October feels is like a new beginning.
From Inktober to Peptober, creative people are getting their serious face on (as serious as we can manage) and churn out some substantial work in short notice. It’s as if we have a deadline.
Maybe we know that another year is passing and we just might be able to make something of it if we try.
Some years we’re so up for a drawing challenge, others we just want to hide, however you see it, this year I thought I’d play a supporting role.
Inscribe in my bullet journal are the words:
“Time can’t be made, it can only be taken. Taken by you or taken from you.” I want to help you take time for your creative practice. So here’s what I made.
For Free Subscribers:
Coming soon, I'm gifting all my free subscribers a brand new manual on taking time for your creative practice. Stay tuned for more details!
For Paid Subscribers:
I've created a special 30-day program to help you build a consistent creative habit. Starting October 1st, you'll receive a daily email with an invitation to a 10-minute creative challenge.
30 Days of Creative Invitations
Creating space for creativity is a constant challenge. But what if we reframed it as a series of invitations instead?
Over the next 30 days, you'll receive a daily email unpacking a new idea, tool or technique to help nurture your creative practice. Each message will include a 10-minute challenge to keep you motivated and engaged.
Here's why this program works:
Accessibility: We all have 10 minutes somewhere in our day.
Consistency: Small daily actions nurture powerful creative habits.
Low Pressure: It's short enough to sidestep your inner critic.
Idea Incubator: Quick sketches often spark unexpected inspiration.
Skill Nurturer: Regular practice, even brief, helps your craft flourish.
Whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time or returning to art after a break, these 10-minute invitations are yours to explore and grow. I encourage you to use this alongside any drawing challenge you might be taking, or on its own, only accepting the invitations that resonate.
If you’re serious about building a creative practice, starting small might just be the thing that sticks.
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Use this opportunity to supercharge your creative practice. Subscribe now to unlock your creative potential!