Creative Inspiration Needed?

In a sudden desire to return to a daily art practice and help inspire my art studies, I signed up for the #100DayProject 2021 which began on January 31st, 2021. A free, global art project, this initiative encourages people all around the world to commit to 100 days of creating. The idea is simple, you choose a creative project and share it on-line. 

On Instagram, you can follow the #The100DayProject leader @lindsayjeanthomson and if you search the #The100DayProject, you can find and follow other folks participating including myself @siobhan_new_adventures. You may also follow along on Facebook.

My focus is on combining a daily sketch and a gratitude practice. I primarily use black micron technical pens and have my watercolours on hand just in case! I try to restrict myself to 30 minutes as life is busy, but there are times I get so immersed in my subject that more time goes by. It is a wee bit intimidating to post my resulting artworks, but I try to remember this quote: 

“Creativity doesn't wait for that perfect moment. It fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones.” -- Bruce Garrabrandt

Why I wanted to share this with you, is that I am simply amazed by the diversity of creative projects people are posting. Collages out of found materials, a series of face portraits, a daily story, a miniature button book that fits within a matchbook are only a few examples to inspire anyone who wants to explore their creativity.

Interested in participating or in learning more? See the FAQ section of the #100DayProject2021. 

Wondering about how to motivate yourself and build a creative practice? See Ottawa artist Sabine Modder’s free guide to Completing a Creative Challenge. And follow her @sabinemodder on Instagram to see the unique moments and vignettes she is capturing around her home as part of the 2021 challenge.

Do reach out if you have any questions and to let me know if you pursue this initiative!