This week marked 25% of the way through #The100DayProject. This creative challenge has been an amazing psychological and social experiment. I’ve been able to “meet” other artists, be inspired by different styles and subjects, and push through to making progress when I don’t feel or don’t think I have the time. Then, at some point during the week, something strange happened within me. Confidence.
Taking on one big piece instead of a unique artwork each day has it’s challenges. I fear tripping and spilling my coffee across it. Or one of my kid’s deciding to “help Mommy with her drawing” (oh yes, this has happened before).
But it also has it’s rewards. Not only did I hit the 1/4 mark this week but I also completed the pen and ink portion. It’s been amazing to see a blank piece of paper with only a few lines drawn turn into a full fledged pen and ink drawing. And even though I regularly chant inside my head “don’t mess up . . . don’t mess up”, I also see the promise that is held within it. I am training myself. I am developing good habits. I am growing my skills. I am perfecting my craft.
I am showing up.
Here’s this week’s progress:
Day 22. Closer.
Day 23. . . and closer.
Day 24. Pen and Ink is DONE!
Day 25. Fearfully, watercolor begins.
Day 26. So many windows.
Day 27. A lot can look like a little.
Day 28. My restless hands are listening.