discord ⭐️ challenges ⭐️ creative well

[3 bits of creative inspo from last night]

I’m really proud of myself for showing up tonight!

Did you know every single Monday night we host Zoom art meet-ups? Join any time!

now, about last night …

3 things to chew on, take with you, & activate your creative energy

• Discord

  • Question:

  • Reflection: I’m exploring the platform Discord as a way for folks to connect at a deeper level … introducing themselves, sharing their art, images, hosting Q&A sessions, office hours, ect … lots of potential in this space to really creative a beautiful, connected community and learn from each other.

  • Action: Take the poll! If you’re curious and unfamiliar … take a look into Discord … Google search & dip your toe in! Make a profile if you’e like to be a part of this new, energetic space and stay tuned for our LAUNCH coming very soon.

    

• Challenges

  • Question: Have you set creative challenges for yourself?

  • Reflection: Last night, someone shared about their current creative challenge: to get outside each day and practice taking videos on their digital camera. Personally, I’ve set 100 day sketchbook challenges to help me show up and get into that creative space, which has worked wonders.

  • Action: If it feels good, set a creative challenge for yourself.

• Creative Well

  • Question: Have you ever thought of your creativity as a well?

  • Reflection: One of our Loungers talked about this “well” having different levels at different seasons and that is okay! I think it’s an interesting metaphor to use when thinking about your creative practice and assessing where you’re at and what you need.

  • Action: Draw or journal about your creative well.

What are your takeaways? Comment!

UPCOMING IN-PERSON EVENT in Columbus, Ohio:

QUOTES HEARD:

during slow making session + artist support group

A creative win doesn’t have to be a *completed* project

Overall very proud of myself … first time in a very long time that I’ve been able to write things down and not self edit or omit 

Taking the time to take care of yourself in whatever way that looks like

I’m trying to show up more

Coming to Lava Lamp has been dipping my toe back in

We’re afraid of freedom rather then restrictions

Keep on with the momentum!

Shoutouts:

S/O to Luke the mixed media king and Enson for joining your first session S/O to Danielle for experimenting with photography and finding play in new mediums S/O to Jody for inspiring me to connect with old friends S/O to Tracy for creating the coolest small art gallery S/O to Melody for showing up and using nature as her inspiration S/O to Garrett for showing up & attending their first support group S/O to Leah for leaning into the Artist’s Way S/O to Cherisha for setting challenges and facing resistance when it feels good S/O to the Mystic Ball for bringing together rad people

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sending creative energy + magic your way,

morgan

lava lamp lounge