Making Plans, Making Time

“Well done is better than well said.”
Benjamin Franklin

I know what I want to do for you. But I also know that if I don’t MAKE it happen, I won’t be making any art (again) this year. So I’m thinking of exciting ways to make my art AND build our community. Can I help you become a better artist while helping myself to become a better artist at the same time? I think I can. And it’s kinda exciting to me.

I’m going to take the plunge. I’m going to do it. I’ve got that feeling in the pit of my stomach that is full of the nervous energy of starting something new. Yes, I absolutely have to fight imposter syndrome whenever I try something big like this. I seriously have nightmares about nobody showing up. That feeling is usually my clue that I’m on the right track though. I have to be willing to fail in order to have a chance to succeed.

I was thinking about using a platform I already own, but really, it just doesn’t do what I want it to. I’m going to get a second subscription to a software platform that is built around community, around building social networks. It’s going to be expensive, but I think it will be work it for all of us. I’m thinking of it as an investment in my own art making as well as yours.

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”
Brené Brown

I’m going to make my own art right alongside you. The membership will include easy “look for inspiration” prompts, short lessons about an element of art, deep lessons about  the elements and principles, and most exciting – work sessions. I’ll work, you’ll work, we will create together and it will hold me accountable for making time for art!

Stay tuned!