I like this week especially because you get to see nearly every single step, from start to finish, of my making process. I don’t have very many weeks where that happens so handily. Also, I like this week because I finished a piece at the end of the previous week and sold it. I finished the green piece from this week that I’ve called “Sea of Wonder” and it’s sold as well.

That brings my total for the year to six sold works. I’ve got three pieces currently available for sale. If you are interested in any of them give me a shout.

Day 184: what printmaking looks like for me. (Gelli plate with stencil and canvas lower right.) pic.twitter.com/qplCYYxvGl

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 16, 2014

Day 184b: This is what a Gelli plate looks like. pic.twitter.com/Cri1tEZ36M

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 16, 2014

Day 185: Started on one of the canvases I printed yesterday. pic.twitter.com/l1xmsgDE03

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 17, 2014

Day 186: Robot Wedding Programs for Tim & Angela! They aren't finished yet but well on their way to being out of this world!

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 18, 2014

Day 187: these colors make me so happy! pic.twitter.com/g7FOQXr8oA

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 19, 2014

Day 188: did someone say they wanted a sea turtle? pic.twitter.com/06w4D0e4Cg

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 20, 2014

Day 189: 8×10" "Sea of Wonder" $45. pic.twitter.com/ULtHyDC2Ud

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 21, 2014

Day 190: When I pulled this purple print, I thought, "I'll eat you up I love you so!" Maybe that's it's name. pic.twitter.com/m9Yg8OTOV3

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 22, 2014

Day 170: working on a painted pot for messy art night, tomorrow night at Trinity at 6. pic.twitter.com/3dEwkeqfMD

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) July 30, 2014

Day 171: Messy Art Night was a huge success! Even the geese came out to help paint! pic.twitter.com/txV0DTFqpP

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) July 31, 2014

Day 172: Started on the last section of the Fibonacci shawl. The end is in sight! pic.twitter.com/IfqoP5Ovyj

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 2, 2014

Day 173: Nothing like a little Nepali Communist Propaganda to kick start the collage work! pic.twitter.com/9xRHWNO9W1

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 4, 2014

Day 174: Made a card for a grieving friend today. pic.twitter.com/2ygkZXt5D7

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 5, 2014

Day 175: Liza's sweater is working up so fast! pic.twitter.com/5lUzftUhQs

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 7, 2014

Day 176: Finished Liza's sweater! pic.twitter.com/JZD8XOMVpp

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 9, 2014

Day 177: I did work today! That may be the best thing I can say about that. pic.twitter.com/sjHN5yWYeY

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 9, 2014

Day 178: All my crochet projects right now are purple. My phone is currently purple. Started a purple painting. pic.twitter.com/1R31V5err7

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 10, 2014

Day 179: added some texture. pic.twitter.com/0TE4T2yh0L

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 11, 2014

Day 180: I don't know where I'm going with this one but I like it this direction. pic.twitter.com/WlXpfSVQ1Z

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 12, 2014

Day 181: this is starting to come together. pic.twitter.com/F8yciJb5x6

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 13, 2014

Day 182: Finished 12×16" entitled "Keep Going" $75. pic.twitter.com/9dWKUfTzxX

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 14, 2014

While I worked on this piece this week, Ferguson, MO has been on my mind and my heart. I kept thinking this wound to our country isn’t going to be healed with a few days of protest, no matter how cathartic those days might be. I hope that what will come about after this week is people with privilege to start inviting (and welcome!) people without privilege to have have a seat at the table. For people to open their minds and hearts to someone else’s story and experience. For true listening to give way to better understanding and better action. Keep going. Keep going on to become a better people and a more whole nation. Keep going toward healing even though sometimes healing hurts. Keep going.

Day 183: sometimes I just have to clean up my space to be productive again. pic.twitter.com/sSXSwdl68B

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) August 15, 2014

I have struggled this week with Make Something Every Day.

I think this has been the worst week in the history of this project in terms of not being able to work. Sure there’s been times that I’ve been traveling or I’ve been working on something else but this week has been none of those things. I just haven’t been able to sit down at the table and do anything. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s end of summer marathon blues. The kids go back to school tomorrow.

I’m hopeful I can clear my head and get back to work.

Because not working is not working.

And it makes me morose.

In other news, I’m working on my application to be on a Board of Directors of an organization that I am deeply committed to. If I make the cut, I’ll announce but I’m gonna hold onto it for a bit longer. I’m supposed to find out at the beginning of September. I have a phone interview tonight. Wish me luck!

Day 163: Go where you're celebrated Not where you're tolerated collage in progress, 18×24" paper. pic.twitter.com/aT8I9FW6TO

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) July 21, 2014

Day 164: Finished, 18×24" collage. Checking into having prints made. pic.twitter.com/nSKxBsevVG

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) July 22, 2014

Day 165: turning the corner on mum's sweater. pic.twitter.com/QKGvBr8Zmh

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) July 24, 2014

Day 166: Putting it all out there! Go to: http://t.co/5T5PqFUOx6 to purchase prints of my work. *practicing deep breathing*

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) July 24, 2014

Day 167: Working on something new. pic.twitter.com/kHDaeulAmp

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) July 25, 2014

Day 168: Finished my mom's sweater after working it ALL DAY LONG. pic.twitter.com/kFdOO7FjEt

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) July 27, 2014

Day 169: Making frozen paint for messy art night at TBC, Wednesday at 6 pm. pic.twitter.com/6UGuGoUqK8

— Misty Granade (@mistyg) July 29, 2014