THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. I'm in tears. You are so articulate and yet so relatable and you are the soul of empathy. Every day, buried deep in my mind is regret that I haven't drawn that day and I haven't drawn for years. When it surfaces and I think about doing art I'm so scared and overwhelmed. When I've made "bad art" I've raged at myself in a way that no one has ever remotely done to me for any reason. I don't know why. No one seems to understand and I feel so judged by people and so angry and disappointed with myself. I know the rage is not constructive but I can't help it. But when I think about doing art, I think about some big, beautiful, IMPRESSIVE project and all the lost time and atrophied skill and it fills me with despair and a feeling of utter impotence. Literally 2 days ago, it first occurred to me, "Hey, you could just do a very tiny drawing. Maybe with a very tiny pencil." And then I found your "Don't make separate art" video, and that led to this. And between those two videos, there was EXACTLY what I needed to be told. THANK YOU!!!
This is so amazing to hear, clearly this video was meant for you! I love that you recognise your rage and your regret etc, as these are great starting points to make tiny art about! Keep creating.
Thanks Rhiannon! Me and my two kids have been inspired by you and we are going to start a 100 day challenge these Xmas holidays. We had just removed all our drawings on the wall which accumulated these past few years and were ready for something fresh when your video came up! Perfection! Thank you greatly! Can’t wait to watch it unfold.
I love that you made it a game, which totally helps an ADHD mind! And what you said about “bad” art. You really do need the bad art in order to get to the good art. It’s so true!
Thanks for this great content Rhiannon. I have just cut up 100 pieces of paper and now have to stick them to a wall. I have done my first day's drawing of waves with the words, small actions matter...they lead to bigger things...taking action is CLARIFYING... Just begin where you find yourself ❤
You are so right, we procrastinate all the time and I like the idea of putting it out there in view, because if it’s in a journal or sketchbook you can close it and put it out of your mind! We are our own worst critics, and nothing ever needs to be perfect but we are conditioned to think it should be. Also doing it alone is harder as you say so I follow others on line as much as I can, well done to you I’m going to subscribe 😊xx❤
Really love this story and your work (ebook is fantastic). I love how you combine collage and linework, but I’m especially inspired to actually check in every day with how I feel and create from there…much harder than it seems. Thank you!
I just purchased the 365 days of creativity book... and EVEN starting THAT is feeling daunting. I ❤ this idea... and small is far less scary. Thank you! 🙌 So glad the logorithms found you for me. And youre a KIWI! Awesome 😊 👌 ❤️
This was interesting and insightful particularly as a friend challenged me to do a 100 day art challenge with her earlier this year. What came up for me was that despite loving to make 'art' it was surprisingly a challenge on some days to do anything and, towards the end not every day was fulfilled. My friend found it even harder and gave up half way through which was a shame. Maybe its the expectation we set our selves that things will just flow, and is easy. Maybe for some . Of course life gets in the way and energy and enthusiasum ebb and flows. I have renewed respect for artists who plow on regardless. However, having watched you I think I would like to do another 100 day challenge this year, and knowing now what it takes I will be kinder to myself. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your work, thoughts and ideas . I thinks its great by the way. Best wishes.
Thank you for your kind words! It's not easy, for sure, and I agree it's hard to do anything everyday, even if we love it. Life does get in the way. I also experience the 'pit of despair' that we get when we take on creative projects (it's my latest video) so know you're not alone in those creative challenges! Good on you for completing it, and now you know what you can tweak for your next challenge :)
I love that people are doing these 100 day drawing challenges and making such great art but what I don’t understand is how it always feels so hard or such a daunting task. A person who wants to become an artist and get into a career in art is going to be drawing everyday of their life, their going to be in a job where they sit at a desk and draw for eight hours a day five days a week. I get that people have “real jobs” or drawing is their “hobby” but a hobby or becoming what you love to do most in life shouldn’t feel hard to do you should wake up wanting to do it, loving to do it and need to do it. Do what you love to do don’t force yourself to do something you find hard to accomplish or makes you start feeling like it’s work.
Great comments and some food for thought there! I have some ideas which I might respond in a video, but love the idea of not forcing and doing what you love. Thanks for sharing!
As a person with multiple passions, life happens and your flame 🔥 dims a bit for the things you love. You still love them and that fire still burns, but it's not always burning as bright or as intensely. It's rarely ever the hobby itself, but often external factors that are creating internal barriers or blocks. It's not uncommon for anyone, even professionals in their creative fields, to have moments where doing the job is tougher. And as creative beings, sometimes our brains are just craving novelty or a new way to express ourselves and we haven't yet figured it out so our "norm" can feel more difficult to do. Remember that even the best parents who love caring for their kids get tired and the job gets hard. Let's be realistic here.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. I'm in tears. You are so articulate and yet so relatable and you are the soul of empathy. Every day, buried deep in my mind is regret that I haven't drawn that day and I haven't drawn for years. When it surfaces and I think about doing art I'm so scared and overwhelmed. When I've made "bad art" I've raged at myself in a way that no one has ever remotely done to me for any reason. I don't know why. No one seems to understand and I feel so judged by people and so angry and disappointed with myself. I know the rage is not constructive but I can't help it.
But when I think about doing art, I think about some big, beautiful, IMPRESSIVE project and all the lost time and atrophied skill and it fills me with despair and a feeling of utter impotence. Literally 2 days ago, it first occurred to me, "Hey, you could just do a very tiny drawing. Maybe with a very tiny pencil." And then I found your "Don't make separate art" video, and that led to this. And between those two videos, there was EXACTLY what I needed to be told. THANK YOU!!!
This is so amazing to hear, clearly this video was meant for you! I love that you recognise your rage and your regret etc, as these are great starting points to make tiny art about! Keep creating.
Thanks Rhiannon! Me and my two kids have been inspired by you and we are going to start a 100 day challenge these Xmas holidays. We had just removed all our drawings on the wall which accumulated these past few years and were ready for something fresh when your video came up! Perfection! Thank you greatly! Can’t wait to watch it unfold.
That's so cool! Delighted to hear you're all going to be creating together! Thanks for sharing
I love that you made it a game, which totally helps an ADHD mind! And what you said about “bad” art. You really do need the bad art in order to get to the good art. It’s so true!
Gotta have rain to grow flowers, right?! Thanks for your kind words
Thanks for this great content Rhiannon. I have just cut up 100 pieces of paper and now have to stick them to a wall.
I have done my first day's drawing of waves with the words, small actions matter...they lead to bigger things...taking action is CLARIFYING...
Just begin where you find yourself ❤
@@Studiocolourjoy I love this! So great, you’ve started which is the hardest part for me. I’m excited for your creative journey ahead!
You are so right, we procrastinate all the time and I like the idea of putting it out there in view, because if it’s in a journal or sketchbook you can close it and put it out of your mind! We are our own worst critics, and nothing ever needs to be perfect but we are conditioned to think it should be. Also doing it alone is harder as you say so I follow others on line as much as I can, well done to you I’m going to subscribe 😊xx❤
@@evocationart8370 thank you! Totally agree, hope you keep creating ☺️
Thanks Rhiannon, I'm definitely inspired! I'm going to do it!
Yes! That's awesome, keep creating.
Love this - thank you! I'm going to do the post-its to journal and paste them in my journal to get started on my art journaling!
I love this! Art journaling is so fun, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for inspiring me to show up 😊
How wonderful to hear! Thanks for sharing.
Such a great video - thanks so much for sharing 😁🎨
Thank you!
Great idea 💡
Thank you!
Thank you ❤
You're welcome! And thank you for your comment
Really love this story and your work (ebook is fantastic). I love how you combine collage and linework, but I’m especially inspired to actually check in every day with how I feel and create from there…much harder than it seems. Thank you!
Thank you, Denise! Really appreciate your comment. It's an interesting journey to do that daily feelings check in, but worth it.
I just purchased the 365 days of creativity book... and EVEN starting THAT is feeling daunting.
I ❤ this idea... and small is far less scary.
Thank you! 🙌
So glad the logorithms found you for me. And youre a KIWI! Awesome
😊 👌 ❤️
Kia ora! Wow 365 days, that is epic, but doable if you aim for a small win daily - have fun with it!
Such an inspiration, I'm so glad you shared this!
Thank youuuuu! :)
Thx for the encouragement. Great observations!
Thank you! Go for it
This video was really lovely and encouraging ❤
Thank you!
This was interesting and insightful particularly as a friend challenged me to do a 100 day art challenge with her earlier this year. What came up for me was that despite loving to make 'art' it was surprisingly a challenge on some days to do anything and, towards the end not every day was fulfilled. My friend found it even harder and gave up half way through which was a shame. Maybe its the expectation we set our selves that things will just flow, and is easy. Maybe for some . Of course life gets in the way and energy and enthusiasum ebb and flows. I have renewed respect for artists who plow on regardless. However, having watched you I think I would like to do another 100 day challenge this year, and knowing now what it takes I will be kinder to myself. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your work, thoughts and ideas . I thinks its great by the way. Best wishes.
Thank you for your kind words! It's not easy, for sure, and I agree it's hard to do anything everyday, even if we love it. Life does get in the way. I also experience the 'pit of despair' that we get when we take on creative projects (it's my latest video) so know you're not alone in those creative challenges! Good on you for completing it, and now you know what you can tweak for your next challenge :)
I enjoyed this video. Very inspiring!
Thank you so much! Means a lot.
This is inspiring, I struggle with the same, showing up for my art process
The showing up is the hardest part for me! Hope this video helped.
Fantastic insights and tips, thank you 🙏🏽
You're so welcome! Thanks for your comment
Loved this video, tha k you so much ❤🎉🎉 very encouraging xx
Thank you!
You inspired me to do an every day sketch for 100 days! Starting today ;-)....
Oh wow, awesome! Go for it and enjoy the process
I love that people are doing these 100 day drawing challenges and making such great art but what I don’t understand is how it always feels so hard or such a daunting task. A person who wants to become an artist and get into a career in art is going to be drawing everyday of their life, their going to be in a job where they sit at a desk and draw for eight hours a day five days a week. I get that people have “real jobs” or drawing is their “hobby” but a hobby or becoming what you love to do most in life shouldn’t feel hard to do you should wake up wanting to do it, loving to do it and need to do it.
Do what you love to do don’t force yourself to do something you find hard to accomplish or makes you start feeling like it’s work.
Great comments and some food for thought there! I have some ideas which I might respond in a video, but love the idea of not forcing and doing what you love. Thanks for sharing!
As a person with multiple passions, life happens and your flame 🔥 dims a bit for the things you love. You still love them and that fire still burns, but it's not always burning as bright or as intensely. It's rarely ever the hobby itself, but often external factors that are creating internal barriers or blocks. It's not uncommon for anyone, even professionals in their creative fields, to have moments where doing the job is tougher.
And as creative beings, sometimes our brains are just craving novelty or a new way to express ourselves and we haven't yet figured it out so our "norm" can feel more difficult to do.
Remember that even the best parents who love caring for their kids get tired and the job gets hard. Let's be realistic here.