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Tag: creative life

  • Feeling a Bit Lost

    Feeling a Bit Lost

    In my last post I said that I was in a bit of funk art wise. Unfortunately, I’m still feeling that way.  I’ve read a few posts from others that paint, all are at pains to reassure you that its completely normal. Apparently everyone goes through phases like this.  But, rationally knowing that, and emotionally…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    December 3, 2021
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    abstract, abstract art, art, art journal, artist life, collage, collage art, contemporary art, creative life, creativity, papercut
  • The Perfect Medicine

    The Perfect Medicine

    I’m now almost half way through my 100 day challenge – #100daysofcreativeplay (#the100dayproject). So far, I have to say, it has been a mainly positive experience.  I’ve dabbled with lino cut: I’ve pushed myself to create some more intuitive pieces: I have had a couple of days where I’ve been tired. Where the prospect of…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    March 18, 2021
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    art, art for wellbeing, creative challenge, creative life, creative play, creativity, Feature, wellbeing
  • 100 days of Creative Play 11-20

    100 days of Creative Play 11-20

    So the act of completing the first 10 days inspired me for the next 10.  Trying not to think – to just go with your instincts and make instant decisions was a lot tougher than I expected. But it is exactly what children do when they play.  So for the last 10 days I took…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    February 22, 2021
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    100 days of creative play, 100dayartchallenge, art, art experiment, artchallenge, creative life, creative play, creativity, Feature, Sketchbook, sketchbook page
  • Enjoying the Process

    Enjoying the Process

    As we end a bizarre, scary and damn right destructive year, I wanted to take some time to reflect on what I’ve learnt.  This may be a pretty desperate way to look for positives, but I’m generally a fairly optimistic person. Like so many others, however, I’ve struggled over the past few months.  It’s an…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    December 14, 2020
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    abstract art, abstract artist, art, art for homes, artist, contemporary art, creative life, creative tips, Feature, studio life
  • Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

    Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

    In my day job I have no issue in making decisions. In fact, I often have to remind myself to step back and take some time as I generally get an immediate gut feel on which way to go.  When you’re managing large teams of people I find they are often looking for decisiveness.  They…

    Rag Tag Magpie

    December 8, 2020
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    art, art experiment, art process, creative life, early stages of play, in the studio, knowing when to stop, making decisions, notes from the studio, studio blog
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