How does one sustain creative work? I’ve hit that point in the development of this blog (and I knew I would hit it because I do in every project I’ve ever undertaken) where the shine has worn a bit and I’ve begun to stutter and then to stop creating. This week was filled with failures.Continue reading “Courting Creativity”
Category Archives: Musings
The Artist’s Way
My mom was obsessed with The Artist’s Way when I was a kid. I remember this book having such an effect on her that it always lingered in the back of my mind as something that I should read. Now that Jessie and I have created this space to nurture our own creativity, the timeContinue reading “The Artist’s Way”
Adventures in Photography Volume III
I did Lab 30 in the magical book, Creative Photography Lab: 52 Fun Exercises for Developing Self-Expression with Your Camera. Well, I kind of did it. The point of this lab was to “create a personal photo journal of your work or daily environment.” I chose this lab because I knew I would be goingContinue reading “Adventures in Photography Volume III”
“Likes”
My mom and I have an Instagram account for our dolls. Yes, we are adults. Yes, we play with dolls. Yes, it’s awesome. What I discovered through this is that there is a whole world of doll accounts on Instagram. FYI: People do very weird and wonderful things with their dolls and it’s dope. However,Continue reading ““Likes””
Sketching a Plan
If you read the introduction post, you’ll already know that I struggle with consistency. I get enthralled with something, obsess over it, and then all too quickly my attention gets caught by a new glittering over there, and I’m off. I’ve explored a lot of breadth in the world of creativity, but never achieved much depth.Continue reading “Sketching a Plan”
Why are We Blogging and What About?
Compulsive Creation: Participants (that’s Claire and Jessie) agree to sustain their efforts in the making of art (in any form) and to share their work and explorations on this blog right here. It won’t always be pretty, but there will be creation. JESSIE! I’ve always been a dabbler, flighty in my interests and efforts.Continue reading “Why are We Blogging and What About?”
Compulsive Creation 