A couple years back, I started a daily creative project. I was inspired by Noah Scalin's "365: A Daily Creativity Journal" and his Skull-A-Day project to try and create something new on a daily basis. I devoted myself to learning Inkscape and creating a series of 365 unique vector illustrations styled after Chiquita banana stickers.
In retrospect, I fell short of my goal by about 120 stickers. Life hit me pretty hard in the midst of my project - even now, it is difficult for me to go back without being reminded of some pretty miserable times. I do not, however, look at the project as a waste of time.
I improved everyday. I learned how to really use the pen tool and create really complicated vector pieces. I figured out how to make effective use of my printer, scanner, and the tools that blogger makes available to everyone for free. I learned how to work. I learned how to temporarily switch off the procrastinating part of my brain (sort of).
So what now?
I want to learn how to watercolor. I want to work more with traditional media. I want to have a structured, self-imposed time to create this artwork. I want to share it with all of my friends, family, and anyone else who may be interested.
Rainbow Bisque is a place where I will be posting watercolor paintings 2-3 times a week. I am working out the details of the nature of these paintings (requirements, restrictions, etc.) as we speak. Those details will be posted tomorrow evening.
In retrospect, I fell short of my goal by about 120 stickers. Life hit me pretty hard in the midst of my project - even now, it is difficult for me to go back without being reminded of some pretty miserable times. I do not, however, look at the project as a waste of time.
I improved everyday. I learned how to really use the pen tool and create really complicated vector pieces. I figured out how to make effective use of my printer, scanner, and the tools that blogger makes available to everyone for free. I learned how to work. I learned how to temporarily switch off the procrastinating part of my brain (sort of).
So what now?
I want to learn how to watercolor. I want to work more with traditional media. I want to have a structured, self-imposed time to create this artwork. I want to share it with all of my friends, family, and anyone else who may be interested.
Rainbow Bisque is a place where I will be posting watercolor paintings 2-3 times a week. I am working out the details of the nature of these paintings (requirements, restrictions, etc.) as we speak. Those details will be posted tomorrow evening.
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