Day 4, Starving Artists

It's Day 4.
I don't know what to say, because I cant think straight. I'm walking around like a zombie. I thought things got BETTER after the 3rd day?? Last night was bad, I really wanted to eat. Usually the lavender tea helps, but, it didn't last night. I keep noticing allllll the billboards with burgers and breakfast sandwiches.
This morning I weighed myself, to discover I've lost 6 lbs so far. For someone who really doesn't have weight to lose, that's a lot.
OK, to the important part, THE ART!
Yesterday my painting was MUCH better than the first 2. I still don't think it's as good as I can do, under normal circumstances, but at least it's better.
I have to talk about Spike Kittrell. I think he's having the most noticeable experience here. In the evening, of Day 2, I had finished my piece during the day, and was on my way home. Spike was just beginning. His wood board was blank, and he had no palette. I talked with him about what he was going to paint, and he seemed happy about his final decision. I could tell he was tired, and a little cranky, but I was hopeful he could pull it off. I went home.
On the morning of day 3, I arrived, and took a look at all the paintings completed during the evening before. Spikes was missing. I called and texted him, with no response, until about 1pm.
He called to tell me. "Last night was HORRIBLE. I wanted to leave and never come back, and never paint again! Then, I went home and slept for 13 hours. I had the best sleep of my life. I had an epiphany. I dreamt of painting ideas, and I'm actually excited to come back and get to work, I feel great! I'm ready"
I was happy to hear that. I asked where his painting was, from day 2. He responded, "in the back of my truck, no one can ever see that". Don't worry, I've explained to him that this is an experiment, and no one can judge our talent based on these 5 days. He has to put the painting up, to show the results of this experiment!
I think after this show we will all leave better artists. By doing this, forcing ourselves to finish one painting each day, while under these harsh conditions, we are FORCED, to find some great strength within ourselves and rise to the challenge. This will make us better, and stronger, as our lives progress as artists in the community! Joanna