May 4: Pati’s Something
I had a difficult time choosing one of the hilarious pictures Pati sent me. In the end, despite her skill as a cartoonist, I settled on her mini-egg series. Also, …
May 3: Siri’s Something
Today’s something comes from my cousin’s daughter, Siri, from the Michigan UP. I woke up to an email with this picture and had to post it right away, particularly since …
May 2: Kathryn’s Something
Kathryn’s Something: a group painting Kathryn: “So, you know that thing you put up on your Facebook about people making you something?” Me: “….yyyeeees.” Kathryn: “Well, I made you something!” …
May 1st: Mairead’s Something
Today the countdown begins! 31 days until Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something is officially launched. Mairead’s Something: A Finished History Thesis I thought I’d start off May Something with …
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. 146: Take the Pretty Picture
the idea: put aside pride and get excited over taking pretty flower pictures I’m not sure if it comes from my childhood as a tomboy, my college experience as a “sophisticated …
Idea No. 145: An Animated Excerpt
the idea: animate one of the spoken word poems from Don’t Make Art, Just Make Something As an abstract oil painter, drawing animation is about as far from my artistic comfort …
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. 143: Take the Night Off
the idea: take the night off Thesis: done. Snacks: bought. Movie: started. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your mind is give it a break.
Idea No. 142: Stop and Take a Picture
the idea: stop and take a picture I honestly should not be writing this right now. I should be writing the rationale for my master’s thesis which is definitely pressing the …