Hi! It’s been a while since my last post. I’ve started a new job and it has taken me a while to adjust to my new schedule and commute. I hope to keep up a regular posting schedule now as I settle into this new reality. Today’s prompt finished up Continue Reading
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Weekly Art Prompts
Something new to help us all Make Art Now (Not Later) — Art Prompts. I hope these are helpful and as I make more and I am sure the prompts will get even better. Please leave comments about what art prompts you would like to see. New prompts will Continue Reading
Beating Creative Blocks Caused By Resistance: My Thoughts on Steven Pressfield’s Book: War of Art
I recently reread Steven Pressfield’s War of Art (and I also listened to the audiobook). The brief book is a three-part discussion of why we resist creating (i.e., creative block), how to conquer that resistance (get unblocked), and finally how to maintain a practice (keep the creativity flowing). I have Continue Reading
Automatic Drawing (Five Minute Drawing Demonstration)
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Creativity Block CRUSHER! No. 1
Automatic Drawing helps you to create without being concerned about the final product. I.e., you can let preconceptions of quality or artistic merit aside and permit yourself to play. Automatic Drawing was an exercise introduced by Austin Osman Spare who describes the process in his book, The Book of Pleasure Continue Reading