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Graduating CVP
So before I get into this post the first question I want to address is ‘would I recommend CVP’? And the answer is a very definite ‘yes’. What is CVP? CVP is a three month, online art course provided by Art2Life with Nicholas Wilton. Nicholas is a very charismatic lead and importantly a heavy weight…
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Spring Break
This week we have a break in CVP and I have to say I feel like I really need it. Judging by the comments on social media I haven’t felt as overwhelmed as some of the other participants. All the same, keeping up the pace of tutorials, group & coaching calls and painting practice has…
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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…
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Learning Something New
Still working on my #the100dayproject, #100daysofcreativeplay and as I headed into days 21 – 30 I decided to change direction. The first 20 days of the challenge I focused on creating small quick pieces without thinking too much about the decisions I needed to make. At first using recycled cardboard and then moving into my…
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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…