I am sixteen days into this 100 Day Project of creating a face every single day. Here are my thoughts at the moment:
- I never said that doing a video was part of the project, but so far it has been. Can I keep it up?
- I never dictated that I would work in a particular size, but so far — except for one piece — they've all been 8.5×11. Perhaps because that's what has been handy?
- I like that I never seem to run out of ideas. Faces can be constructed out of so many things in so many ways.
- The limit of 15 minutes has been so freeing. No time to worry. No time to dawdle and ponder. Just do it!
- I find some of the faces cringe-worthy. Having to share them (that's part of the project) has been difficult. But I am hopeful that by doing it over and over again, I'll be more comfortable with showing work that I don't like. In fact…
- I've been surprised by how many people have liked things I hated and not responded to things I loved. But…
- I'm taking that as further evidence that I need to keep true to myself. This is something I talk a lot about on the Adventures in Arting Podcast. It's tempting to go towards those things that the crowd likes, but I feel certain that that is the wrong decision for me. I want to be a working artist for many many years. In order to do that, I need to be able to trust myself, trust my instincts, know what I like (and what I don't), grow, evolve, change, and be rooted in a strong point-of-view. This project must be an exercise in self-improvement and not a performance for a crowd.
- That said, it's hard to do. The struggle is real. But I will persist.
- I find that mornings are the best time for me to work on this project. Out of bed and into the studio. No excuses. That way it's done and out of the way.
- Interestingly, I haven't cracked my art journal open since I started this project…. I've decided not to worry about that. Life only has room for so many daily creative projects. The pendulum will swing back at some point. I don't need to force it.
And now, faces 10-16:
Do you have a favorite? I do. Or maybe I'm torn between two of them. Or maybe three? It's hard to choose!
If you'd like to see the videos of the faces being made, you can see them on instagram or I've thrown most of them into this week's vlog:
Thanks for stopping by!
13 and 16 are my favorite
13 and 16 are my favorite
13 and 16 are my favorite
13 and 16 are my favorite
13 and 16 are my favorite
13 and 16 are my favorite
I love your insights about the project, Julie. Thanks so much for sharing.
I love your insights about the project, Julie. Thanks so much for sharing.
I love your insights about the project, Julie. Thanks so much for sharing.
I love your insights about the project, Julie. Thanks so much for sharing.
I love your insights about the project, Julie. Thanks so much for sharing.
I love your insights about the project, Julie. Thanks so much for sharing.
From now, I still prefer the number seven. Look at the link below, it is a well-known french-canadian poet from the province of Quebec. Look the both side-to-side, I find the similarity really incredible! What is your opinion on that? Is this not funny?
http://edimage.ca/edimage/grandspersonnages/fr/carte_j03.html
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From now, I still prefer the number seven. Look at the link below, it is a well-known french-canadian poet from the province of Quebec. Look the both side-to-side, I find the similarity really incredible! What is your opinion on that? Is this not funny?
http://edimage.ca/edimage/grandspersonnages/fr/carte_j03.html
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From now, I still prefer the number seven. Look at the link below, it is a well-known french-canadian poet from the province of Quebec. Look the both side-to-side, I find the similarity really incredible! What is your opinion on that? Is this not funny?
http://edimage.ca/edimage/grandspersonnages/fr/carte_j03.html
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From now, I still prefer the number seven. Look at the link below, it is a well-known french-canadian poet from the province of Quebec. Look the both side-to-side, I find the similarity really incredible! What is your opinion on that? Is this not funny?
http://edimage.ca/edimage/grandspersonnages/fr/carte_j03.html
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From now, I still prefer the number seven. Look at the link below, it is a well-known french-canadian poet from the province of Quebec. Look the both side-to-side, I find the similarity really incredible! What is your opinion on that? Is this not funny?
http://edimage.ca/edimage/grandspersonnages/fr/carte_j03.html
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From now, I still prefer the number seven. Look at the link below, it is a well-known french-canadian poet from the province of Quebec. Look the both side-to-side, I find the similarity really incredible! What is your opinion on that? Is this not funny?
http://edimage.ca/edimage/grandspersonnages/fr/carte_j03.html
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#11 is my fave…cheery, bright and open to possibilities!
#11 is my fave…cheery, bright and open to possibilities!
#11 is my fave…cheery, bright and open to possibilities!
#11 is my fave…cheery, bright and open to possibilities!
#11 is my fave…cheery, bright and open to possibilities!
#11 is my fave…cheery, bright and open to possibilities!
I started my 100 Day Challenge late…my challenge is to work with new mediums that I acquired over the winter….most of which are mediums that are not permanent….I ‘hate’ that they continue to move so I am trying to get over that and embrace the unexpected….15 minutes a day….one week on each new medium….1st week Distress Oxide Inks, starting today it will be Distress Crayons……I am working on ATCs in series. I started my BuJo yesterday…..
I started my 100 Day Challenge late…my challenge is to work with new mediums that I acquired over the winter….most of which are mediums that are not permanent….I ‘hate’ that they continue to move so I am trying to get over that and embrace the unexpected….15 minutes a day….one week on each new medium….1st week Distress Oxide Inks, starting today it will be Distress Crayons……I am working on ATCs in series. I started my BuJo yesterday…..
I started my 100 Day Challenge late…my challenge is to work with new mediums that I acquired over the winter….most of which are mediums that are not permanent….I ‘hate’ that they continue to move so I am trying to get over that and embrace the unexpected….15 minutes a day….one week on each new medium….1st week Distress Oxide Inks, starting today it will be Distress Crayons……I am working on ATCs in series. I started my BuJo yesterday…..
I started my 100 Day Challenge late…my challenge is to work with new mediums that I acquired over the winter….most of which are mediums that are not permanent….I ‘hate’ that they continue to move so I am trying to get over that and embrace the unexpected….15 minutes a day….one week on each new medium….1st week Distress Oxide Inks, starting today it will be Distress Crayons……I am working on ATCs in series. I started my BuJo yesterday…..
I started my 100 Day Challenge late…my challenge is to work with new mediums that I acquired over the winter….most of which are mediums that are not permanent….I ‘hate’ that they continue to move so I am trying to get over that and embrace the unexpected….15 minutes a day….one week on each new medium….1st week Distress Oxide Inks, starting today it will be Distress Crayons……I am working on ATCs in series. I started my BuJo yesterday…..
I started my 100 Day Challenge late…my challenge is to work with new mediums that I acquired over the winter….most of which are mediums that are not permanent….I ‘hate’ that they continue to move so I am trying to get over that and embrace the unexpected….15 minutes a day….one week on each new medium….1st week Distress Oxide Inks, starting today it will be Distress Crayons……I am working on ATCs in series. I started my BuJo yesterday…..
I like #13 the best. It has a softer look (watercolors vs. your usual acrylics, I’m guessing?) but still looks like your work.
I like #13 the best. It has a softer look (watercolors vs. your usual acrylics, I’m guessing?) but still looks like your work.
I like #13 the best. It has a softer look (watercolors vs. your usual acrylics, I’m guessing?) but still looks like your work.
I like #13 the best. It has a softer look (watercolors vs. your usual acrylics, I’m guessing?) but still looks like your work.
I like #13 the best. It has a softer look (watercolors vs. your usual acrylics, I’m guessing?) but still looks like your work.
I like #13 the best. It has a softer look (watercolors vs. your usual acrylics, I’m guessing?) but still looks like your work.
Ok, so I loved the first image, then saw the second and really loved the openness and negative space, then saw the fourth image and wow!That’s my favorite!
Ok, so I loved the first image, then saw the second and really loved the openness and negative space, then saw the fourth image and wow!That’s my favorite!
Ok, so I loved the first image, then saw the second and really loved the openness and negative space, then saw the fourth image and wow!That’s my favorite!
Ok, so I loved the first image, then saw the second and really loved the openness and negative space, then saw the fourth image and wow!That’s my favorite!
Ok, so I loved the first image, then saw the second and really loved the openness and negative space, then saw the fourth image and wow!That’s my favorite!
Ok, so I loved the first image, then saw the second and really loved the openness and negative space, then saw the fourth image and wow!That’s my favorite!
I love the face that you started with your name and the one you started with your hand cut stamps. You are so daring and your faces are so unique. Following you everyday starts my daily creative juices flowing. THANK YOU…THANK YOU…THANK YOU
I love the face that you started with your name and the one you started with your hand cut stamps. You are so daring and your faces are so unique. Following you everyday starts my daily creative juices flowing. THANK YOU…THANK YOU…THANK YOU
I love the face that you started with your name and the one you started with your hand cut stamps. You are so daring and your faces are so unique. Following you everyday starts my daily creative juices flowing. THANK YOU…THANK YOU…THANK YOU
I love the face that you started with your name and the one you started with your hand cut stamps. You are so daring and your faces are so unique. Following you everyday starts my daily creative juices flowing. THANK YOU…THANK YOU…THANK YOU
I love the face that you started with your name and the one you started with your hand cut stamps. You are so daring and your faces are so unique. Following you everyday starts my daily creative juices flowing. THANK YOU…THANK YOU…THANK YOU
I love the face that you started with your name and the one you started with your hand cut stamps. You are so daring and your faces are so unique. Following you everyday starts my daily creative juices flowing. THANK YOU…THANK YOU…THANK YOU
I love #13 I like how it’s quite different from your usual style.
I love #13 I like how it’s quite different from your usual style.
I love #13 I like how it’s quite different from your usual style.
I love #13 I like how it’s quite different from your usual style.
I love #13 I like how it’s quite different from your usual style.
I love #13 I like how it’s quite different from your usual style.
I love 13.
I love 13.
I love 13.
I love 13.
I love 13.
I love 13.
Hands down favourite: The 2nd one.
Then: the fifth
Hands down favourite: The 2nd one.
Then: the fifth
Hands down favourite: The 2nd one.
Then: the fifth
Hands down favourite: The 2nd one.
Then: the fifth
Hands down favourite: The 2nd one.
Then: the fifth
Hands down favourite: The 2nd one.
Then: the fifth
So yeah, 11 and 14
So yeah, 11 and 14
So yeah, 11 and 14
So yeah, 11 and 14
So yeah, 11 and 14
So yeah, 11 and 14
O my Julie you are just tooo cute. I like the last portrait and the fourth portrait posted on this blog. They are all very nice but you know I really like those red earrings. Nice very nice indeed.
Loved your vlog I had a lot of fun at your functions. The table looked great love the scan n cut vases for your flowers.
The singing at the table was a very nice heartfelt feeling. Love going to the Ball game sorry the Soxs lost. You did wear your Parker after all. Did you have the blanket too?
Oh the trip to Maine I have been over that same very bridge and highway. Love it Love it Oh yes it was beautiful blue skies from now on.
Grand time at your painting class I like your painting there.
I really loved all of your showing on the vlog. I had a lot of fun shopping for toilet paper. I generally go to BJ’s and stock up. lolo Lots to wipe around here lololo☺
Happy Thursday,
Fawna
O my Julie you are just tooo cute. I like the last portrait and the fourth portrait posted on this blog. They are all very nice but you know I really like those red earrings. Nice very nice indeed.
Loved your vlog I had a lot of fun at your functions. The table looked great love the scan n cut vases for your flowers.
The singing at the table was a very nice heartfelt feeling. Love going to the Ball game sorry the Soxs lost. You did wear your Parker after all. Did you have the blanket too?
Oh the trip to Maine I have been over that same very bridge and highway. Love it Love it Oh yes it was beautiful blue skies from now on.
Grand time at your painting class I like your painting there.
I really loved all of your showing on the vlog. I had a lot of fun shopping for toilet paper. I generally go to BJ’s and stock up. lolo Lots to wipe around here lololo☺
Happy Thursday,
Fawna
O my Julie you are just tooo cute. I like the last portrait and the fourth portrait posted on this blog. They are all very nice but you know I really like those red earrings. Nice very nice indeed.
Loved your vlog I had a lot of fun at your functions. The table looked great love the scan n cut vases for your flowers.
The singing at the table was a very nice heartfelt feeling. Love going to the Ball game sorry the Soxs lost. You did wear your Parker after all. Did you have the blanket too?
Oh the trip to Maine I have been over that same very bridge and highway. Love it Love it Oh yes it was beautiful blue skies from now on.
Grand time at your painting class I like your painting there.
I really loved all of your showing on the vlog. I had a lot of fun shopping for toilet paper. I generally go to BJ’s and stock up. lolo Lots to wipe around here lololo☺
Happy Thursday,
Fawna
O my Julie you are just tooo cute. I like the last portrait and the fourth portrait posted on this blog. They are all very nice but you know I really like those red earrings. Nice very nice indeed.
Loved your vlog I had a lot of fun at your functions. The table looked great love the scan n cut vases for your flowers.
The singing at the table was a very nice heartfelt feeling. Love going to the Ball game sorry the Soxs lost. You did wear your Parker after all. Did you have the blanket too?
Oh the trip to Maine I have been over that same very bridge and highway. Love it Love it Oh yes it was beautiful blue skies from now on.
Grand time at your painting class I like your painting there.
I really loved all of your showing on the vlog. I had a lot of fun shopping for toilet paper. I generally go to BJ’s and stock up. lolo Lots to wipe around here lololo☺
Happy Thursday,
Fawna
O my Julie you are just tooo cute. I like the last portrait and the fourth portrait posted on this blog. They are all very nice but you know I really like those red earrings. Nice very nice indeed.
Loved your vlog I had a lot of fun at your functions. The table looked great love the scan n cut vases for your flowers.
The singing at the table was a very nice heartfelt feeling. Love going to the Ball game sorry the Soxs lost. You did wear your Parker after all. Did you have the blanket too?
Oh the trip to Maine I have been over that same very bridge and highway. Love it Love it Oh yes it was beautiful blue skies from now on.
Grand time at your painting class I like your painting there.
I really loved all of your showing on the vlog. I had a lot of fun shopping for toilet paper. I generally go to BJ’s and stock up. lolo Lots to wipe around here lololo☺
Happy Thursday,
Fawna
O my Julie you are just tooo cute. I like the last portrait and the fourth portrait posted on this blog. They are all very nice but you know I really like those red earrings. Nice very nice indeed.
Loved your vlog I had a lot of fun at your functions. The table looked great love the scan n cut vases for your flowers.
The singing at the table was a very nice heartfelt feeling. Love going to the Ball game sorry the Soxs lost. You did wear your Parker after all. Did you have the blanket too?
Oh the trip to Maine I have been over that same very bridge and highway. Love it Love it Oh yes it was beautiful blue skies from now on.
Grand time at your painting class I like your painting there.
I really loved all of your showing on the vlog. I had a lot of fun shopping for toilet paper. I generally go to BJ’s and stock up. lolo Lots to wipe around here lololo☺
Happy Thursday,
Fawna
Hi Julie, I am glad you are doing a 100 days project; I watched you and started doing one myself a few days later. I look for your videos each day. It’s fun seeing what media you use, and who you draw. My favorite was an ink painting of a man last week. I think I’ll try to get a day ahead, so I have time to carve a four sided strip stamp! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Julie, I am glad you are doing a 100 days project; I watched you and started doing one myself a few days later. I look for your videos each day. It’s fun seeing what media you use, and who you draw. My favorite was an ink painting of a man last week. I think I’ll try to get a day ahead, so I have time to carve a four sided strip stamp! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Julie, I am glad you are doing a 100 days project; I watched you and started doing one myself a few days later. I look for your videos each day. It’s fun seeing what media you use, and who you draw. My favorite was an ink painting of a man last week. I think I’ll try to get a day ahead, so I have time to carve a four sided strip stamp! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Julie, I am glad you are doing a 100 days project; I watched you and started doing one myself a few days later. I look for your videos each day. It’s fun seeing what media you use, and who you draw. My favorite was an ink painting of a man last week. I think I’ll try to get a day ahead, so I have time to carve a four sided strip stamp! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Julie, I am glad you are doing a 100 days project; I watched you and started doing one myself a few days later. I look for your videos each day. It’s fun seeing what media you use, and who you draw. My favorite was an ink painting of a man last week. I think I’ll try to get a day ahead, so I have time to carve a four sided strip stamp! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Julie, I am glad you are doing a 100 days project; I watched you and started doing one myself a few days later. I look for your videos each day. It’s fun seeing what media you use, and who you draw. My favorite was an ink painting of a man last week. I think I’ll try to get a day ahead, so I have time to carve a four sided strip stamp! Thanks for the inspiration.
Faces 14 and 16 are my faves. Thanks for the constant inspiration!
Faces 14 and 16 are my faves. Thanks for the constant inspiration!
Faces 14 and 16 are my faves. Thanks for the constant inspiration!
Faces 14 and 16 are my faves. Thanks for the constant inspiration!
Faces 14 and 16 are my faves. Thanks for the constant inspiration!
Faces 14 and 16 are my faves. Thanks for the constant inspiration!
#13 is my favorite from this group. I’m really excited to see the 100 different faces you create during this challenge! Thank you so much for sharing!
#13 is my favorite from this group. I’m really excited to see the 100 different faces you create during this challenge! Thank you so much for sharing!
#13 is my favorite from this group. I’m really excited to see the 100 different faces you create during this challenge! Thank you so much for sharing!
#13 is my favorite from this group. I’m really excited to see the 100 different faces you create during this challenge! Thank you so much for sharing!
#13 is my favorite from this group. I’m really excited to see the 100 different faces you create during this challenge! Thank you so much for sharing!
#13 is my favorite from this group. I’m really excited to see the 100 different faces you create during this challenge! Thank you so much for sharing!
Reminds of comedy improv … no thinking, just react and it is amazing …. it’s artistic improv! Lucky 13 makes me swoon, love 16 as well.
Reminds of comedy improv … no thinking, just react and it is amazing …. it’s artistic improv! Lucky 13 makes me swoon, love 16 as well.
Reminds of comedy improv … no thinking, just react and it is amazing …. it’s artistic improv! Lucky 13 makes me swoon, love 16 as well.
Reminds of comedy improv … no thinking, just react and it is amazing …. it’s artistic improv! Lucky 13 makes me swoon, love 16 as well.
Reminds of comedy improv … no thinking, just react and it is amazing …. it’s artistic improv! Lucky 13 makes me swoon, love 16 as well.
Reminds of comedy improv … no thinking, just react and it is amazing …. it’s artistic improv! Lucky 13 makes me swoon, love 16 as well.
Be still my heart. Awesome to see your visits of special places in New England that I so miss. Thanks for sharing your day.
Be still my heart. Awesome to see your visits of special places in New England that I so miss. Thanks for sharing your day.
Be still my heart. Awesome to see your visits of special places in New England that I so miss. Thanks for sharing your day.
Be still my heart. Awesome to see your visits of special places in New England that I so miss. Thanks for sharing your day.
Be still my heart. Awesome to see your visits of special places in New England that I so miss. Thanks for sharing your day.
Be still my heart. Awesome to see your visits of special places in New England that I so miss. Thanks for sharing your day.