Failed Experiment

I took advice from a local artist to paint outside

In fresh air- this was not something I had ever tried

To paint landscapes in real time, I had no desire

And painting in my backyard some planning did require

But doing your artwork outdoors is supposed to be

Much better for your mental health apparently

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I set up my tools, everything looked pristine

I was more excited to start than I had ever been

I sat in the gentle breeze and began to draw

Without realizing that being outside carried a major flaw-

The wind began to blow, and scattered my drawing sheets on the ground

I had to secure them with weights before I could get around

To proceeding with my work, but then I got distracted

The budding plant in the corner had my attention attracted

Once I returned to my work, I noticed insects biting me

I tried to ignore them, but my annoyance soon turned to misery

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An hour later, with my artwork not even ten percent done

I had had enough of creating artwork under the sun

I took my tools inside, planted myself in my comfort zone

And completed my painting in peace, all alone

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To complete my artwork, I need to get in the state of flow

There are too many distractions outside of which I need to let go

Therefore, despite all the benefits of painting in the open, I shall continue

To paint inside my studio, to my methodology stay true