Aahhhhh...... the refreshing feeling of a new year. But this isn't just a fresh start, it's turning over a new page. No. I'm not just turning the page, I'm picking up a whole new book! This NEW year is about new words, chapters, and ideas.
Years ago, from a very special friend, I was given a beautiful book, covered in soft purple fabric, tied with gold ribbon and full of empty pages. I've loved this book over the years. But I've never used it..... never known exactly what to use it for.... always knew a beautiful book like this had to be saved for something wonderful.
Years ago, from a very special friend, I was given a beautiful book, covered in soft purple fabric, tied with gold ribbon and full of empty pages. I've loved this book over the years. But I've never used it..... never known exactly what to use it for.... always knew a beautiful book like this had to be saved for something wonderful.
Last year this time, I began 2011 with my `first-time-ever`resolution ... writing about what I was working on in the studio. This year, this fresh new start, will begin with a regular visit to the empty pages in this book.
A fellow artist relayed to me a suggestion she had heard. `Spend at least one day a week working in a style that you don`t normally work. Create with different mediums, designs, and techniques` What a great idea! I have mulled over that suggestion for months and have now found the perfect book to journal each of these `play times` in.
I anticipate this book will become thick with texture, heavy with creative juice, and worn with paint-covered fingers.... an artist dream. I encourage you to find an empty book, pull out your unused paint supplies, and follow along, as I delve into the unknown.
A fellow artist relayed to me a suggestion she had heard. `Spend at least one day a week working in a style that you don`t normally work. Create with different mediums, designs, and techniques` What a great idea! I have mulled over that suggestion for months and have now found the perfect book to journal each of these `play times` in.
I anticipate this book will become thick with texture, heavy with creative juice, and worn with paint-covered fingers.... an artist dream. I encourage you to find an empty book, pull out your unused paint supplies, and follow along, as I delve into the unknown.
Don`t worry, I`ll still be leading workshops, playing with pastel , and sharing new-found tips with you here... but I only hope my creativity will be stretched with `play time`in my new Creative Journal.
Do you currently keep a creative journal? Do share your story! :)
Do you currently keep a creative journal? Do share your story! :)
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