All Good Things Must End

Well, I got the sad news today that the Pirate School series has come to an end.  I just finished the 8th and last book in the series (books 7 and 8 will be released later this year).  I have to say, I was pretty disappointed when I got the news.  However, isn't there a song somewhere that says "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end?"  I am trying to view this as a beginning waiting to begin.  I have three possibilities in the works right now, and hopefully those will turn into contracted projects that I can enjoy just as much as Pirate School.  In the meantime, I just finished a personal piece.  Something just for me, to get out of my rut.  It was very liberating just to paint for fun.  I didn't even do a color rough draft.  I just let the painting come together on its own.  Overall, I am very pleased.  I hope to have more time to experiment again, but not TOO much time....I do want those other projects to come in!  Wish me luck!