What does Nine Consecutive Years of Daily Art Look Like?

Every year since I have embarked on this 365 day art making journey, I mark the passing of another year with a college of images, all created from that year.

If you’re not familiar with my story on how I came back to my art after a ten year absence and depression, you can catch up here.

Creating and sharing these images are a way for me to track my daily creative habit, and celebrate my wins.

I’ve also recorded a Creative Chats podcast episode of nine insights I have gained through my nine years of daily art making. You can take a listen here.

If you’re interested in establishing your own creative consistency, I’d love to have you join us in our free facebook group Daily Creative Habit!

And now…. Here’s what all 9 years together looks like!

I’ve been sharing my art for free everyday for the past 9 years and will continue to do so. If you’ve been enjoying it and feel like tossing in a few coins in the ol’ tip jar, you can do so below :)

Start with what’s in your hand

Start with what’s in your hand.

It just might be seeds of greatness, but to you, right now, it looks like something so small and useless.

Don’t be so enamored by huge dreams that you don’t use what is before you today. Remember what seeds are. They are beginnings. They are carriers of dreams, hopes, and our desires to make great things that can impact the world around us.

But if we never plant them, they won’t be able to do what they’re supposed to do. They won’t take root. They won’t grow.

They need to go into the dark, cold ground, where sometimes it seems like we’ve buried the dead. But they are waiting for the right time to burst forth with new life, and fruit.

Don’t give up. Don’t wait for the perfect time. Don’t despise humble beginnings. Use what’s in your hand right now and plant it where you are.

Feeling like your creativity is insignificant?

Feeling invisible doesn’t mean being insignificant.

Our feelings lie and tell us if no one is noticing us, or our work, then we’re not significant, nor is our art.

Significance comes from who we are. Our identity.

When we create from a place of security in that, we have the freedom to be ourselves and release our work.

We all want to create work that makes an impact.

We want followers, likes and shares. But after we create our work and release it, it finds its own way.

Today, you are significant.

Start with that.

Then create and release.

Don't Create Alone

Being a creative can be a lonely path.

There’s no one keeping you showing up to create but yourself.

Wouldn’t you like to be able to consistently show up to create your art? (Instead of flirting with it)

That’s why I created the Daily Creative Habit community.

The Daily Creative Habit is a private Facebook group where Artists, Makers, and Creatives interested in creating more consistently, and growing in their creative practice gather and share.

I’ve learned a lot after returning to my art after a 10 year hiatus, via embarking on a 365 day daily art making journey that has lasted 8+ years and is still going. (Never missed a day!) When you show up daily, over time you come to discover your voice, style, passion, and unlock key principles for your creative journey.

The goal here is equipping you with ideas, methods and community that help you establish a daily creative habit, so you can gain traction in your creative projects. It’s important for others to celebrate your success, to help others, and to ask questions in the group setting so everyone can gain some clarification and validation.

This community consists of visual artists, writers, performers, makers, hobbyists and professionals, and anyone “creating.” This space was created as a safe place to share thoughts, exchange and explore ideas, and get some encouragement when ya wanna share something exciting in your creative journey. Comment, share your wins, ask questions, learn, and take action! By sharing what’s working for you in your creative practice, you will undoubtedly inspire a fellow creative to take action in their lives.

Simply visit www.DailyCreativeHabit.com where you’ll be forwarded to the Facebook group page. Just answer the 3 questions, and request to join.

I hope to see you there!

Live and Virtual Drawing Opportunities for Artists During Covid-19 Quarantine

Recently, I found myself in the place where due to being in lockdown because of the current Covid-19 situation, I had a bit more available time that I wanted to spend drawing, but found it hard to locate resources.

Art centers near and far were hosting online events for figure drawing, but some weren’t at optimal times, and others I found out about after the event due to the algorithm. (Darn you AL…)

I love that so many new opportunities to draw, and join in communities far away have been brought close, and become available.

So I decided to compile the opportunities I have come across, from art centers and schools, to art models who are offering their own opportunities directly either via zoom, Instagram lives, or like one model (Whitney Masters) figure modeling via 4K recording for on demand.

I “met” Whitney through Instagram. Like today.

She saw that I was an artist, so she reached out. Coincidentally, I was compiling this list of resources, so I asked is she might be interested in sharing how she’s been leaning into opportunities (and creating new ones) to help solve problems. She needs more gigs and income, artists are looking for ways to attend figure drawing sessions with live models.

So we jumped on a zoom call, and had a quick chat about how all this started. Watch our chat.

Whitney Masters (model)

http://www.whitneymasters.com/

For hour long video, please email me at whitney.masters.model@gmail.com

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The following is a list of drawing opportunities for Artists (figure and otherwise).

Some are live, timed events on zoom, some evergreen resources, some figure drawing with models (clothed and / or nude), while other aren’t figure based at all.

(Note: if you or those around you are sensitive to nude figure drawing, click cautiously)

IF YOU HAVE MORR RESOURCES YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD, DROP THEM IN THE COMMENTS SECTION.

The Drawing Center - DrawNow! Online

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-drawing-center-12021710001

Brooklyn Figure Drawing

https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-MYOCNSPt/

Drawing America

https://drawingamerica.com/

Gallery Girls

https://gallerygirls.com/

LIVE LIFE DRAWING going Global with TONY

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-life-drawing-going-global-with-tony-tickets-101315300792?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

Dynamic Figure Drawing Live!

https://www.meetup.com/Dynamic-Figure-Drawing-in-Brooklyn/

NYC Urban Sketchers

http://nyc.urbansketchers.org/

The Jolly Sketcher

https://bookwhen.com/thejollysketcher#focus=ev-se6s-20200418110000

Sketchbook Skool

www.sketchbookskool.com

Platform Studios

https://www.platformchicago.com/figure-drawing-sessions

New Masters Academy

https://www.nma.art/

Youtube example (contains nudity):

https://bit.ly/2S637Zg

All The Young Nudes - Life Drawing Online

https://www.atyn.co.uk/

Croquis Cafe

https://onairvideo.com/

Video example (contains nudity):

https://bit.ly/3bCgbNu

Pose Maniacs

http://www.posemaniacs.com/

Line of Action

https://line-of-action.com/

Quickposes

https://quickposes.com/en

Bodies in Motion

https://www.bodiesinmotion.photo/

Proko

https://www.proko.com/

Pinterest Collection

https://www.pinterest.com/bjim35_1/nude-art-poses/

ArtModelTips.com

http://www.artmodeltips.com/

Draw Juice

https://www.drawjuice.com/

Anna Catherine - direct model offering
https://www.instagram.com/annacatherinemuse/

3 of My Current Favorite Creative Podcasts – Have You Listened to Any of These?

Everyone needs companions for the journey. But when you are starting a new business or venture (“solopreneur”) it can be pretty lonely.

That’s why I’ve found it so valuable to constantly surround myself with voices that can speak into my journey. We need to hear how others have or are dealing with a lot of the same issues we find ourselves faced with. We need the encouragement that comes with truly being understood, and the inspiration of those who have gone ahead of us.

Hearing these voices can be crucial, especially on days where we feel like giving up (We all have those days!).

In light of that, here are some of my recent favorite podcasts – so whether you’re looking for a fresh source of inspiration, education, or just plain entertainment, consider checking these out. There are tons of great podcasts out there, but these have been really meaningful to me:

Podcast 1: CREATIVE PEP TALK

Andy J Pizza

Episode number #234 9 MARKETING TACTICS TO GAIN THE TRUE FANS YOU NEED TO THRIVE NOW

Andy J Pizza is a super creative with a style all his own. He’s been in the trenches as an illustrator and creative for years. And you can glean some wisdom and insights on his podcast the Creative Pep Talk.

If you make super great creative work, the word will spread. The problem is this: will it spread as fast as you need it to, to keep the lights on? Will you run out of steam before your time has come? The solution is good marketing. In this episode I want to share the 9 pieces of advice I'd give any artist whose work isn't catching on at the rate they want it to.

If you’d like to listen here’s the link.

Podcast 2: DON'T KEEP YOUR DAY JOB

Cathy Heller

Episode #47, Season 3 - How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome

How do you build confidence to take action when you constantly feel like a fraud? Cathy shares how she's dealt with that pesky impostor syndrome, how you can feed yourself with reminders of self worth, and how to replace the unattainable goal of providing "expertise" and "perfection" with empathy and authenticity - so you can start serving the world by being your true self. If you’d like to give a listen, here’s the link.

Podcast 3: The Brand You Podcast

Mike Kim

Episode #173: How I Deal With Rejection, Every Single Day

Ah, rejection. It's inevitable that we'll face it, yet we'll do anything possible to avoid it In this episode, Mike shares a little bit about how he deals with rejection. See, we often take failure as a personal rejection. It's not. If people don't know the real you, it's not possible for them to reject the real you.

Whether you're looking to start a side­-hustle, grow your own business, or just enter into a new phase of your relationships or career -- rejection is something you can not only deal with, but overcome.

Give a listen to the episode- here’s the link.

What are some of your favorite podcasts? I’d love to hear them — especially ones you’ve been creatively challenged by. Leave a comment below!

Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and the shadows will fall behind you. - Walt Whitman | art inspired by @jaime_king . #art #artist #actress #jaimeking #waltwhitman #quotes #dailyart

Shine on. | art inspired by @namastefitlife #yogi #yoga #yogaart #yogaartist #fitness

The lovely @rosariodawson in living color ⭐️😎 | @_mykki_ @dazed @studiooneeightynine @mollephoto @treytylor @juanjaar @ivainsane

Your smile is a gift to all those around you. Remember to give it more often. | art inspired by @belleyoga.tokyo #yoga #yogi #yogaart #yogaartist #smile

Let your public life be fueled by your private life | art inspired by @lucidyogalucy @moderngender | commission your own yoga art - message for details #yoga #yogi #yogaart #yogaartist #fitness

Weekend vibes. | art inspired by @xivannia7x #yoga #yogi #yogaart #yogaartist #fitness

Strike a pose. | art inspired by @mallorymarie99 @wandakochphotography @charlottemag @charlotteagenda @y2yoga @cltfive #yoga #yogaart #yogaartist #yogi #fitness

When I was a kid, my art always involved other people.

When I was a kid, my art always involved other people. Greeting cards, drawings, gifts. It all included others. As I grew up, it turned more inward to being about me. What I wanted to create, what I liked. It wasn’t until embarking on a daily art making practice that i returned to creating art that included others. That’s why I do these daily drawings and surprise others with them. It’s the best way for me to use my talents and passion to bless others. How do you (or can you) use your gifts, talents and abilities to bless others? | art inspired by @victoria.arvizu #yoga #yogi #yogaart #yogaartist #fitness

Be mindful of now. Today. This moment. Because it's all we really have. What are you doing with it? | art inspired by @mumma_joy76 who was inspired by @robinmartinyoga #yoga #yogi #yogaart #yogaartist

Sometimes a simple kindness goes a long way. But it takes being intentional. Who needs your kindness today? | art inspired by @yogi_kaity #yoga #yogi #yogaart #yogaartist #fitness

Dear feet, keep going. You never know what hangs in the balance. You might be right around the corner from breakthrough. But if you quit now, you'll never know. Take that right next step.

What are you dreaming of? | art inspired by @loelizabethblog @kieraandrews #yoga #yogi #yogaart #yogaartist #fitness #digitalpainting