Over the weekend I spent some time re-arranging furniture and other items to officially designate as my “creative space.” I’ve always been partial to natural lighting being the focus of wherever I set up my work area. However, when we first moved into our current place this requirement didn’t seem to be at the top of the important list, so I just set up shop wherever. Needless to say, I’m extremely pleased with my mini “studio” setup and look forward to the sunlight shining down over my work area.
Feeling the need to dip back into art journaling, I started re-reading the creative prompts and predecorated book/journal from Randi Feuerhelm-Watts’ Wide Open. (Such a wonderful kit for those who are looking for something different to do). As I flipped the pages I came across a quote (from Feuerhelm-Watts’ drawing teacher) that really stood out in regards to fighting through a creative block: “Give yourself permission to have a book full of ugly pictures. ” Simple, sure, but for those who are always hesitant with what they put down on paper, it means a great deal. And what do you know? I took up the advice:
Other fragments from this weekend:
- Limit Mexican food to once a week. Anymore than that and my body hates me for it.
- My Polaroid 100 automatic broke. Fear not, eBay saved the day.
- I’d rather be shopping for art supplies than shoes or handbags.
- Riley, our puppy has the cutest red eyelashes (can only see them up-close)
