A 100 day project? That sounds like a challenge, but an intriguing one. I enjoyed watching you create your clusters/collages while you answered the questions. I have always felt art journaling is therapeutic.🥰
I sure enjoyed having my morning coffee while watching you make and listening to your thoughts on art and art journaling, Erin! Your style has been a big influence on me lately. I love watching you put these clusters together and witnessing your thought process. Thank you for sharing your talents!
So much of how you started and your reason why resonates with me as you already know. 🤭 Even down to the sewing and quilting. I’m so glad to know you and be able to call you friend.
Thank you for sharing your struggle with creating art for your soul and it doesn't have to have a function. I struggle with that myself. You are an inspiration ❤
Thanks so much. It's been a process to get through and not feel like doing art is a "luxury" or an "indulgence" that I should feel guilty about spending time or money on.
Loved this! I am quite new to mixed media and never saw your work until now. The clusters are great and I really liked seeing little glimpses of your journals! I am very intrigued by the "Care December Junk Journal" (not sure what it is) and the idea of using a baby board book- so cool! I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more of your art and videos :)
Thank you and welcome! Care December is an annual free challenge run by Kasia Avery of Everything Art UK. She gives a prompt each day and we create art related to that prompt. But it's not just about art, it's also about self care and quiet reflection during a very busy time of year. I really enjoyed it!
Love the collages you created today and I really enjoyed the Q&A. I always love hearing what supplies others use and like. Your artwork is really amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤
I really adore how you answered these questions. They had me rethinking how I answered some of mine - especially the question you asked and how my living in the woods and near the beach, close to nature influences my attitude about my world and thus my art. I could have done a better job on that question for sure!! I had to laugh at how you said taking classes keeps you motivated to create because you want to have that schedule. I WISH that were the case with me. I’m embarrassingly far behind on Wanderlust. Eesh!! Thank you for joining this hop. It was such a pleasure to watch you work and learn more about you!
Thanks so much, Hope! And thanks for organizing. It's been really fun! The answers to the geography questions were really interesting, I found! Also, I'm very far behind in Wanderlust as well. And fodder school, and don't get me started on keeping up with the Ugly Art Club! I've over-extended myself big time! I actually need more time to just mindlessly play.
Found your channel from Birdie who was doing the 10 questions. Subscribing because your answer to What motivates you to do art? . I felt your answer was real and honest and who doesn't need some therapy and naturing joy. When our kids are grown we find a lot more time to enjoy our passions. Art is therapy for me a time to relax and "play" and so much easier than quilting. LOL Thanks for sharing..... Live Aloha 🤙PS did I see you pull out some green stamps....now that brings back some memories!
Thanks so much! The green stamps came to me in some happy mail and I'm dying to find the right place to use them! I remember collecting them as a kid and it was my job to paste them in the little books. We got a toaster that way when I was growing up! LOL. It has been a real process getting to where I feel art is not a luxury and only valid if it produces something funcitonal. Now it really is a joy and a therapy and that is all it needs to be. That is enough. And I deserve that in my life. Thanks for watching and for leaving a note!
I’m totally with you there! I’m only just getting over the feeling like art has to be useful/practical. I too have a full time exhausting job and aging parents. Such a tough stage of life. Thank you for this wonderful video.
Thank you! I know so many people who are at this stage of life and I don't feel like many people talk about it a lot. It is hard! I was grateful to have an art practice to help me through it. You need to nurture youself as you nurture those around you.
so lovely to learn a bit more about you, Erin! enjoyed watching you create as well. and, your question you contributed was a fun one to think about. thank you!!
I enjoyed listening to you answer the questions.....your comment re sitting on the couch wasting a couple of hours made me smile...i do this, but i craft, paint instead as i don't have a separate space. Its become my happy place because i get to relax and do art.
You are making me want to do the 100 day project again and adding the added “giving” element. I would imagine that would be so fulfilling. Loved to hear your answers to all the questions.
It really was so meaningful. Way more than I could have anticipated. It also kept me going. People were waiting for their cards so I had to complete the project!! LOL!
@@eb_mixedmedia Champaign! Born and raised for my first 35 years. I have since moved to Washington state. Not far from Springfield. We used to go there for field trips in school 😊
I'd love to know about making cards and sending them out. I would love to do that for people. How did you get addresses? Etc. Love your work so much. You've been a great inspiration. Btw, I'm in Maine too.
Thank you and hello, neighbor! I'm just outside Portland. Where are you? As for sending out the artist trading cards, I just posted on my instagram page and asked people if they wanted a card. People replied in the comments and I assigned them a number/day for the 100 day project. When their day came I posted a photo of the ATC and asked them to DM me their address. I then mailed them out in batches of 10 or 15 every few weeks. Another idea is what @janaclinardharris does. She asks people to recommend others to her and she mails them a card. So if you know someone who needs a pick-me-up you can suggest them to her and she sends them something out of the blue or she messages them directly for their address. It's a lovely gesture and she only occaisionally asks for some support with the postage.
@@eb_mixedmedia I live just outside of Augusta. I have a small YT channel doing junk journaling, etc. Started the channel to encourage myself as I was dealing with anxiety and depression. Coming up with ideas, filming, editing, etc gave me a creative outlet. I appreciate your art, love the colors you use and have signed up for Wanderlust! I’d really love to send out cards at some point. Thank you so much 😊
A 100 day project? That sounds like a challenge, but an intriguing one. I enjoyed watching you create your clusters/collages while you answered the questions. I have always felt art journaling is therapeutic.🥰
Thanks! I totally agree. You can find more about the 100 day project at: www.the100dayproject.org/
I sure enjoyed having my morning coffee while watching you make and listening to your thoughts on art and art journaling, Erin! Your style has been a big influence on me lately. I love watching you put these clusters together and witnessing your thought process. Thank you for sharing your talents!
Thank you so much, Debbie, for your kind words. I really appreciate it!
So much of how you started and your reason why resonates with me as you already know. 🤭 Even down to the sewing and quilting. I’m so glad to know you and be able to call you friend.
Thanks so much, Casey! Right back atcha!
Thank you for sharing your struggle with creating art for your soul and it doesn't have to have a function. I struggle with that myself. You are an inspiration ❤
Thanks so much. It's been a process to get through and not feel like doing art is a "luxury" or an "indulgence" that I should feel guilty about spending time or money on.
loved this! thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!!
Loved this! I am quite new to mixed media and never saw your work until now. The clusters are great and I really liked seeing little glimpses of your journals! I am very intrigued by the "Care December Junk Journal" (not sure what it is) and the idea of using a baby board book- so cool! I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more of your art and videos :)
Thank you and welcome! Care December is an annual free challenge run by Kasia Avery of Everything Art UK. She gives a prompt each day and we create art related to that prompt. But it's not just about art, it's also about self care and quiet reflection during a very busy time of year. I really enjoyed it!
Love the collages you created today and I really enjoyed the Q&A. I always love hearing what supplies others use and like. Your artwork is really amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I really adore how you answered these questions. They had me rethinking how I answered some of mine - especially the question you asked and how my living in the woods and near the beach, close to nature influences my attitude about my world and thus my art. I could have done a better job on that question for sure!! I had to laugh at how you said taking classes keeps you motivated to create because you want to have that schedule. I WISH that were the case with me. I’m embarrassingly far behind on Wanderlust. Eesh!! Thank you for joining this hop. It was such a pleasure to watch you work and learn more about you!
Thanks so much, Hope! And thanks for organizing. It's been really fun! The answers to the geography questions were really interesting, I found! Also, I'm very far behind in Wanderlust as well. And fodder school, and don't get me started on keeping up with the Ugly Art Club! I've over-extended myself big time! I actually need more time to just mindlessly play.
@@eb_mixedmediaOh goodness! Here's hoping you find that time!
Found your channel from Birdie who was doing the 10 questions. Subscribing because your answer to What motivates you to do art? . I felt your answer was real and honest and who doesn't need some therapy and naturing joy. When our kids are grown we find a lot more time to enjoy our passions. Art is therapy for me a time to relax and "play" and so much easier than quilting. LOL Thanks for sharing..... Live Aloha 🤙PS did I see you pull out some green stamps....now that brings back some memories!
Thanks so much! The green stamps came to me in some happy mail and I'm dying to find the right place to use them! I remember collecting them as a kid and it was my job to paste them in the little books. We got a toaster that way when I was growing up! LOL. It has been a real process getting to where I feel art is not a luxury and only valid if it produces something funcitonal. Now it really is a joy and a therapy and that is all it needs to be. That is enough. And I deserve that in my life. Thanks for watching and for leaving a note!
I’m totally with you there! I’m only just getting over the feeling like art has to be useful/practical. I too have a full time exhausting job and aging parents. Such a tough stage of life. Thank you for this wonderful video.
Thank you! I know so many people who are at this stage of life and I don't feel like many people talk about it a lot. It is hard! I was grateful to have an art practice to help me through it. You need to nurture youself as you nurture those around you.
so lovely to learn a bit more about you, Erin! enjoyed watching you create as well. and, your question you contributed was a fun one to think about. thank you!!
Thanks, Nicole! It was really fun to participate!
I love your clusters! Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome!
I enjoyed listening to you answer the questions.....your comment re sitting on the couch wasting a couple of hours made me smile...i do this, but i craft, paint instead as i don't have a separate space. Its become my happy place because i get to relax and do art.
That's a good idea to bring your art to the couch. I should try that!
Love these fun collages and Q and As. Waving from Bath, Maine! ❤️
Hello neighbor!! I'm down by Portland!
You are making me want to do the 100 day project again and adding the added “giving” element. I would imagine that would be so fulfilling. Loved to hear your answers to all the questions.
Thanks, Nina! And thanks so much for organizing. It's been really fun!
This has been a great hop! Enjoyed hearing your answers ⭐️
Thanks for watching!
You did a great job talking and creating at the same time as sometimes I can’t walk and chew chewing gum at the same time!😂
It was a struggle! There are a few careful edits where the silence dragged on as I forgot what I was saying or doing. LOL!!
What a great way to participate in the 100 day project. I love the idea of sending out the cards into the world. 😍
It really was so meaningful. Way more than I could have anticipated. It also kept me going. People were waiting for their cards so I had to complete the project!! LOL!
I did guess your color palette!
me too lol
Ha,ha! I'm so predictable! Maybe I need to mix it up?! Fall is coming--there may be some changes!
I am also from central Illinois!
Where abouts? I grew up in Springfield.
@@eb_mixedmedia Champaign! Born and raised for my first 35 years. I have since moved to Washington state.
Not far from Springfield. We used to go there for field trips in school 😊
I'd love to know about making cards and sending them out. I would love to do that for people. How did you get addresses? Etc. Love your work so much. You've been a great inspiration. Btw, I'm in Maine too.
Thank you and hello, neighbor! I'm just outside Portland. Where are you? As for sending out the artist trading cards, I just posted on my instagram page and asked people if they wanted a card. People replied in the comments and I assigned them a number/day for the 100 day project. When their day came I posted a photo of the ATC and asked them to DM me their address. I then mailed them out in batches of 10 or 15 every few weeks. Another idea is what @janaclinardharris does. She asks people to recommend others to her and she mails them a card. So if you know someone who needs a pick-me-up you can suggest them to her and she sends them something out of the blue or she messages them directly for their address. It's a lovely gesture and she only occaisionally asks for some support with the postage.
@@eb_mixedmedia I live just outside of Augusta. I have a small YT channel doing junk journaling, etc. Started the channel to encourage myself as I was dealing with anxiety and depression. Coming up with ideas, filming, editing, etc gave me a creative outlet. I appreciate your art, love the colors you use and have signed up for Wanderlust! I’d really love to send out cards at some point. Thank you so much 😊
I struggle with feeling like art has to have a function. Trying to get over it with an art journal as well.
It always seemed like such luxury I couldn't afford. No time, no money to "splurge" on myself. Now I see it differently but it took me awhile!
Hola. Me encantaría recibir alguna de tus tarjetas. Saludos desde Argentina, Buenos Aires.
Thank you!! I will probably send some out next February-May as part of the 100 day project. I will ask people to sign up then.
I think sometimes our body and mind need to veg!
Yes, I think that is true but lately I've been spending to much time on the couch! LOL!