  Until then, I’m planning to step up my productivity here and will be working at getting really good at what I enjoy doing.   Best wishes!

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