I try not to get too personal about my work, but I have an ever evolving job. My official title is Executive Assistant to the CEO. However, sometimes things get a little out of hand.
One day I was in his office, and he was describing to me a painting that he really wanted. He had never seen such a painting, but he made some scribbles on a scrap of paper. He had the idea that I could find someone to paint this for him, preferably for under $100.
I required a lot of explanation of what his drawing was, but then agreed that it may be possible to make this happen. He gets a lot of ideas, many of which do not come to fruition (due to many factors, one of which is my accomplishing actual work 🙂 ). I think he thought I forgot about it, or maybe he just forgot about it.
Secretly, I had decided that I would take it upon myself to paint it. I like to paint, though I rarely do it. I thought it would be a fun challenge, and it was a few months before Christmas. It’s not like there are very many things you can give to your boss! I figured if it came out too embarrassing, I would just scrap the project and no one except J would have to know.
Except… I was pretty proud of myself! How cute are my cows? I managed to get exactly what he wanted, and he was super shocked. I kind of want to start another project in the next few months, does anyone have any ideas?
Jillian
I am in my thirties, which is hard to believe. Time goes by fast. Since that is the case, I have decided to write about it. If I can't slow it down, I can at least share with others and get help along the way! 
How To Be Myself 
Your cows turned out so very cute!
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Thank you 🙂 I was very worried about painting cows, but I like how they turned out.
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I think you captured what he wanted to relay. Well done.
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Thank you!
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Yeah, super cute! Maybe a painting of your dream vacation place?
What did your boss end up doing with his painting?
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I want to go on vacation!! Now I’m just thinking about that 🙂
He hung it in his office- well, he had me hang it in his office.
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That is super cute! Well done! Someday I would like to try my hand at painting… first I need to get my house organized so that I can have a craft room!
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Or, just do it now 🙂 Start today!!
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Aw, the faces of your cows are to die for. They are so cute.
Next ideas!
Mermaids or quite possibly a web logo for my website?! I’ve been trying to find one for so long. 😦 But I don’t know how to do it myself.
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Thanks 🙂 I want to snuggle them!
I don’t know about mermaids. They seem hard but so did cows so maybe I could!
I don’t know how to do a logo either, but fiverr.com has tons of people that will do that for you, starting at $5. I totally plan to have someone from there so one for me, once I have more of a vision.
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Aw, that’s very cute! I like the painting! Have you tried knitting? I like to knit in the evenings, it relaxes me and clears my mind 🙂
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Yes! I’m not very advanced, but I do make scarves 🙂 I love creating things, it’s so cool.
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I do mostly scarves, but have been wanting to start on some other projects 🙂 I should set some time aside for that soon 🙂
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You should! I made slippers once for my grandma, and a pair of mittens that didn’t come out so great. Those were my only attempts besides scarves
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I have always wanted to do slippers too! Or little Christmas ornaments 🙂 I need to learn how to crochet too.
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Christmas ornaments would be soooo cute
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Yes, they would 🙂 Maybe I can set that as a goal for the year. There is still plenty of time to learn!
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True story!
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Cute- you are a woman of many talents! You should check in with 60while60. One of her goals is to paint six paintings this year. She just did her first one and it’s a masterpiece http://60while60.wordpress.com/2015/02/17/1-of-6-paintings-2/
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Thank you!
I can’t believe I missed this, I thought I was seeing all her posts- what a gorgeous painting.
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I’m so impressed by this! Is there anything you can’t do?!
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Yes. Lol. But thank you, that’s so sweet 🙂
First of all, I thought I couldn’t paint cows, but it turns out I can.
Things I know I can’t do- drive in any sort of dependable fashion, dance, walk by an animal without at least attempting to pet or speak to it.
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Well, I am with you 100 % in your skills deficits. We have a lot in common in these areas!
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I love it!
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Great stuff!!
I am Hindu and cows are our sacred animal, so I’m a big fan already 🙂
As they say “creativity is divinity”. I actually believe that any form of creative expression brings us closer to knowing the self. And that in itself is divine.
Keep going!!
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That’s wonderful, I’m glad you like it 🙂
Also, that belief makes a lot of sense. Whenever I’m doing something creative, I always feel something that I can’t really explain, something that does make me know myself better.
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