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I have never been one to do these kinds of challenges and to be honest, when I have tried I typically fail hard! LOL. For some reason, this one appears to be sticking...and here are the TOP 4 reasons why I think that’s happening:

1. I’m working small and in a sketchbook.

   This allows me to have a small session of creating (2 hrs approx) so I can squeeze it into my life and working in a sketchbook makes it less precious.

2. I’ve limited my supplies.

   This is a big one for me. I tend to overcomplicate my process at times and end up using waaaay too many mediums...which is fun but adds to the overall scope of the project. By having a very limited selection of mediums this helps streamline the creative process and reduces decision making.

3. Someone else is telling me what to do!

   By following a word prompt, I don’t have to decide what the piece is going to be about. I have a word, I think of how I want to express that word and then off I go. Sometimes the blank page and endless options can lead me to overwhelm aka NOT making ART!

4. I’m creating each piece with a similar style, similar mark-making, and line work.

   I’m approaching each piece with a similar style - this limits the decisions I need to make. It also allows me to create cohesion within this series of works.

These conclusions have helped me see how a daily practice can be more approachable and effective. I hope these concepts might spark some ideas for you too! 

Happy creating!

xo,

• Canson Watercolor Sketchbook

• Winsor & Newton watercolor paint in Black

• Arteza Gouache Paint in Titanium White

• Yasutomo Sumi-E Watercolor - Pale Gold

• Pigma Micron Pens in Sizes 0.2 and 0.3

• Sakura Gellyroll White Pen 0.8

• Fine Poska Pen White

• Bic Pencil HB #2 0.7mm

• Pental Orenz 0.2 pencil

• Princeton Neptune #8

• Princeton Neptune #2

• Tombow Mono Zero Eraser

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