Good morning, challengers! Today, I’m excited to dive into April’s theme: SPEED. VROOOOOOOOOOOOM! Last month you spent time wandering to PLANT the seeds for your artistic future. Now, you’re ready to give your mind a break and do something fun. The point of this month’s theme is to push yourself one or two times a […]
Category: Make Art Not War Challenge
The Make Art Not War Challenge is about making art to tap into your voice and tell your story. After all, one story can change the world. The problem is, we have no idea which story that will be, when it will be told, or in what medium. It’s up to us to find it – by making art!
MANW Week 13: Month-End Recap
Good morning, challengers! If you’re just joining us, you can check out the full set of rules for my Make Art Not War 2017 Challenge. As always, this challenge isn’t about me–it’s about you. Hopefully, these posts are motivating you to make art and find your light. Time to revisit my pledge! My Make Art […]
MANW Week 12: Check-In and Emotional Labor
Good morning, challengers! I’ve got a few updates for you before diving into the meat of today’s post. LeechBlock is working out fantastic for me, and I also managed to get my main compy up to speed, too. Huzzah! Sadly, I am forced (forced, I tell you!) to suffer in domesticity, but thanks to February’s […]
MANW Week 11: Check-In and Creative Prompts for Spring
If you’re buried in snow, it might feel like Spring will never come–but it will! I promise! Before I share some cool links with you that are loaded with creative prompts to celebrate the season, I wanted to give you an update on my social media and internet usage. You may recall that I’ve been […]
The Hidden Value of Planting Seeds
If you’re embracing the monthly themes, then in January you found the value in PLAY. In February, you used that month to ORGANIZE, and in March you’re thinking about ways to PLANT the seeds for your career or your future. On the surface, it might feel as if you’re going too slow or you’re not […]