100dayproject projects creativity
Finished “The 100 Day Project” with a feeling of satisfaction and happiness. But I plan to continue adding additional metal texture experiments to my binder as I think of them. Day 91:Used a brass hammer to texture the copper piece laid on the second side of the file I used […] Read more »
It seemed appropriate to include the Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga Virens) in the illustration with the Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) on the White Pine branch. Read more »
The Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) on an Eastern White Pine branch was done to gypsy music, GYPSY PASSION by Sergei Trafanov and GYPSY EYES by The Fancy Toys. The energy of the music was a good match for this neo-tropical warbler’s movements…a fitting finale! I sketched from a photo […] Read more »
Participation in the 100-Day Project has impacted me in several ways: First, it confirmed a work style that I respond productively to…flexible structure, daily commitment, and incremental deadlines. Second, it restored my enthusiasm for writing/illustrating the Bonding With The Landscape Series, which has been maturing for 20 years. Third, it […] Read more »
Can’t believe it is day 90 and a beautiful day at that! Happy Easter! Day 81: Rolling mill, metal word “Hope”. Use more pressure next time, aluminum is really too soft to use in rolling mill; Day 82: Rolling mill, decorative leave, one time use, I was surprized at how […] Read more »
For the 100 days of the project my goal is to complete 3 large acrylic or watercolor paintings. I will work on this every day for at least 10 minutes. Fortunately I have a room that functions as a studio where I can leave things set up. Read more »
My dad pointed out how beautiful the bright yellow tennis ball looks against the blue sky. This is seen when tossing the ball up for a serve. I wanted to capture that moment in a painting. It took many re-dos to get what I wanted. This is done in acrylic […] Read more »
During this polar vortex winter, our little miniature dauschund Ginger was often curled up in her bed if we were in the kitchen. She looked so warm and cozy in contrast to the outdoor scene. I tried to take a photograph of this but it was impossible due the difference […] Read more »
“Leave me be!” COMPLETED! Sadly the Art in Bloom Event was cancelled so it doesn’t have a home now. Now I will try and get one more work completed before The 100 Day Project Ends! Read more »
I worked on the first four warbler illustrations from day 1-36 then switched to writing narrative for these neo-tropical wood warblers. It took awhile to get comfortable with the transition. When I started writing, I missed the music of illustrating (literally and figuratively). When I resumed illustrating on day 75 […] Read more »