I have discovered two fabulous ways to get one’s creative juices flowing as warm-up exercises in art making.
I learned these ideas from Anita Lehmann in her online class, Translating Landscapes, hosted by Carla Sonheim.
The first idea involves creating marks with a variety of art mediums and tools. One “natural” tool was a stick! I had so much fun dipping a stick into ink and “making marks” with it… And using a variety of materials to create this piece:
The second idea was making marks while listening to music. I created this piece while listening to Eva Cassidy and Natalie Merchant:
I enjoyed both exercises.
So noted, my favorite was the one with the music!
I encourage you to turn up the music and create!
Cheers! 🙂
I love these!
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Hi Judith! 😃 Thanks friend!
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Jill, you always have the best ideas for creating. These two images have later possibilities and stand well on their own. I’m posting some painted papers my granddaughter and I made, today as well.
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Hi Sharon, I enjoyed creating these piece without thinking about their outcomes and surprised myself. 😃 I look forward to seeing what you and your granddaughter made together! ❤️
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fun! You are my definition of fearless!
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Thanks Jenna! 😍 You are so kind 😊
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So much fun!!
I enjoy painting with a little music on as well. 🙂
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Hi Patty Anne, what do you like to listen to? I find painting to the music can be very therapeutic. 🎶💗
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I agree, usually I choose something calm and soothing to listen to while painting. 🙂
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These both turned out so BEAUTIFUL!!! I love them Jill!
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Thank you Jodi! ❤️
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They are both beautiful! I must say I especially love the first one because of the contrasts and the energetic lines!❤️
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Thank you Ann, I like the purple in the first one. 💜 The second one is more subdued… not my usual! 😍 Lol!
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