That doesn't mean, however, that I haven't been creating! I'll post a series of entries over the next few days highlighting the creations I've made since Feb 5 when I last posted. This challenge hasn't turned out how I expected it to, but it's still working its magic for me. I assumed I'd ceate a substantial pastel painting a day and would post that, telling the story of the scene from Iceland or the James River in each post.
Instead, I've gotten curious! I have let myself wander and discover and try things out. I've drawn and painted and collaged and tried new things I'd never done before. I've worked with landscapes, as I expected to do, but I've also returned to the human figure - to female nudes, the first imagery I created way back when!
Having this goal of 100 Creations in 100 Days serves to get me into the studio when I might otherwise decide I don't have time since I only have 2 hours. It's easier to watch a TV show or two.
A few of my friends have decided to set a goal of getting into their studios for an hour a day for 100 days and they are meeting with success as well. It's fun hearing their excitement at building up a daily practice, and it's validating to hear their challenges as they certainly echo my own.
Have you ever set a goal like this for yourself? How did you fare? Would you do it again? What might you hope to get out of it? I'd love to hear your experiences.
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| In the studio on a warm winter day with our cat Nube checking out the goings ons outside. |
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