Nobody has "free time." But we all can make time for art. Here are five ways that I make time for art:
1. Let the crock pot do the cooking.
Crock pot cooking is my favorite! Throw the ingredients in and six hours later you've got a hot meal ready to go. I especially love that in the summer I can have a hot meal without the apartment getting overheated! I've had good luck with the recipes from this site.
2. Set limits for computer time.
I know myself. I can sit down at the computer "just to look something up" and then it's an hour later. I find the internet completely addictive. And it's endless — like the ocean it seems to stretch to infinity. I have done a few things to help myself streamline computer time:
- I use social media helpers like Flipboard and Tweet Deck to maximize my Twitter time.
- Google Reader helps me keep track of the blogs I like and I'm pretty ruthless about kicking blogs out of my feed. If I read 2-3 posts in a row that don't resonate for me, I unsubscribe. Why? Because my time is limited and would I rather spend those five minutes reading something that doesn't excite me or making art? I'm always going to choose making art.
- I try to check Pinterest no more than once twice a day.
And even with all that streamlining, I still need to set a timer for myself (love the free Alinof timer app for my computer). I allow myself some computer time, but I don't let myself fall down the proverbial rabbit hole.
Just this week I took it a step further and moved my computer out of my studio! Only time will tell whether this will help me limit my computer time and increase my creative time. I'm thinking it will, though. From now on, when I'm in the studio I'm arting, not computing.
3. Carry a notebook.
When I'm on the subway I practice my people drawing skills using the commuters around me as models. Standing in line at the bank I draw sketches for scrapbook pages. I try to reclaim all of that otherwise "lost" waiting time by doing something artistic.
Remember, it doesn't have to be a notebook. The notebook can also be seen as a metaphor. I always have a project packed and ready for an excursion — either out into the world or simply into the living room. For instance, now that it's football season, I've been doing a lot of embroidery in front of the television. I know that lots of folks knit or stitch on car rides. There are lots of possibilities!
4. I make art in the morning.
Truth be told, I'm most creative late late late at night — sometime after midnight. But waiting until then has too many negative life consequences (like turning day into night). But the biggest issue is that I'm tired and I'm carrying the weight of the day with me. So I make an effort to make art in the morning before I can start to feel guilty about the dishes in the sink or the phone starts ringing or I get sucked into a vortex of e-mail. I do still conduct some late night sessions, but it is much easier to make time in the morning than it is to make time as the day wanes on.
It's not dissimilar from the theory of exercising in the morning. You have to do it before you have time to make excuses for why you're not doing it!
5. Phone time = Art time
Speaker phone is a truly awesome invention that leaves you two hands for creating. My Mom complains about the heat gun or the sewing machine, so I try to stick to quieter crafting while I'm on the phone with her — like painting and collaging. (Although, she does claim she can hear the paintbrush clanging around the water jar.)
How about you? What are the ways that you make time for art?
Great tips…they resonate with me after so many years of being in the teaching profession I am unencumbered with a schedule. I’ve had to create my own and I too need to be careful of the EVIL internet and pint rest. I do limit myself with my timer app 😉
Great tips…they resonate with me after so many years of being in the teaching profession I am unencumbered with a schedule. I’ve had to create my own and I too need to be careful of the EVIL internet and pint rest. I do limit myself with my timer app 😉
Great tips…they resonate with me after so many years of being in the teaching profession I am unencumbered with a schedule. I’ve had to create my own and I too need to be careful of the EVIL internet and pint rest. I do limit myself with my timer app 😉
Great tips…they resonate with me after so many years of being in the teaching profession I am unencumbered with a schedule. I’ve had to create my own and I too need to be careful of the EVIL internet and pint rest. I do limit myself with my timer app 😉
Great tips…they resonate with me after so many years of being in the teaching profession I am unencumbered with a schedule. I’ve had to create my own and I too need to be careful of the EVIL internet and pint rest. I do limit myself with my timer app 😉
Wonderful tips… not just for making time for art, but you can apply these tips to just about anything you wish you had more time to do. Thanks so much for sharing!
Wonderful tips… not just for making time for art, but you can apply these tips to just about anything you wish you had more time to do. Thanks so much for sharing!
Wonderful tips… not just for making time for art, but you can apply these tips to just about anything you wish you had more time to do. Thanks so much for sharing!
Wonderful tips… not just for making time for art, but you can apply these tips to just about anything you wish you had more time to do. Thanks so much for sharing!
Wonderful tips… not just for making time for art, but you can apply these tips to just about anything you wish you had more time to do. Thanks so much for sharing!
Your writing and art resonates with Me! Great article, or am I identifying too much. I wonder if there’s a rehab place for me.
I use a manual timer. I set it for computer time, pinterest time, and cleaning time. It works for me….most of the time.
Your writing and art resonates with Me! Great article, or am I identifying too much. I wonder if there’s a rehab place for me.
I use a manual timer. I set it for computer time, pinterest time, and cleaning time. It works for me….most of the time.
Your writing and art resonates with Me! Great article, or am I identifying too much. I wonder if there’s a rehab place for me.
I use a manual timer. I set it for computer time, pinterest time, and cleaning time. It works for me….most of the time.
Your writing and art resonates with Me! Great article, or am I identifying too much. I wonder if there’s a rehab place for me.
I use a manual timer. I set it for computer time, pinterest time, and cleaning time. It works for me….most of the time.
Your writing and art resonates with Me! Great article, or am I identifying too much. I wonder if there’s a rehab place for me.
I use a manual timer. I set it for computer time, pinterest time, and cleaning time. It works for me….most of the time.
Great tips. I do some of all of the above. I never started on Pinterest because I could see it was a time sucker. Balzerdesigns is the only blog I read faithfully every day. Way to go Julie!
Great tips. I do some of all of the above. I never started on Pinterest because I could see it was a time sucker. Balzerdesigns is the only blog I read faithfully every day. Way to go Julie!
Great tips. I do some of all of the above. I never started on Pinterest because I could see it was a time sucker. Balzerdesigns is the only blog I read faithfully every day. Way to go Julie!
Great tips. I do some of all of the above. I never started on Pinterest because I could see it was a time sucker. Balzerdesigns is the only blog I read faithfully every day. Way to go Julie!
Great tips. I do some of all of the above. I never started on Pinterest because I could see it was a time sucker. Balzerdesigns is the only blog I read faithfully every day. Way to go Julie!
Love your tips! I wonder why I’m not creating more and it’s because of the Internet that sucks me in every morning. Right now I have at least five projects to blog about but don’t have the time because of time spent elsewhere! I’ve started deleting blogs I don’t read anymore or have lost interest in but that’s as far as I’ve gone. I’ll check out those twitter helpers and I definitely need a timer. Thanks again for your tips.
Love your tips! I wonder why I’m not creating more and it’s because of the Internet that sucks me in every morning. Right now I have at least five projects to blog about but don’t have the time because of time spent elsewhere! I’ve started deleting blogs I don’t read anymore or have lost interest in but that’s as far as I’ve gone. I’ll check out those twitter helpers and I definitely need a timer. Thanks again for your tips.
Love your tips! I wonder why I’m not creating more and it’s because of the Internet that sucks me in every morning. Right now I have at least five projects to blog about but don’t have the time because of time spent elsewhere! I’ve started deleting blogs I don’t read anymore or have lost interest in but that’s as far as I’ve gone. I’ll check out those twitter helpers and I definitely need a timer. Thanks again for your tips.
Love your tips! I wonder why I’m not creating more and it’s because of the Internet that sucks me in every morning. Right now I have at least five projects to blog about but don’t have the time because of time spent elsewhere! I’ve started deleting blogs I don’t read anymore or have lost interest in but that’s as far as I’ve gone. I’ll check out those twitter helpers and I definitely need a timer. Thanks again for your tips.
Love your tips! I wonder why I’m not creating more and it’s because of the Internet that sucks me in every morning. Right now I have at least five projects to blog about but don’t have the time because of time spent elsewhere! I’ve started deleting blogs I don’t read anymore or have lost interest in but that’s as far as I’ve gone. I’ll check out those twitter helpers and I definitely need a timer. Thanks again for your tips.
The internet is my biggest weakness and it does sap hours at a time. I have started to paint/scrap when I have guests and we are chatting at the kitchen table. I ask first if they mind and several have voiced an interest in joining me (only one actually has to date).
The internet is my biggest weakness and it does sap hours at a time. I have started to paint/scrap when I have guests and we are chatting at the kitchen table. I ask first if they mind and several have voiced an interest in joining me (only one actually has to date).
The internet is my biggest weakness and it does sap hours at a time. I have started to paint/scrap when I have guests and we are chatting at the kitchen table. I ask first if they mind and several have voiced an interest in joining me (only one actually has to date).
The internet is my biggest weakness and it does sap hours at a time. I have started to paint/scrap when I have guests and we are chatting at the kitchen table. I ask first if they mind and several have voiced an interest in joining me (only one actually has to date).
The internet is my biggest weakness and it does sap hours at a time. I have started to paint/scrap when I have guests and we are chatting at the kitchen table. I ask first if they mind and several have voiced an interest in joining me (only one actually has to date).
lol your Mom and the heat gun!I’ve had a crock pot in the basement in its box for 2 years. Maybe I’ll try it. Thanks for the tips!
lol your Mom and the heat gun!I’ve had a crock pot in the basement in its box for 2 years. Maybe I’ll try it. Thanks for the tips!
lol your Mom and the heat gun!I’ve had a crock pot in the basement in its box for 2 years. Maybe I’ll try it. Thanks for the tips!
lol your Mom and the heat gun!I’ve had a crock pot in the basement in its box for 2 years. Maybe I’ll try it. Thanks for the tips!
lol your Mom and the heat gun!I’ve had a crock pot in the basement in its box for 2 years. Maybe I’ll try it. Thanks for the tips!
Awesome tips, thank you so much Julie! I’ve always wanted to use my crock pot more, I’ll check out your link. PS just had to laugh about your mom saying she can hear your paint brush at work! lol
Awesome tips, thank you so much Julie! I’ve always wanted to use my crock pot more, I’ll check out your link. PS just had to laugh about your mom saying she can hear your paint brush at work! lol
Awesome tips, thank you so much Julie! I’ve always wanted to use my crock pot more, I’ll check out your link. PS just had to laugh about your mom saying she can hear your paint brush at work! lol
Awesome tips, thank you so much Julie! I’ve always wanted to use my crock pot more, I’ll check out your link. PS just had to laugh about your mom saying she can hear your paint brush at work! lol
Awesome tips, thank you so much Julie! I’ve always wanted to use my crock pot more, I’ll check out your link. PS just had to laugh about your mom saying she can hear your paint brush at work! lol
Great tips! I’ve tried being mindful of how I spend my time, and physically tracking my time to identify the time-sucks and inefficiencies, and your suggestions are spot on for me!
Great tips! I’ve tried being mindful of how I spend my time, and physically tracking my time to identify the time-sucks and inefficiencies, and your suggestions are spot on for me!
Great tips! I’ve tried being mindful of how I spend my time, and physically tracking my time to identify the time-sucks and inefficiencies, and your suggestions are spot on for me!
Great tips! I’ve tried being mindful of how I spend my time, and physically tracking my time to identify the time-sucks and inefficiencies, and your suggestions are spot on for me!
Great tips! I’ve tried being mindful of how I spend my time, and physically tracking my time to identify the time-sucks and inefficiencies, and your suggestions are spot on for me!
Thanks, Julie! I find the “mute” button super helpful when I am multi-tasking while on the phone. I just wait to make noise when I am listening to the other party, and throw the phone quickly on mute. Super simple simon. Blessings, Lela
Thanks, Julie! I find the “mute” button super helpful when I am multi-tasking while on the phone. I just wait to make noise when I am listening to the other party, and throw the phone quickly on mute. Super simple simon. Blessings, Lela
Thanks, Julie! I find the “mute” button super helpful when I am multi-tasking while on the phone. I just wait to make noise when I am listening to the other party, and throw the phone quickly on mute. Super simple simon. Blessings, Lela
Thanks, Julie! I find the “mute” button super helpful when I am multi-tasking while on the phone. I just wait to make noise when I am listening to the other party, and throw the phone quickly on mute. Super simple simon. Blessings, Lela
Thanks, Julie! I find the “mute” button super helpful when I am multi-tasking while on the phone. I just wait to make noise when I am listening to the other party, and throw the phone quickly on mute. Super simple simon. Blessings, Lela
I love alllll your tips for this and everything else! Thanks for taking the time to share 😉
I love alllll your tips for this and everything else! Thanks for taking the time to share 😉
I love alllll your tips for this and everything else! Thanks for taking the time to share 😉
I love alllll your tips for this and everything else! Thanks for taking the time to share 😉
I love alllll your tips for this and everything else! Thanks for taking the time to share 😉
The internet can be such a demon, and I too get sucked into the late night creativity. Would you be kind enough to share blogs you enjoy? Thanks for the great tips again Julie.
The internet can be such a demon, and I too get sucked into the late night creativity. Would you be kind enough to share blogs you enjoy? Thanks for the great tips again Julie.
The internet can be such a demon, and I too get sucked into the late night creativity. Would you be kind enough to share blogs you enjoy? Thanks for the great tips again Julie.
The internet can be such a demon, and I too get sucked into the late night creativity. Would you be kind enough to share blogs you enjoy? Thanks for the great tips again Julie.
The internet can be such a demon, and I too get sucked into the late night creativity. Would you be kind enough to share blogs you enjoy? Thanks for the great tips again Julie.
Have everything ready so you can just sit down and start right in when you have a few moments. I have a collage box for this purpose which Julie has talked about before. Also, if I can my table needs to have a clear space ready to go as well. If I don’t have to set up and clean up before I start, I have more time to create.
Recently I discovered watching tv with the sound off and captions on. I can still follow what’s going on during a B movie or History Channel but I’m not sucked into it. I recently watched several Bond movies during a marathon this way. The sound always sucks me in so this works for me. It also has a side benefit of keeping the horrible judgmental critic away.
Have everything ready so you can just sit down and start right in when you have a few moments. I have a collage box for this purpose which Julie has talked about before. Also, if I can my table needs to have a clear space ready to go as well. If I don’t have to set up and clean up before I start, I have more time to create.
Recently I discovered watching tv with the sound off and captions on. I can still follow what’s going on during a B movie or History Channel but I’m not sucked into it. I recently watched several Bond movies during a marathon this way. The sound always sucks me in so this works for me. It also has a side benefit of keeping the horrible judgmental critic away.
Have everything ready so you can just sit down and start right in when you have a few moments. I have a collage box for this purpose which Julie has talked about before. Also, if I can my table needs to have a clear space ready to go as well. If I don’t have to set up and clean up before I start, I have more time to create.
Recently I discovered watching tv with the sound off and captions on. I can still follow what’s going on during a B movie or History Channel but I’m not sucked into it. I recently watched several Bond movies during a marathon this way. The sound always sucks me in so this works for me. It also has a side benefit of keeping the horrible judgmental critic away.
Have everything ready so you can just sit down and start right in when you have a few moments. I have a collage box for this purpose which Julie has talked about before. Also, if I can my table needs to have a clear space ready to go as well. If I don’t have to set up and clean up before I start, I have more time to create.
Recently I discovered watching tv with the sound off and captions on. I can still follow what’s going on during a B movie or History Channel but I’m not sucked into it. I recently watched several Bond movies during a marathon this way. The sound always sucks me in so this works for me. It also has a side benefit of keeping the horrible judgmental critic away.
Have everything ready so you can just sit down and start right in when you have a few moments. I have a collage box for this purpose which Julie has talked about before. Also, if I can my table needs to have a clear space ready to go as well. If I don’t have to set up and clean up before I start, I have more time to create.
Recently I discovered watching tv with the sound off and captions on. I can still follow what’s going on during a B movie or History Channel but I’m not sucked into it. I recently watched several Bond movies during a marathon this way. The sound always sucks me in so this works for me. It also has a side benefit of keeping the horrible judgmental critic away.
Awesome! I needed this 🙂
Awesome! I needed this 🙂
Awesome! I needed this 🙂
Awesome! I needed this 🙂
Awesome! I needed this 🙂
Great tips. A while ago I reduced the blogs I follow to just a few of you inspiring artists. Greatly helped me to get on with it! I’m going to check out those crock pot recipes.
Great tips. A while ago I reduced the blogs I follow to just a few of you inspiring artists. Greatly helped me to get on with it! I’m going to check out those crock pot recipes.
Great tips. A while ago I reduced the blogs I follow to just a few of you inspiring artists. Greatly helped me to get on with it! I’m going to check out those crock pot recipes.
Great tips. A while ago I reduced the blogs I follow to just a few of you inspiring artists. Greatly helped me to get on with it! I’m going to check out those crock pot recipes.
Great tips. A while ago I reduced the blogs I follow to just a few of you inspiring artists. Greatly helped me to get on with it! I’m going to check out those crock pot recipes.
You are soooo right. Making excuses is my worst failing…I MUST exercise and/or create EARLY.
You are soooo right. Making excuses is my worst failing…I MUST exercise and/or create EARLY.
You are soooo right. Making excuses is my worst failing…I MUST exercise and/or create EARLY.
You are soooo right. Making excuses is my worst failing…I MUST exercise and/or create EARLY.
You are soooo right. Making excuses is my worst failing…I MUST exercise and/or create EARLY.
This was great to read and HELPFUL!! I need to try the timer thing, I lose most of my day to the computer. One thing that helps me is having my stuff out, this inspires me to do something creative each day. When things are too neat then I don’t feel as inspired, so creative mess is best!! Thanks for this great post!!
This was great to read and HELPFUL!! I need to try the timer thing, I lose most of my day to the computer. One thing that helps me is having my stuff out, this inspires me to do something creative each day. When things are too neat then I don’t feel as inspired, so creative mess is best!! Thanks for this great post!!
This was great to read and HELPFUL!! I need to try the timer thing, I lose most of my day to the computer. One thing that helps me is having my stuff out, this inspires me to do something creative each day. When things are too neat then I don’t feel as inspired, so creative mess is best!! Thanks for this great post!!
This was great to read and HELPFUL!! I need to try the timer thing, I lose most of my day to the computer. One thing that helps me is having my stuff out, this inspires me to do something creative each day. When things are too neat then I don’t feel as inspired, so creative mess is best!! Thanks for this great post!!
This was great to read and HELPFUL!! I need to try the timer thing, I lose most of my day to the computer. One thing that helps me is having my stuff out, this inspires me to do something creative each day. When things are too neat then I don’t feel as inspired, so creative mess is best!! Thanks for this great post!!
I have done all these things you suggest, but don’t do them faithfully enough. Thanks for the reminder! I need to get my rear in gear!
I have done all these things you suggest, but don’t do them faithfully enough. Thanks for the reminder! I need to get my rear in gear!
I have done all these things you suggest, but don’t do them faithfully enough. Thanks for the reminder! I need to get my rear in gear!
I have done all these things you suggest, but don’t do them faithfully enough. Thanks for the reminder! I need to get my rear in gear!
I have done all these things you suggest, but don’t do them faithfully enough. Thanks for the reminder! I need to get my rear in gear!
I discovered advice #5 a few weeks ago. 🙂
I love making art while speaking on the phone as it makes me not to think too much about what I’m creating = better results – I’m not overthinking my every move.
I discovered advice #5 a few weeks ago. 🙂
I love making art while speaking on the phone as it makes me not to think too much about what I’m creating = better results – I’m not overthinking my every move.
I discovered advice #5 a few weeks ago. 🙂
I love making art while speaking on the phone as it makes me not to think too much about what I’m creating = better results – I’m not overthinking my every move.
I discovered advice #5 a few weeks ago. 🙂
I love making art while speaking on the phone as it makes me not to think too much about what I’m creating = better results – I’m not overthinking my every move.
I discovered advice #5 a few weeks ago. 🙂
I love making art while speaking on the phone as it makes me not to think too much about what I’m creating = better results – I’m not overthinking my every move.
Yes, definitely phone time = art time. Never mind the noises.
My friend never complains because she is creative at the same time. Resulting in beautiful art sometimes.
Thanx for the rest of the tips, although computer time limiting will be a challenge :))
Yes, definitely phone time = art time. Never mind the noises.
My friend never complains because she is creative at the same time. Resulting in beautiful art sometimes.
Thanx for the rest of the tips, although computer time limiting will be a challenge :))
Yes, definitely phone time = art time. Never mind the noises.
My friend never complains because she is creative at the same time. Resulting in beautiful art sometimes.
Thanx for the rest of the tips, although computer time limiting will be a challenge :))
Yes, definitely phone time = art time. Never mind the noises.
My friend never complains because she is creative at the same time. Resulting in beautiful art sometimes.
Thanx for the rest of the tips, although computer time limiting will be a challenge :))
Yes, definitely phone time = art time. Never mind the noises.
My friend never complains because she is creative at the same time. Resulting in beautiful art sometimes.
Thanx for the rest of the tips, although computer time limiting will be a challenge :))
thanks – great ideas
thanks – great ideas
thanks – great ideas
thanks – great ideas
thanks – great ideas
Let’s see…if I did no housework or cooking or helping with high school homework…I’d have lots of spare time for arting! Hmmm, I think I’ll try it! 😀
Let’s see…if I did no housework or cooking or helping with high school homework…I’d have lots of spare time for arting! Hmmm, I think I’ll try it! 😀
Let’s see…if I did no housework or cooking or helping with high school homework…I’d have lots of spare time for arting! Hmmm, I think I’ll try it! 😀
Let’s see…if I did no housework or cooking or helping with high school homework…I’d have lots of spare time for arting! Hmmm, I think I’ll try it! 😀
Let’s see…if I did no housework or cooking or helping with high school homework…I’d have lots of spare time for arting! Hmmm, I think I’ll try it! 😀
Hi Julie! These are such great tips that I plan to share your ideas on my blog! I know i’ve been absent from comments lately but still visit you on a regular basis and love your artful expression! My best…Lisa 🙂
Hi Julie! These are such great tips that I plan to share your ideas on my blog! I know i’ve been absent from comments lately but still visit you on a regular basis and love your artful expression! My best…Lisa 🙂
Hi Julie! These are such great tips that I plan to share your ideas on my blog! I know i’ve been absent from comments lately but still visit you on a regular basis and love your artful expression! My best…Lisa 🙂
Hi Julie! These are such great tips that I plan to share your ideas on my blog! I know i’ve been absent from comments lately but still visit you on a regular basis and love your artful expression! My best…Lisa 🙂
Hi Julie! These are such great tips that I plan to share your ideas on my blog! I know i’ve been absent from comments lately but still visit you on a regular basis and love your artful expression! My best…Lisa 🙂
You make a good point about Google Reader. I try to be ruthless too, with my subscriptions, b/c I’ve noticed that too many un-inspiring subsriptions tend to suck the joy out of me when I go to my reader. I’ve always felt a little bad unsubscribing to blogs though, which is kind of dumb, but the truth. You’re so right though that time is limited, so why spend it reading a blog that doesn’t resonate with me?
You make a good point about Google Reader. I try to be ruthless too, with my subscriptions, b/c I’ve noticed that too many un-inspiring subsriptions tend to suck the joy out of me when I go to my reader. I’ve always felt a little bad unsubscribing to blogs though, which is kind of dumb, but the truth. You’re so right though that time is limited, so why spend it reading a blog that doesn’t resonate with me?
You make a good point about Google Reader. I try to be ruthless too, with my subscriptions, b/c I’ve noticed that too many un-inspiring subsriptions tend to suck the joy out of me when I go to my reader. I’ve always felt a little bad unsubscribing to blogs though, which is kind of dumb, but the truth. You’re so right though that time is limited, so why spend it reading a blog that doesn’t resonate with me?
You make a good point about Google Reader. I try to be ruthless too, with my subscriptions, b/c I’ve noticed that too many un-inspiring subsriptions tend to suck the joy out of me when I go to my reader. I’ve always felt a little bad unsubscribing to blogs though, which is kind of dumb, but the truth. You’re so right though that time is limited, so why spend it reading a blog that doesn’t resonate with me?
You make a good point about Google Reader. I try to be ruthless too, with my subscriptions, b/c I’ve noticed that too many un-inspiring subsriptions tend to suck the joy out of me when I go to my reader. I’ve always felt a little bad unsubscribing to blogs though, which is kind of dumb, but the truth. You’re so right though that time is limited, so why spend it reading a blog that doesn’t resonate with me?
My sister in law gave me your site address. It’s great. I so agree with all Ive read in this page. I do most of it already which gives me lots of support. It’s so nice to know that so many other artists are all about their art as I’m going about mine. I have filled many bags (which I buy at thrift shops) with art supplies I use on the run. I call them “Art to go Bags” or “Art on the Run” bags. I have a class for young ones to teach them how to fill them and then we go do “Art on the Run. Thank you so much for your ART.
Lynnsie Adams
Washington State.
My sister in law gave me your site address. It’s great. I so agree with all Ive read in this page. I do most of it already which gives me lots of support. It’s so nice to know that so many other artists are all about their art as I’m going about mine. I have filled many bags (which I buy at thrift shops) with art supplies I use on the run. I call them “Art to go Bags” or “Art on the Run” bags. I have a class for young ones to teach them how to fill them and then we go do “Art on the Run. Thank you so much for your ART.
Lynnsie Adams
Washington State.
My sister in law gave me your site address. It’s great. I so agree with all Ive read in this page. I do most of it already which gives me lots of support. It’s so nice to know that so many other artists are all about their art as I’m going about mine. I have filled many bags (which I buy at thrift shops) with art supplies I use on the run. I call them “Art to go Bags” or “Art on the Run” bags. I have a class for young ones to teach them how to fill them and then we go do “Art on the Run. Thank you so much for your ART.
Lynnsie Adams
Washington State.
My sister in law gave me your site address. It’s great. I so agree with all Ive read in this page. I do most of it already which gives me lots of support. It’s so nice to know that so many other artists are all about their art as I’m going about mine. I have filled many bags (which I buy at thrift shops) with art supplies I use on the run. I call them “Art to go Bags” or “Art on the Run” bags. I have a class for young ones to teach them how to fill them and then we go do “Art on the Run. Thank you so much for your ART.
Lynnsie Adams
Washington State.
My sister in law gave me your site address. It’s great. I so agree with all Ive read in this page. I do most of it already which gives me lots of support. It’s so nice to know that so many other artists are all about their art as I’m going about mine. I have filled many bags (which I buy at thrift shops) with art supplies I use on the run. I call them “Art to go Bags” or “Art on the Run” bags. I have a class for young ones to teach them how to fill them and then we go do “Art on the Run. Thank you so much for your ART.
Lynnsie Adams
Washington State.
Julie,
From your 12/17/21 newsletter linking to this post:
“For me, self-care is usually finding a way to make time for art every single day. Lately it has been forcing myself to sit down for 10-15 minutes to scribble and mess around in a small art journal. Even though there are other things to do. Even though I ought to go to bed. Even though it’s not on my “to do” list for the day. Even though I’m running behind on absolutely everything.”
This hit me HARD – so many of the obstacles I face daily trying to fit some creative time into my life now had form and voice, and I could address them. “Even though there are other things to do. Even though I ought to go to bed. Even though it’s not on my “to do” list for the day. Even though I’m running behind on absolutely everything” has become a mantra and each night once I’m ready for bed I grab my pens and sketchbook and work on Zentangle (it’s self-contained and portable 😉 ) I want to do so much more, but this is something I can squeeze in and feel accomplished about. I’ve only missed one night since that post and I want to thank you so very much for lighting a path to re-introduce some creativity into my life. Thank you!!!
Julie,
From your 12/17/21 newsletter linking to this post:
“For me, self-care is usually finding a way to make time for art every single day. Lately it has been forcing myself to sit down for 10-15 minutes to scribble and mess around in a small art journal. Even though there are other things to do. Even though I ought to go to bed. Even though it’s not on my “to do” list for the day. Even though I’m running behind on absolutely everything.”
This hit me HARD – so many of the obstacles I face daily trying to fit some creative time into my life now had form and voice, and I could address them. “Even though there are other things to do. Even though I ought to go to bed. Even though it’s not on my “to do” list for the day. Even though I’m running behind on absolutely everything” has become a mantra and each night once I’m ready for bed I grab my pens and sketchbook and work on Zentangle (it’s self-contained and portable 😉 ) I want to do so much more, but this is something I can squeeze in and feel accomplished about. I’ve only missed one night since that post and I want to thank you so very much for lighting a path to re-introduce some creativity into my life. Thank you!!!
Julie,
From your 12/17/21 newsletter linking to this post:
“For me, self-care is usually finding a way to make time for art every single day. Lately it has been forcing myself to sit down for 10-15 minutes to scribble and mess around in a small art journal. Even though there are other things to do. Even though I ought to go to bed. Even though it’s not on my “to do” list for the day. Even though I’m running behind on absolutely everything.”
This hit me HARD – so many of the obstacles I face daily trying to fit some creative time into my life now had form and voice, and I could address them. “Even though there are other things to do. Even though I ought to go to bed. Even though it’s not on my “to do” list for the day. Even though I’m running behind on absolutely everything” has become a mantra and each night once I’m ready for bed I grab my pens and sketchbook and work on Zentangle (it’s self-contained and portable 😉 ) I want to do so much more, but this is something I can squeeze in and feel accomplished about. I’ve only missed one night since that post and I want to thank you so very much for lighting a path to re-introduce some creativity into my life. Thank you!!!
Julie,
From your 12/17/21 newsletter linking to this post:
“For me, self-care is usually finding a way to make time for art every single day. Lately it has been forcing myself to sit down for 10-15 minutes to scribble and mess around in a small art journal. Even though there are other things to do. Even though I ought to go to bed. Even though it’s not on my “to do” list for the day. Even though I’m running behind on absolutely everything.”
This hit me HARD – so many of the obstacles I face daily trying to fit some creative time into my life now had form and voice, and I could address them. “Even though there are other things to do. Even though I ought to go to bed. Even though it’s not on my “to do” list for the day. Even though I’m running behind on absolutely everything” has become a mantra and each night once I’m ready for bed I grab my pens and sketchbook and work on Zentangle (it’s self-contained and portable 😉 ) I want to do so much more, but this is something I can squeeze in and feel accomplished about. I’ve only missed one night since that post and I want to thank you so very much for lighting a path to re-introduce some creativity into my life. Thank you!!!
Julie,
From your 12/17/21 newsletter linking to this post:
“For me, self-care is usually finding a way to make time for art every single day. Lately it has been forcing myself to sit down for 10-15 minutes to scribble and mess around in a small art journal. Even though there are other things to do. Even though I ought to go to bed. Even though it’s not on my “to do” list for the day. Even though I’m running behind on absolutely everything.”
This hit me HARD – so many of the obstacles I face daily trying to fit some creative time into my life now had form and voice, and I could address them. “Even though there are other things to do. Even though I ought to go to bed. Even though it’s not on my “to do” list for the day. Even though I’m running behind on absolutely everything” has become a mantra and each night once I’m ready for bed I grab my pens and sketchbook and work on Zentangle (it’s self-contained and portable 😉 ) I want to do so much more, but this is something I can squeeze in and feel accomplished about. I’ve only missed one night since that post and I want to thank you so very much for lighting a path to re-introduce some creativity into my life. Thank you!!!