So in no small measures I have signed up to a 30 day regular practice challenge. Drawing has become a bit lax lately and so when I found an online drawing course offering the challenge, I thought well what have I to loose? It was free, there are many others doing it, (despite only having a one day sign up) and there is a forum to share your progress.
The idea is to find an activity that you do everyday to use as your trigger and preferably in the morning, such as brushing your teeth or getting dressed, having breakfast. I personally know that I descend from feline bloodlines, I could sleep anywhere and at anytime of day, it could be the one thing I'm a natural at! So therefore I know that first thing in the morning is not the time for my trigger, any chance of a few extra minutes in bed and I'll take it then I just need to focus on getting out of the front door! I at least have to wait until I've had my coffee....ah ha and there it is. I know if I can't have it around 9 then I will often try and squeeze it in at 11.
So the first few days is just about forming this habit, actually getting to your sketchbook at trigger O'clock! At this point (for now) you can write "hunny I'm home" or do a bit of doodling or whatever takes your fancy. In a few days time the drawing exercises will apparently start, no clues yet, but judging by it being a 30 day course there may well be one a day ;)
Soooo with my two easels, chest full of pencils, litres of paint, a dozen empty canvases and sketchbook to fill, where on earth do I find the time to do my accounts, write and submit work for two courses, train, run a business six days a week and one day voluntary at Kirkley? Oh and don't forget find a project somewhere in the world to grace with my presence with!
Best sleep on that one maybe!
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