Today’s check-in is brief; my head’s been down and I’ve been focused on words, words, art, and more words. I’d like to briefly discuss what it means to make room for art, and how a simple trick to reprogram your brain can help you get the words down, the sketches out, or the stitches stitched. […]
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MANW New April SPEED Theme Sprints and Badge!
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 […]
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 […]