I had no idea how frustrated I would be the week Hurricane Irene hit us here in Maryland! We lost power for 7 days! On the first day I got a little excited thinking that I would get lots of painting done during the day. After all, there would be no meals to cook and cleaning was out of the question.TV wasn't an issue either.but I would miss the radio. So the first day I went to my studio and realized my water buckets were dirty. UH OH--- we are on a well that isn't working... and our tub held all the water for the week--- did I dare take that precious water out. I did the first day.
The second day I finished a new drawing-- I placed it on my light box in order to transfer it to the watercolors paper and quickly remembered it wasn't working. The water became a bigger issue--- day 2 and we lost the second bath tub holding water.
Ultimately I gave up-- I dump my water buckets frequently and I knew it was taking a chance to use water for my pleasure when toilets were more important.
The ultimate frustration--- the power went on 7 days later with a teaspoon of water left in the tub and I came down with a chest cold. Needless to say, I am watching the weather channel and praying the rest of the bad weather goes out to sea! Hope the rest of you had a better experience with Hurricane Irene. Happy painting Jane
