Six 3 x 3″ acrylic painted coasters
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
A fence
White picket
Stands confused in its purpose
A welcoming repetition of bright lines
Latched tightly shut
5.5 x 8″ ink on paper
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
While chatting with another artist this weekend, she mentioned that sometimes the most difficult part of creating art is knowing when to stop. She felt strongly that it was very important to keep things simple and not overdo work. There is a lot to be said for such a comment.
Her voice must have been resonating in my subconscious as I created yesterday’s piece. While the abstracted leaf is intricate and busy with lines, I kept a large amount of negative space. I’m happy with the results as the the image seems to be emphasized because of it.
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
Don’t you love those times when things somehow end up working themselves out and come together in perfect harmony? Yesterday happened to be one of those days for me. Here are a few highlights from a great day:
1. I got a ton done for an art sale I’m taking part in this weekend. This includes making appetizers for the event. Normally I would overestimate my time, proceed to run out of time, and end up with a lame something or another. Instead, I ended up with stuffed figs – fancy, I know.
2. I interviewed and was given the go ahead for studio space at Poudre Studio Artists. This is HUGE news as I now have a place to work again!
Side note: Because I have a place to work, I will no longer be hanging out at the KOA during the day. This is a plus and a minus: Really have come to enjoy some of the KOA folks, especially employee Bob; and hanging out with Box the cat. But there is also a creepy guy there who I’ll be happy to avoid.
3. Had an awesome date day breakfast with the boyfriend at Ever Open Cafe (hours of operation 6am – 10pm) AND got to enjoy a few beers with him after work (courtesy of the boyfriend)
Yep, all in all a pretty sweet day and this little drawing is my expression of it.
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
We decided to move our plants with us to the RV. As you might imagine space is a wee bit tight and so we opted to give the plants a home on the front dash. I am beginning to fear this may not be the best bet for them. As temps have dipped into the 20s, the once sturdy plants have begun to look, well, less sturdy. In fact the word freeze dried has come to mind, which can be good when you’re talking herbs, but not really the route we were thinking for house plants..
~3 x 5″ ink and thread on paper
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
Growing up in Wyoming meant road trips along remote highways. The landscape varied from vast plains scattered with sagebrush, to mountain canyons with rivers running below. Each trip was an exploration of familiar, uninhabited territory.
The secluded drives left us surrounded by wilderness, but power lines were also an accompaniment. They seemed to measure the wide open distances ahead, mapping out the route to our destination, and providing comfort as I gazed out the windows.
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
Abstract ornaments
Finding their place in orbit
High above
Floating unnoticed
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
I compare life over the last few months to a lovely old quilt. Not a quilt that was well planned and thoughtfully designed with specific colors in mind; but to one that was built from a mishmash of bright hues and oblong shapes.
Such randomness is exactly what makes this quilt both unexpected and beautiful. There is more than meets the eye. A story unfolds as blocks of material combine – narrating the adventures of this time in life.
9 x 12″ Watercolor and ink on paper
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
I decided it was time to try something a little different yesterday – something of which I had a little less control over. I pulled out some watercolors and began painting a loose design directly onto a piece of glass. I then grabbed a sheet of watercolor paper, soaked it down, and pressed it onto the painting. The result was a very loose wash of color that brought to mind a misty forest. After letting the paint dry, I drew in trees and other forms to create an abstract landscape.
I like the combination of washes against the bold black lines. My only regret is that I could not seem to get the photo to capture the detail and color as well as I’d hoped it would.
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
The details were integral as the story unfolded, and she prided herself on knowing each and every one. Each line and color and word that was spoke – each movement and person, all garnered a starring role in her memory.
For her, every last ounce of recollection provided ornament to the already decorated feather in her cap. Which is exactly what she preferred.
This piece available to purchase here
3 x 5″ watercolor and ink on paper
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
It was a big day for us yesterday. We took our first road trip in Gertrude – our new home/RV! Although the Wyoming wind did shake us around a bit, overall the trip was smooth as a baby’s butt.
Box, the cat, handled the drive as decently as you would expect a feline might (not great – but he also didn’t pee or puke anywhere, which is a win in my book).
And eventually we made it to our friends house where we enjoyed dinner and a fabulous night of board games and dancing. All in all, an excellent adventure!
Micah Richardson 
