Week 43 | oct 19 - 25
fantasy
Mon: fairy
Tue: mermaid
Wed: wizard
Thu: dragon
Fri: castle
Sat: superhero
Sun: unicorn
This piece was drawn using from my Magic Paper brushes and textured canvases.
It made me think about the purpose of Making Art Everyday. I created MAE with the simple goal of helping others live a life full of creativity. Its purpose is to prove to you that being creative is not restricted to the select few that were “born with creative talents.” Instead, to be creative is a fundamental human need – something everyone expresses in their own unique ways. Making Art Everyday seeks to help you overcome the barriers that keep you from spending time doing something artistic and imaginative: “I don’t know what to draw!” Here’s a plethora of drawing prompts. “It’s too much effort to get out all the materials and supplies!” That’s true; let’s do digital art! “I don’t know how to draw.” Here are helpful tutorials, and some encouragement that consistent practice will most certainly result in the drawing skills you seek. “Other people will make fun of my art!” – Here’s a supportive community, a safe place to share, and members that want to see each other to succeed.
Create every day, or as often as you can. Each artistic attempt will contribute to your development as an artist, yes, but more importantly, will lead to a more creative life.
*If you’ve never listened to an episode of Creative Pep Talk, and you are interested in building a creative career, I highly recommend it! It’s my favorite podcast. 🙂
I know fantasy is all about dragons, and trolls, and magic, but all I think about when I hear the word “fantasy” is Mariah Carey. So please imagine me dancing in my desk chair, jamming out while I write today’s email because that is literally what is happening right now. If you need a little pick-me-up, here you go.
Okay, back to the dragons. Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction set in a fictional universe, often inspired by real-world myth and folklore (thanks, Wikipedia). The beauty of fantasy is that you can make it be whatever you want to be! Have fun letting your imagination run wild this week!
Remember, our “plus” challenge for the month is to try to compose your illustrations with unique perspectives. Here’s the Pinterest board I made to inspire you:
Mon: fairy
Tue: mermaid
Wed: wizard
Thu: dragon
Fri: castle
Sat: superhero
Sun: unicorn
This piece was drawn using from my Magic Paper brushes and textured canvases.
You can access each week’s prompts, with links to reference photos, at makingarteveryday.com
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Bardot Brush was created by California-based illustration artist, teacher, and all-around creative person, Lisa Bardot.
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