“No matter what your age or your life path, whether making art is your career or your hobby or your dream, it is not too late or too egotistical or too selfish or too silly to work on your creativity.”
― Julia Cameron, The Artist's Way
We are about to embark on our Autumnal creativity party! If you’re new here and don’t know what Falling Gently is - pop over to this post to read more about it!
Falling Gently Goals - what are we doing here?
I have a few goals for our 6 weeks together. They are both simple and lofty.
I want you to create something physical, a book probably (but I am not here to limit you), that has drawings, poetry, thoughts, plans, dreams, collage, and whatever else brings you joy inside.
I want you to get in touch with the creature that you are.
What sort of animal are you? What times of day do you like to create? What inspires you? What blocks you? Let’s get into it!
I want you to feel connected to the other creatives in this space!
Before we begin on Sunday, gather your materials -
A blank book (unlined is great for the multi-media vibe we’re going for)
Your favorite kind of pens
Other art supplies that you enjoy (colored pencils, paint, charcoal, ??)
Some old magazines to cut up (libraries often have these, as do free groups on Facebook), glue stick, and scissors
Your phone or a camera
Then, go ahead and create a cover page. This could be the front cover or the first inside spread. I usually choose to do some collage for this, but you can do what feels good for you. Pull out words, images, bits of dried leaves and begin. Many of us have the hardest time putting that first page down - afraid we’ll ruin that perfect blank book, but I need you to go ahead and push through that.
Give it a name, don’t overthink it, and let’s do this!
Post your cover to the group chat!
We begin this Sunday, on the Autumnal equinox, with our first email with prompts and a Zoom call to connect at 8pm Eastern. Details will be included in that first email on Sunday morning.
I’m getting so excited now!
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I’m looking forward to this space and getting to know you all. Thank you for providing this opportunity, Alix❤️🍎🍁🍂🍏🔥☕️⛺️📕
Can't wait 🥰💙🍮