Hello, friends! Here is a little bit about life around here right now:
The 100 Day Project begins on February 13.
I've been on and off the fence about doing it. On the one hand, it's always a great way to push myself. On the other hand, with a small unvaccinated human and this stupid pandemic, I'm close to losing my marbles, and I just don't know if adding another thing to my to-do list is a good idea. While I mull it over for the next week or two, some topics I've considered are:
- 100 Days of Printmaking
- 100 Days of Color
- 100 Days of Words + Art
- 100 Days of Unsolicited Advice
- 100 Days of Collage
- 100 Days of Drawing
- 100 Days of Sketchbooking
Are you planning to do the 100 Day Project this year? I'd love to know your topic!
Okay, so I wasn't sure whether or not to share this because it's very practical and not at all fun, but it truly has made my life so very happy. I've been having trouble with the editing speed in Final Cut Pro. Things were just taking forever plus some. So, I bought myself a new powered USB hub to connect my external hard drives and it's amazing!
It has seriously made all the difference in the world. I edit some kind of video almost every single day and have for years. As a result, I have enormous storage issues and eight external hard drives packed with video files, but only 3 USB holes in my computer. I've used a variety of hubs over the years, but this one is my favorite so far. You can power off the ports that you're not using and there's no lag on the drives. I love it!
I am finding it very difficult not to constantly talk about what a great kid he is. I feel like we won the lottery. Oh, he has the usual toddler tantrums and such, but he is so sweet and kind and loving. He's the best.
We make art most mornings, at his request. It's messy and silly and lots of fun.
Current art crush?
This month's art crush is a little bit different and totally mesmerizing — especially his videos: dannylovespasta aka Danny Freeman. He is an artist with hand made pasta. Take a peek (and be sure to hit play on the videos):
Now that's what I call playing with your food! So, there you have it! That's the scoop on life around here at the moment. If you're a Monthly Member, January's personal and studio vlogs are both up in the classroom.
What's the difference between a personal vlog and a studio vlog?
- Personal vlogs have a lot of daily life stuff (lots of baby) and a bit of random art content. They're pretty much like the old weekly vlogs you can still see on my YouTube channel. All Members have access to personal vlogs.
- Studio vlogs are art focused on a single art project or art-related topic. Past studio vlogs include: behind-the-scenes of putting together an online class, a studio tour, a peek into my sketchbook, a look at a day in the studio, etc. Maker Members & Super Learner Members have access to the studio vlogs.
Thanks for stopping by!
your kid is lovely. I don’t think it’s possible to say too much about him. danny loves pasta is amazing, I still like hearing about your kid more.
your kid is lovely. I don’t think it’s possible to say too much about him. danny loves pasta is amazing, I still like hearing about your kid more.
your kid is lovely. I don’t think it’s possible to say too much about him. danny loves pasta is amazing, I still like hearing about your kid more.
your kid is lovely. I don’t think it’s possible to say too much about him. danny loves pasta is amazing, I still like hearing about your kid more.
your kid is lovely. I don’t think it’s possible to say too much about him. danny loves pasta is amazing, I still like hearing about your kid more.
your kid is lovely. I don’t think it’s possible to say too much about him. danny loves pasta is amazing, I still like hearing about your kid more.
your kid is lovely. I don’t think it’s possible to say too much about him. danny loves pasta is amazing, I still like hearing about your kid more.
Who knew pasta-making could be an art form! So cool!
I took part in a 100-day project a few years ago (and finished it) and decided never again! It completely stifled my creativity and made me resent having to do it! I never want to have that negative feeling about art again -art is all about joy for me. I know it’s different for everyone, but that was my experience with it.
Who knew pasta-making could be an art form! So cool!
I took part in a 100-day project a few years ago (and finished it) and decided never again! It completely stifled my creativity and made me resent having to do it! I never want to have that negative feeling about art again -art is all about joy for me. I know it’s different for everyone, but that was my experience with it.
Who knew pasta-making could be an art form! So cool!
I took part in a 100-day project a few years ago (and finished it) and decided never again! It completely stifled my creativity and made me resent having to do it! I never want to have that negative feeling about art again -art is all about joy for me. I know it’s different for everyone, but that was my experience with it.
Who knew pasta-making could be an art form! So cool!
I took part in a 100-day project a few years ago (and finished it) and decided never again! It completely stifled my creativity and made me resent having to do it! I never want to have that negative feeling about art again -art is all about joy for me. I know it’s different for everyone, but that was my experience with it.
Who knew pasta-making could be an art form! So cool!
I took part in a 100-day project a few years ago (and finished it) and decided never again! It completely stifled my creativity and made me resent having to do it! I never want to have that negative feeling about art again -art is all about joy for me. I know it’s different for everyone, but that was my experience with it.
Who knew pasta-making could be an art form! So cool!
I took part in a 100-day project a few years ago (and finished it) and decided never again! It completely stifled my creativity and made me resent having to do it! I never want to have that negative feeling about art again -art is all about joy for me. I know it’s different for everyone, but that was my experience with it.
Who knew pasta-making could be an art form! So cool!
I took part in a 100-day project a few years ago (and finished it) and decided never again! It completely stifled my creativity and made me resent having to do it! I never want to have that negative feeling about art again -art is all about joy for me. I know it’s different for everyone, but that was my experience with it.
Please say more about 100 days of Unsolicited Advice, the idea made me smile. Would it be unsolicited advice received, or some you would like to dispense or a combo or something else entirely?
Please say more about 100 days of Unsolicited Advice, the idea made me smile. Would it be unsolicited advice received, or some you would like to dispense or a combo or something else entirely?
Please say more about 100 days of Unsolicited Advice, the idea made me smile. Would it be unsolicited advice received, or some you would like to dispense or a combo or something else entirely?
Please say more about 100 days of Unsolicited Advice, the idea made me smile. Would it be unsolicited advice received, or some you would like to dispense or a combo or something else entirely?
Please say more about 100 days of Unsolicited Advice, the idea made me smile. Would it be unsolicited advice received, or some you would like to dispense or a combo or something else entirely?
Please say more about 100 days of Unsolicited Advice, the idea made me smile. Would it be unsolicited advice received, or some you would like to dispense or a combo or something else entirely?
Please say more about 100 days of Unsolicited Advice, the idea made me smile. Would it be unsolicited advice received, or some you would like to dispense or a combo or something else entirely?
Advice I would like to give.
Advice I would like to give.
Advice I would like to give.
Advice I would like to give.
Advice I would like to give.
Advice I would like to give.
Advice I would like to give.
Not too sure what to call it, but I’m printing small pictures of famous paintings, pasting them into a sketchbook, looking at them and copying elements. Mostly I’m focused on exploring the composition and values since the prints are b&w. “100 days of Values” (?)
Not too sure what to call it, but I’m printing small pictures of famous paintings, pasting them into a sketchbook, looking at them and copying elements. Mostly I’m focused on exploring the composition and values since the prints are b&w. “100 days of Values” (?)
Not too sure what to call it, but I’m printing small pictures of famous paintings, pasting them into a sketchbook, looking at them and copying elements. Mostly I’m focused on exploring the composition and values since the prints are b&w. “100 days of Values” (?)
Not too sure what to call it, but I’m printing small pictures of famous paintings, pasting them into a sketchbook, looking at them and copying elements. Mostly I’m focused on exploring the composition and values since the prints are b&w. “100 days of Values” (?)
Not too sure what to call it, but I’m printing small pictures of famous paintings, pasting them into a sketchbook, looking at them and copying elements. Mostly I’m focused on exploring the composition and values since the prints are b&w. “100 days of Values” (?)
Not too sure what to call it, but I’m printing small pictures of famous paintings, pasting them into a sketchbook, looking at them and copying elements. Mostly I’m focused on exploring the composition and values since the prints are b&w. “100 days of Values” (?)
Not too sure what to call it, but I’m printing small pictures of famous paintings, pasting them into a sketchbook, looking at them and copying elements. Mostly I’m focused on exploring the composition and values since the prints are b&w. “100 days of Values” (?)
Would you consider something like 100 Days of Taking 10 Minutes to Put Your Feet Up and Breathe? 😉
Would you consider something like 100 Days of Taking 10 Minutes to Put Your Feet Up and Breathe? 😉
Would you consider something like 100 Days of Taking 10 Minutes to Put Your Feet Up and Breathe? 😉
Would you consider something like 100 Days of Taking 10 Minutes to Put Your Feet Up and Breathe? 😉
Would you consider something like 100 Days of Taking 10 Minutes to Put Your Feet Up and Breathe? 😉
Would you consider something like 100 Days of Taking 10 Minutes to Put Your Feet Up and Breathe? 😉
Would you consider something like 100 Days of Taking 10 Minutes to Put Your Feet Up and Breathe? 😉
Actually, one interesting twist is that I’m including some forgeries in my choices of paintings. Also, I’ve already started and I’m not posting to social media … does it still count??!!
Actually, one interesting twist is that I’m including some forgeries in my choices of paintings. Also, I’ve already started and I’m not posting to social media … does it still count??!!
Actually, one interesting twist is that I’m including some forgeries in my choices of paintings. Also, I’ve already started and I’m not posting to social media … does it still count??!!
Actually, one interesting twist is that I’m including some forgeries in my choices of paintings. Also, I’ve already started and I’m not posting to social media … does it still count??!!
Actually, one interesting twist is that I’m including some forgeries in my choices of paintings. Also, I’ve already started and I’m not posting to social media … does it still count??!!
Actually, one interesting twist is that I’m including some forgeries in my choices of paintings. Also, I’ve already started and I’m not posting to social media … does it still count??!!
Actually, one interesting twist is that I’m including some forgeries in my choices of paintings. Also, I’ve already started and I’m not posting to social media … does it still count??!!
Of course it counts! Social media posting is not a requirement for doing a 100 Day Project.
Of course it counts! Social media posting is not a requirement for doing a 100 Day Project.
Of course it counts! Social media posting is not a requirement for doing a 100 Day Project.
Of course it counts! Social media posting is not a requirement for doing a 100 Day Project.
Of course it counts! Social media posting is not a requirement for doing a 100 Day Project.
Of course it counts! Social media posting is not a requirement for doing a 100 Day Project.
Of course it counts! Social media posting is not a requirement for doing a 100 Day Project.
I would looooove if you did a 100 Days of Unsolicited Advice!! You have SO much wisdom and so many great ideas, consider this a solicitation for it!! Haha 🙂
Also: I’m still finishing up my 100 day project from last year. I only have FOUR days left. 4! I know it’s long past the official deadline, but I will still feel proud to have accomplished all 100 days within a year.
I would looooove if you did a 100 Days of Unsolicited Advice!! You have SO much wisdom and so many great ideas, consider this a solicitation for it!! Haha 🙂
Also: I’m still finishing up my 100 day project from last year. I only have FOUR days left. 4! I know it’s long past the official deadline, but I will still feel proud to have accomplished all 100 days within a year.
I would looooove if you did a 100 Days of Unsolicited Advice!! You have SO much wisdom and so many great ideas, consider this a solicitation for it!! Haha 🙂
Also: I’m still finishing up my 100 day project from last year. I only have FOUR days left. 4! I know it’s long past the official deadline, but I will still feel proud to have accomplished all 100 days within a year.
I would looooove if you did a 100 Days of Unsolicited Advice!! You have SO much wisdom and so many great ideas, consider this a solicitation for it!! Haha 🙂
Also: I’m still finishing up my 100 day project from last year. I only have FOUR days left. 4! I know it’s long past the official deadline, but I will still feel proud to have accomplished all 100 days within a year.
I would looooove if you did a 100 Days of Unsolicited Advice!! You have SO much wisdom and so many great ideas, consider this a solicitation for it!! Haha 🙂
Also: I’m still finishing up my 100 day project from last year. I only have FOUR days left. 4! I know it’s long past the official deadline, but I will still feel proud to have accomplished all 100 days within a year.
I would looooove if you did a 100 Days of Unsolicited Advice!! You have SO much wisdom and so many great ideas, consider this a solicitation for it!! Haha 🙂
Also: I’m still finishing up my 100 day project from last year. I only have FOUR days left. 4! I know it’s long past the official deadline, but I will still feel proud to have accomplished all 100 days within a year.
I would looooove if you did a 100 Days of Unsolicited Advice!! You have SO much wisdom and so many great ideas, consider this a solicitation for it!! Haha 🙂
Also: I’m still finishing up my 100 day project from last year. I only have FOUR days left. 4! I know it’s long past the official deadline, but I will still feel proud to have accomplished all 100 days within a year.
Hahaa – this would certainly be a challenge for you, Julie! I support it!!
Hahaa – this would certainly be a challenge for you, Julie! I support it!!
Hahaa – this would certainly be a challenge for you, Julie! I support it!!
Hahaa – this would certainly be a challenge for you, Julie! I support it!!
Hahaa – this would certainly be a challenge for you, Julie! I support it!!
Hahaa – this would certainly be a challenge for you, Julie! I support it!!
Hahaa – this would certainly be a challenge for you, Julie! I support it!!
Adore your little boy – he brings a much needed smile to my face every time I see him. Saw him looking out the window watching Steve use the snow blower and then the follow up picture where he was walking down the path surrounded by snow. Priceless. Your Creative Jumpstart lesson was perfection!! Julie all the way!!
Adore your little boy – he brings a much needed smile to my face every time I see him. Saw him looking out the window watching Steve use the snow blower and then the follow up picture where he was walking down the path surrounded by snow. Priceless. Your Creative Jumpstart lesson was perfection!! Julie all the way!!
Adore your little boy – he brings a much needed smile to my face every time I see him. Saw him looking out the window watching Steve use the snow blower and then the follow up picture where he was walking down the path surrounded by snow. Priceless. Your Creative Jumpstart lesson was perfection!! Julie all the way!!
Adore your little boy – he brings a much needed smile to my face every time I see him. Saw him looking out the window watching Steve use the snow blower and then the follow up picture where he was walking down the path surrounded by snow. Priceless. Your Creative Jumpstart lesson was perfection!! Julie all the way!!
Adore your little boy – he brings a much needed smile to my face every time I see him. Saw him looking out the window watching Steve use the snow blower and then the follow up picture where he was walking down the path surrounded by snow. Priceless. Your Creative Jumpstart lesson was perfection!! Julie all the way!!
Adore your little boy – he brings a much needed smile to my face every time I see him. Saw him looking out the window watching Steve use the snow blower and then the follow up picture where he was walking down the path surrounded by snow. Priceless. Your Creative Jumpstart lesson was perfection!! Julie all the way!!
Adore your little boy – he brings a much needed smile to my face every time I see him. Saw him looking out the window watching Steve use the snow blower and then the follow up picture where he was walking down the path surrounded by snow. Priceless. Your Creative Jumpstart lesson was perfection!! Julie all the way!!
That is good advice and I will try to take it!
That is good advice and I will try to take it!
That is good advice and I will try to take it!
That is good advice and I will try to take it!
That is good advice and I will try to take it!
That is good advice and I will try to take it!
That is good advice and I will try to take it!
Glad you liked it!
Glad you liked it!
Glad you liked it!
Glad you liked it!
Glad you liked it!
Glad you liked it!
Glad you liked it!
What a lovely surprise to read your blog, like I always do, and find that my son Danny Freeman is your current art crush! He was always a creative boy, like your son, and has been expressing himself in so many ways through the years. I am one of his biggest fans! Thank you for featuring him.
BTW I first met you at Jane Davies summer retreat so many year ago and have learned so much from you since then.
Thanks for sharing your life and your art with all of us
What a lovely surprise to read your blog, like I always do, and find that my son Danny Freeman is your current art crush! He was always a creative boy, like your son, and has been expressing himself in so many ways through the years. I am one of his biggest fans! Thank you for featuring him.
BTW I first met you at Jane Davies summer retreat so many year ago and have learned so much from you since then.
Thanks for sharing your life and your art with all of us
What a lovely surprise to read your blog, like I always do, and find that my son Danny Freeman is your current art crush! He was always a creative boy, like your son, and has been expressing himself in so many ways through the years. I am one of his biggest fans! Thank you for featuring him.
BTW I first met you at Jane Davies summer retreat so many year ago and have learned so much from you since then.
Thanks for sharing your life and your art with all of us
What a lovely surprise to read your blog, like I always do, and find that my son Danny Freeman is your current art crush! He was always a creative boy, like your son, and has been expressing himself in so many ways through the years. I am one of his biggest fans! Thank you for featuring him.
BTW I first met you at Jane Davies summer retreat so many year ago and have learned so much from you since then.
Thanks for sharing your life and your art with all of us
What a lovely surprise to read your blog, like I always do, and find that my son Danny Freeman is your current art crush! He was always a creative boy, like your son, and has been expressing himself in so many ways through the years. I am one of his biggest fans! Thank you for featuring him.
BTW I first met you at Jane Davies summer retreat so many year ago and have learned so much from you since then.
Thanks for sharing your life and your art with all of us
What a lovely surprise to read your blog, like I always do, and find that my son Danny Freeman is your current art crush! He was always a creative boy, like your son, and has been expressing himself in so many ways through the years. I am one of his biggest fans! Thank you for featuring him.
BTW I first met you at Jane Davies summer retreat so many year ago and have learned so much from you since then.
Thanks for sharing your life and your art with all of us
What a lovely surprise to read your blog, like I always do, and find that my son Danny Freeman is your current art crush! He was always a creative boy, like your son, and has been expressing himself in so many ways through the years. I am one of his biggest fans! Thank you for featuring him.
BTW I first met you at Jane Davies summer retreat so many year ago and have learned so much from you since then.
Thanks for sharing your life and your art with all of us
It’s wonderful to see your son creating.I don’t ike pasta, I know it’s strange, but I’ve enjoyed seeing Danning being so creative with it.
It’s wonderful to see your son creating.I don’t ike pasta, I know it’s strange, but I’ve enjoyed seeing Danning being so creative with it.
It’s wonderful to see your son creating.I don’t ike pasta, I know it’s strange, but I’ve enjoyed seeing Danning being so creative with it.
It’s wonderful to see your son creating.I don’t ike pasta, I know it’s strange, but I’ve enjoyed seeing Danning being so creative with it.
It’s wonderful to see your son creating.I don’t ike pasta, I know it’s strange, but I’ve enjoyed seeing Danning being so creative with it.
It’s wonderful to see your son creating.I don’t ike pasta, I know it’s strange, but I’ve enjoyed seeing Danning being so creative with it.
It’s wonderful to see your son creating.I don’t ike pasta, I know it’s strange, but I’ve enjoyed seeing Danning being so creative with it.
You dont like pasta?!
You dont like pasta?!
You dont like pasta?!
You dont like pasta?!
You dont like pasta?!
You dont like pasta?!
You dont like pasta?!
What a lovely coincidence! Your son is very talented (like his Mom)!
What a lovely coincidence! Your son is very talented (like his Mom)!
What a lovely coincidence! Your son is very talented (like his Mom)!
What a lovely coincidence! Your son is very talented (like his Mom)!
What a lovely coincidence! Your son is very talented (like his Mom)!
What a lovely coincidence! Your son is very talented (like his Mom)!
What a lovely coincidence! Your son is very talented (like his Mom)!
I’ve never done the 100 Day Project before, but I’m planning to do 100 Days of Tags. I bought premade tags and am hoping to do a bit of prep work ahead of time to make the daily creating fun. I’m thinking mainly collage + quotes + inks/stamps/stencils. I’m excited!
I’ve never done the 100 Day Project before, but I’m planning to do 100 Days of Tags. I bought premade tags and am hoping to do a bit of prep work ahead of time to make the daily creating fun. I’m thinking mainly collage + quotes + inks/stamps/stencils. I’m excited!
I’ve never done the 100 Day Project before, but I’m planning to do 100 Days of Tags. I bought premade tags and am hoping to do a bit of prep work ahead of time to make the daily creating fun. I’m thinking mainly collage + quotes + inks/stamps/stencils. I’m excited!
I’ve never done the 100 Day Project before, but I’m planning to do 100 Days of Tags. I bought premade tags and am hoping to do a bit of prep work ahead of time to make the daily creating fun. I’m thinking mainly collage + quotes + inks/stamps/stencils. I’m excited!
I’ve never done the 100 Day Project before, but I’m planning to do 100 Days of Tags. I bought premade tags and am hoping to do a bit of prep work ahead of time to make the daily creating fun. I’m thinking mainly collage + quotes + inks/stamps/stencils. I’m excited!
I’ve never done the 100 Day Project before, but I’m planning to do 100 Days of Tags. I bought premade tags and am hoping to do a bit of prep work ahead of time to make the daily creating fun. I’m thinking mainly collage + quotes + inks/stamps/stencils. I’m excited!
I’ve never done the 100 Day Project before, but I’m planning to do 100 Days of Tags. I bought premade tags and am hoping to do a bit of prep work ahead of time to make the daily creating fun. I’m thinking mainly collage + quotes + inks/stamps/stencils. I’m excited!
Even though I’m retired and have all the time, I don’t think I could muster the focus for 100 days in a row for anything. Well, maybe eating a piece of chocolate. Or giving my opinion. I get bored really easily. Probably have too MUCH time… 🙂
Even though I’m retired and have all the time, I don’t think I could muster the focus for 100 days in a row for anything. Well, maybe eating a piece of chocolate. Or giving my opinion. I get bored really easily. Probably have too MUCH time… 🙂
Even though I’m retired and have all the time, I don’t think I could muster the focus for 100 days in a row for anything. Well, maybe eating a piece of chocolate. Or giving my opinion. I get bored really easily. Probably have too MUCH time… 🙂
Even though I’m retired and have all the time, I don’t think I could muster the focus for 100 days in a row for anything. Well, maybe eating a piece of chocolate. Or giving my opinion. I get bored really easily. Probably have too MUCH time… 🙂
Even though I’m retired and have all the time, I don’t think I could muster the focus for 100 days in a row for anything. Well, maybe eating a piece of chocolate. Or giving my opinion. I get bored really easily. Probably have too MUCH time… 🙂
Even though I’m retired and have all the time, I don’t think I could muster the focus for 100 days in a row for anything. Well, maybe eating a piece of chocolate. Or giving my opinion. I get bored really easily. Probably have too MUCH time… 🙂
Even though I’m retired and have all the time, I don’t think I could muster the focus for 100 days in a row for anything. Well, maybe eating a piece of chocolate. Or giving my opinion. I get bored really easily. Probably have too MUCH time… 🙂
Oh, and the pasta is amazing!! SO MUCH EFFORT!!
Oh, and the pasta is amazing!! SO MUCH EFFORT!!
Oh, and the pasta is amazing!! SO MUCH EFFORT!!
Oh, and the pasta is amazing!! SO MUCH EFFORT!!
Oh, and the pasta is amazing!! SO MUCH EFFORT!!
Oh, and the pasta is amazing!! SO MUCH EFFORT!!
Oh, and the pasta is amazing!! SO MUCH EFFORT!!
Agreed!
Agreed!
Agreed!
Agreed!
Agreed!
Agreed!
Agreed!