This may go without saying, but here it is anyway : this picture reinforces a harmful cliché about artists. In reality, most of us are 1. very hard workers 2. independent (little safety net) 3. very, very hard workers

I'd be willing to bet my dominant hand that we daydream less than the average home renter

The dabbing paint on your face part is real though right?

Yes, I can attest both to the dabbing and to the fondling. I own no brushes, though.

"Trying to....avoid...cliches...by not actually placing my brush on the canvas"

Spaced - Brian (1minute 50) (youtube link)

Mark Heap ! I love this guy. Should I watch Spaced ? I know him from Big Train

You should watch Spaced.

You should definitely watch Spaced. There's not loads of episodes, so savour them like a fine wine.

ok !!! cheers

I will then watch Spaced

You’re in for a treat.

heheheh, I love discovering things late

I sometimes forget that I'm painting and get paint on my face.

I also do a lot of staring into the distance, though it's usually a more frowny kind of focus than dreamy.

I also have ADHD. Both of these are my ADHD