Milliande Artist Date November 2008

~ I have been hearing a lot about people chasing their muse, feeling in a creative block , uneasy to start projects that seem out of reach and generally just looking for inspiration

~ I first noticed "Artist Dates" mentioned in Julia Camerons Book of the same name ... but a lot of people find it hard to motivate themselves to actually "DO IT " rather than just read about it, think it great and then let it wash down the stream of thoughts that enter the mind and exit just as fast

~ Taking time out for Art is often seen as a secondary priority and often ends up even further down the list of "Have to's

~ Another time there is soo much inspiration, so many possible arty avenues , so many started and never finished projects that it seems like navigating this maze turns into a struggle rather than fun

~ Making a commitment to nurture yourself can be a very liberating starting point on your personal journey to honor your creative self

~ Now Letha and I have been talking - and she mentioned that sometimes it takes a little push for people to get creative, an incentive , a challenge that helps break out of the daily rhythm of "Have to's" and embrace "ME TIME "
~ Taking the "Artist Date" idea a little further,
I would like to offer "Milliande Artist Dates " for Milliande Creativity Club Members

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WEEK ONE
November 2008

November 2008 "Week One " Milliande Artist Date "

• Paint a Purple Tree
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~ take a peek out of the window or set foot outside of your door and take note of the first tree that enters your sight
~ take a photo of it or make sketch - or remember its shape - then return indoors and create a "Purple Tree" picture
~ ( it does not matter waht medium you choose to express yourself in ... just create any which way you are inspired too ... just DO CREATE !!!

~ 13 min Date :
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ideas --inspiration

~ take a purple pen or crayon and do a quick sketch of the tree
~ or go to the restroom with a bunch of magazines, hang up your "Out to Art" Doorhanger and search for a picture of a tree ... take a purple crayon or paint or pen and scribble all over it ..

~ 1 hour date :
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ideas --inspiration

~ take a photo , then upload onto your computer ..print out a copy then make a mixed media collage into your art journal ... decorate the tree purple

~ take a walk until you find a suitable tree , take some purple paper and make a bark rubbing

~ Several Hours Artist Date:
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ideas --inspiration

~ go to the local library or search the internet to find your birth tree for the month you are born in
http://www.geocities.com/athens/5341/tree.html
~ create a journal page or a mixed media painting or some fibre art or any medium of your choice about your birthtree and its meanings to you and the month you are born under

~ feature a purple tree image in your artwork


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Enjoy

... Milliande