A few years ago, I began scheduling into my day, the routine of a daily art practice.... seven years later, I still love #the100dayproject and am a strong advocate of "create something, anything, every day" .
In more recent years, I haven't been content with a mere 100 days and have often pursued shorter /or longer projects requiring some daily attention. For example, I completed 145 days of slow stitching my garden and then another 60 day random cross stitch garden.... but that's a digression....
This month, I am being far more practical... I still like to send and give Christmas cards, but am always getting them in the post very late, and trying to make some special unique cards for the family the night before.... so all this month, I am making Christmas cards - just one a day. By 30 November, I should have some to choose from for posting within Australia and for giving in December. Here are my first 4 days ....
If you're wondering why bother with a daily art practice, there are many explanations and advocates online... this is what Google AI generated....
A daily art project is a creative endeavor where an individual commits to making art every day for a set period, such as 30 days, 100 days, or a year. The core idea is to build a consistent art-making habit to practice skills, develop a style, and generate a portfolio. These projects often involve smaller, themed works and are shared on social media, creating a sense of community and helping an artist gain exposure. Benefits of a daily art project
- Improves skills: Consistent practice helps you refine your techniques and experiment with new methods.
- Builds a habit: It makes art-making a routine, similar to other daily habits, and can be done in short bursts of time, like 5–10 minutes.
- Fosters creativity: By exploring a theme or using specific prompts, you can overcome creative blocks and discover new ideas.
- Creates community: Sharing your work online can connect you with other artists and an audience who encourage your growth.
- Provides a record: The project creates a cumulative body of work that documents your journey and progress over time.
and here's a bit more about one of my approaches to a daily creative routine
..... starting a daily art practice tomorrow?
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