Some thoughts on what I’m doing right now to keep from feeling like the world is spinning out of control. It’s not just you.
Where we are
208 weeks
My plans for a meditation art project over the next four years. A creative counter-narrative to the chaos that will be swirling.
Art versus craft
Thinking about art versus craft and where I fall in the continuum. Where in it do I spend my artistic time exploring?
On my practice (fall 2024 edition)
The cycle of artistic creativity brings highs and lows. Where I am right now in my creative practice and what I’m doing about it.
Creative to-do lists
Some thoughts on keeping creative to do lists. How they serve my creativity and also serve as life lessons.
Out of office
Here’s a roundup from my blog while I’m out of office. It includes the most read posts from this year as well as some personal faves.
Resistance Art
A post where we are all reminded that I’m still practicing subtlety in my resistance art. I’m starting to think it’ll never happen.
The ax of art
I’m exploring a couple of quotes by famous artists and thinking about whether or not the ax of art is my defense against fate.
What fills my creative well?
A listicle of all the kinds of things I do to fill my creative well. Maybe one of these will spark your creativity too!
Art Retreat Week 2024
This is my second year creating my own personal artist residency. It was a renewing and refreshing week thinking about and making art.
Playlists you can work to
Here’s a couple of music playlists to dance around the studio to. Peppy and irreverent seems to be my jam. Don’t @ me.
The 100 Day Project 2024 Recap
A project recap of my 100 Day Project. I have a full set of pics and some thoughts about how this project went and reminders for next time.
Commissions
Taking artistic commissions can be a crap shoot. Let’s talk about how to do it well and enjoy the process.
Crochet Spine Tutorial
A quick project that adds a lot of value to my notebook experience! I show you how I replace the metal spiral with a crocheted spine.
What is it all for?
I explore the question “What is it all for?” in relation to my personal art practice and encourage you to do the same.