I’ve been purposely making my collage bookmarks in batches so that I can “skip” on busy days, etc. It’s working for me! I also added a tracker in my planner so I can be reminded when it’s really time to catch up. I love that working iteratively within a single, small format is pushing me to try different forms and techniques.
I've been trying to loosen up this year since the past several had been stricter about the "rules", and finding that although it's larger, it's always a pleasure to meet my sketchbook each day. Getting a bit more space has been freeing and more fun! 💜
BTW I enlarged from back of my green tea wrapper to A4 or A5 sized Kraft blank pages 60 pp sketchbook
This sounds lovely Jodi to reimagine the size in which you work. Sometimes I find when working smaller vs. larger, I might notice things differently too! A helpful way to shift perspective. And haikus are wonderful!
I love this Anjelika (and have loved being part of the Creative Fuel winter cohort with you)!!! This is my first year doing the 100 day project, and I chose to do a daily photo of the 100+ year old red oak tree that lives at the center of my block. I’m watching it change and start to bud, and beyond that, I don’t know what I’ll make of this, but I just love the curiosity that drew me to witnessing my tree-neighbor through late-winter/spring, and the repetitive practice and meditation💗💗💗
This sounds lovely Sarah! Giving your 100+ year red oak tree this attention with a daily photo demonstrates your care for your tree-neighborhood. I anticipate it will be meaningful to look through those photos after 100 days to notice - what captured your attention during that period of time? What surprised you about how the tree transformed itself from winter to spring? How did your perspective about this tree shift during this time too? Can’t wait to hear more from you on your project!
I realize I’m curious about people and their lives and things and and and. And when I go to make art there is a counter voice of ‘you’re going to make a mess, or mess it up or it will be ugly.” I never realized that this voice blunts curiosity.
I’ve been purposely making my collage bookmarks in batches so that I can “skip” on busy days, etc. It’s working for me! I also added a tracker in my planner so I can be reminded when it’s really time to catch up. I love that working iteratively within a single, small format is pushing me to try different forms and techniques.
Thank you Marissa for sharing your insights! I love your idea of working in batches when you have more capacity.
I've been trying to loosen up this year since the past several had been stricter about the "rules", and finding that although it's larger, it's always a pleasure to meet my sketchbook each day. Getting a bit more space has been freeing and more fun! 💜
BTW I enlarged from back of my green tea wrapper to A4 or A5 sized Kraft blank pages 60 pp sketchbook
This sounds lovely Jodi to reimagine the size in which you work. Sometimes I find when working smaller vs. larger, I might notice things differently too! A helpful way to shift perspective. And haikus are wonderful!
I still love doing small haiku often!
I love this Anjelika (and have loved being part of the Creative Fuel winter cohort with you)!!! This is my first year doing the 100 day project, and I chose to do a daily photo of the 100+ year old red oak tree that lives at the center of my block. I’m watching it change and start to bud, and beyond that, I don’t know what I’ll make of this, but I just love the curiosity that drew me to witnessing my tree-neighbor through late-winter/spring, and the repetitive practice and meditation💗💗💗
I love this idea. It’s so simple but really emphasizes the beauty not only of transformation but of noticing.
This sounds lovely Sarah! Giving your 100+ year red oak tree this attention with a daily photo demonstrates your care for your tree-neighborhood. I anticipate it will be meaningful to look through those photos after 100 days to notice - what captured your attention during that period of time? What surprised you about how the tree transformed itself from winter to spring? How did your perspective about this tree shift during this time too? Can’t wait to hear more from you on your project!
I realize I’m curious about people and their lives and things and and and. And when I go to make art there is a counter voice of ‘you’re going to make a mess, or mess it up or it will be ugly.” I never realized that this voice blunts curiosity.