Paper lithography using my own photographs. It’s a new to me process so I figured 21 days of just playing and experimenting with that (I dabble in tooooo many areas…) will help me become very familiar with it.
I want to restart a regular photography practice. Last fall I started photographing the apple and cherry trees as I stood on the back steps to document the changes throughout the season. I am beginning that practice this week. I am combining this practice with Kim Klassen's "the unsocial experiment" of posting something on Cosmos (not for likes or hearts or followings). For this project, I'm listing "three good things" about each day. So my #21dayproject will combine all of these elements: photos, words, lists, and maybe some "golden lines" from the books and poems I'm reading.
I think I can do this! 100 days always feels too scary. My plan is to show up daily to my junk/art/glue journal (can you tell I have a hard time following rules?🤣) and post whatever happens to Instagram.
We moved into this home 1 year ago, and then my daughter left for college, my dad got sick and I became his hospice caregiver, and for the last 6 months I've been trying to find my footing. Struggling to get focused. For this shorter challenge, I just want to get my art studio unpacked and cleaned up so that I feel like I can create. So the goal is to spend a little time daily tackling the boxes.
Anna- reach out if you need to chat. I went through a similar thing with my dad last year, and at the same time became caregiver for my aunt. I know what you’re going through and art literally saved me!! I carved out time everyday to create. It seemed particularly important to create when faced with daily loss and heartache. And yes, it gave me a small sense of control. ❤️
I completed all 100 days of the challenge two years ago. This year, I quit after one week. I couldn't get motivated and was completely blocked for what I wanted to do. This shorter 21-day challenge makes me want to try again. I will be very happy if I succeed at this one with the same goal as the last 100-day event: make one 3x3 abstract each day. Previously, my chosen medium was acrylics. This time I'm going to do abstract collages.
I have been thinking of revisiting some old art video classes that I missed that are intended for making quick and small pieces. Or starting a photography habit (again).
Oooh! I have too many choices for this little window. Still feeling my way through a letter writing project, a paper art exchange, & a studio space re-org. Hoping tomorrow I will wake up inspired by how to balance that. Or rotate or sprinkle a little of all 3 throughout. Cheers to all of us reclaiming some intentionally creative time & space! 🥳
I am going to stare at something: clouds, vegetation, kitchen utensils and find the hidden shapes in them, like "oh that cloud looks like a bunny!" and then draw it.
I don't know if this counts but lately I took a class in mid journey- animation on computer. I want to make a picture a day and show a reflection or thought behind it. Possible?
I am not really an artist, I’m a retired librarian who loves paper and ink and rubber stamps. I am going to do Rolodex art and I’m pretty excited about it.
Attempting plein air watercolour for 21 days as that’s something I’ve recently tried. 🤞🏻
Love watercolor! It is so fun and freeing!
Hoping it will be an opportunity to get used to letting go more!!
Paper lithography using my own photographs. It’s a new to me process so I figured 21 days of just playing and experimenting with that (I dabble in tooooo many areas…) will help me become very familiar with it.
I want to restart a regular photography practice. Last fall I started photographing the apple and cherry trees as I stood on the back steps to document the changes throughout the season. I am beginning that practice this week. I am combining this practice with Kim Klassen's "the unsocial experiment" of posting something on Cosmos (not for likes or hearts or followings). For this project, I'm listing "three good things" about each day. So my #21dayproject will combine all of these elements: photos, words, lists, and maybe some "golden lines" from the books and poems I'm reading.
Sounds lovely!
I think I can do this! 100 days always feels too scary. My plan is to show up daily to my junk/art/glue journal (can you tell I have a hard time following rules?🤣) and post whatever happens to Instagram.
There are no rules!
We moved into this home 1 year ago, and then my daughter left for college, my dad got sick and I became his hospice caregiver, and for the last 6 months I've been trying to find my footing. Struggling to get focused. For this shorter challenge, I just want to get my art studio unpacked and cleaned up so that I feel like I can create. So the goal is to spend a little time daily tackling the boxes.
Sending lots of 💓
thank you <3
Yes to this! Sending support vibes for clearing and organizing. I’m in the same boat.
Thank you so much! Sending you support from over here, let's do this together.
Anna- reach out if you need to chat. I went through a similar thing with my dad last year, and at the same time became caregiver for my aunt. I know what you’re going through and art literally saved me!! I carved out time everyday to create. It seemed particularly important to create when faced with daily loss and heartache. And yes, it gave me a small sense of control. ❤️
That is an absolute great project. You deserve that after all that has been going on. Enjoy setting up your new space!
I completed all 100 days of the challenge two years ago. This year, I quit after one week. I couldn't get motivated and was completely blocked for what I wanted to do. This shorter 21-day challenge makes me want to try again. I will be very happy if I succeed at this one with the same goal as the last 100-day event: make one 3x3 abstract each day. Previously, my chosen medium was acrylics. This time I'm going to do abstract collages.
Well done completing the 100 days! Your goal for this one sounds great! Will you be sharing? 👀 I’d love to see what you create
Thank you for your nice comments, Virginia. Yes, I'll be sharing.
I have been thinking of revisiting some old art video classes that I missed that are intended for making quick and small pieces. Or starting a photography habit (again).
Oooh! I have too many choices for this little window. Still feeling my way through a letter writing project, a paper art exchange, & a studio space re-org. Hoping tomorrow I will wake up inspired by how to balance that. Or rotate or sprinkle a little of all 3 throughout. Cheers to all of us reclaiming some intentionally creative time & space! 🥳
I am going to stare at something: clouds, vegetation, kitchen utensils and find the hidden shapes in them, like "oh that cloud looks like a bunny!" and then draw it.
That’s awesome. 😊😊😊 This made me smile.
I don't know if this counts but lately I took a class in mid journey- animation on computer. I want to make a picture a day and show a reflection or thought behind it. Possible?
I was hoping this would be an AI-free zone. 😢
I'm excited about finishing a project I'm half-way through, the creation of a book of collages based on "Venice, City of Curiosities."
I plan on choreographing 1 min of dance movement to help reconnect with choreographing for my own enjoyment and not for others.
Photo an abstracted shape or simple composition while on a walk, draw fast sketch of it.
I want to finish processing a stack of ads from the newspaper (lately I cut out words I like) which I plan to use for the longer project next year.
So how do we be a part of this?? Make something each day for 21days & the post?? How will this hi forward
Yep! Check the links in the post for more details.
I am not really an artist, I’m a retired librarian who loves paper and ink and rubber stamps. I am going to do Rolodex art and I’m pretty excited about it.
A retired librarian can be a real artist!