May 16, Simone’s Something
When we talk about artists we often focus, unsurprisingly, on what they make. However, where they work can be just as interesting which is why it’s particularly interesting that Simone …
Idea No. 147: If You Can’t Say It, Sing It
the idea: write a song about the same ideas in Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something in order to practice expressing in multiple forms Honestly, this wasn’t the idea when I …
Idea No. 144: Make a Journal at Union Press
the idea: learn how to make a hand-bound journal with a letterpress cover I am on the last legs of my journey creating my book, Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something, …
Idea No. 138: May Something
the idea: every day in May post a picture of something that someone has made On June 1st, Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something, the book that has taken over my life …
Idea No. 137: How Do I Begin?
the idea: record a spoken word poem from Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something How do I begin? Nobody tells you that. They show up to our graduations, say …
Idea No. 123: The Hard Copy
the idea: take a few days away and then proofread by hand After three years as a writing tutor in college, I have a few techniques under my belt to help …
Idea No. 114: Playing with Covers
the idea: attempt to design a cover for Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something I’m plowing along in my attempt to make this crazy idea of mine actually happen. I’ve officially …
Idea No. 113: Document Excitement
the idea: when you’re so excited you literally can’t sit still, capture it on film On Sunday I finished the rough draft of my book, Don’t Make Art, Just Make …
Idea No. 108: A Poem on Passion
the idea: write a poem to introduce the DMAJMS section on being passionate Tomorrow is a big day. I’ll be sending out the rough draft of my book, Don’t Make …
Idea No. 107: Design a book launch!
the idea: pull together a big Book Launch event on June 1st! I have been utterly absorbed in my thesis lately, as you can probably tell from all the ideas that …