More in my journey to make one creative thing a day in 2021 and share it. 1 and 2 – Pie prototypes from the creative baking class I am enrolled in. These are ice cream pies inspired by Disneyland churros and dole whip. Review of the class coming soon. 3 and 4 – Sketches. ThankContinue reading “Week in Photos #3”
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Weekly Roundup / Jan 22, 2021
The weekly roundup is my offering of inspiring things I found online in the past week. May they bring you some pearl of wisdom, joy, or humor. Class – Sketching Winter with Shari BlaukopfShari makes the most beautiful watercolor paintings. She has this online course now available and it looks like a great value. I’mContinue reading “Weekly Roundup / Jan 22, 2021”
Art Before Breakfast Book Review
Summary Art Before Breakfast by Danny Gregory is a mix of creative challenges (drawing mainly with a little painting thrown in near the end) and motivational messages to encourage the reader to continue their creative pursuits. This short video captures the spirit of making art (not Art) before breakfast. Highlights Obstacles will occur. Keep going.Continue reading “Art Before Breakfast Book Review”
Week in Photos #2
Part two of my 2021 challenge to make one creative thing a day and share it. 1 – Prototypes of an original peanut and Cracker Jack cookie recipe. Photo is from one day of work but there were more iterations over two other days. I’m currently enrolled in Christina Tosi’s Creative Baking class on Monthly.com.Continue reading “Week in Photos #2”
Weekly Roundup / Jan 15, 2021
The weekly roundup is my offering of inspiring things I found online in the past week. May they bring you some pearl of wisdom, joy, or humor. Article – Beginner Tips for Sticking with your Painting Hobby in 2021There are great tips here that could apply to any new, creative hobby. What creative pursuits areContinue reading “Weekly Roundup / Jan 15, 2021”
5 Quarantine-Friendly Artist Date Ideas
I have been disappointed that during the pandemic some really wonderful artist date options are not available. Museums, coffee shops, and live music are not accessible for now. But fear not! For I have ideas of things that can be done at home to spark inspiration. Put on an album and draw or doodle. IContinue reading “5 Quarantine-Friendly Artist Date Ideas”
Week in Photos #1
I have made a challenge to myself for the new year: one creative thing per day then document and share it with the world. Here are my results from the first week of January. Day 1 A little gift to myself: Wreck This Journal EverywhereDay 2 My favorite fidget toy, kneaded eraser, shaped into aContinue reading “Week in Photos #1”
Weekly Roundup / Jan 8, 2021
The weekly roundup is my offering of inspiring things I found online in the past week. May they bring you some pearl of wisdom, joy, or humor. Article – How to Finish a Project Once You’ve Started ItThis reminded me of a chart I saw once: the emotional cycle of change. In the “valley ofContinue reading “Weekly Roundup / Jan 8, 2021”
3 Podcasts for New Year Resolution-ing
Are you big on new year’s resolutions? I am, in a realistic and grounded way (I like to think). Below are some podcast episodes that got my wheels turning about the topic. I hope they get you thinking about goals in a new way, decision making, productivity, and living your best life. Jesse Itzler onContinue reading “3 Podcasts for New Year Resolution-ing”
Hello, World.
My name is Allegra. Welcome to my blog. I believe that we are all creative people. This is where I write about creativity and allow myself to share with the world. I hope you find something of value here and join in conversation with me. What can you expect from this blog? A new, originalContinue reading “Hello, World.”
