Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
The sun hogs the sky.
Maybe this is because it knows its time in the spotlight is limited. Maybe it remembers how quickly fall arrived last year and it longs to make the best of these days.
Maybe it thrives on attention.
Or maybe, it just likes to see us sweat.
Original piece available for purchase.
Goal: To create one piece of work each day for 365 consecutive days
It is official. I am lucky enough to have landed some studio space at Rendition Gallery, a local joint here in Ft. Collins! I got all moved in yesterday and am super excited and a wee bit nervous for the opportunity to work and show there.
The downside to this big move is that my time spent working alongside Box (the cat) will be greatly diminished. I do, however, gain significantly more human interaction – with really great artists, no less.
My first official, completed project in the new space was this cut paper design. I feel like choosing to do a cut paper piece was a great decision for yesterday. With nerves being a bit high, it was a good way for me to relax and just enjoy the process of creating.
As for Box; his crying upon us getting home leads me to believe he is not as happy with the situation as I am.
Oh – If you’re in Ft. Collins, CO, over the next six months, stop on in. I’d love to see you!
Original piece available for purchase.
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
The attempt was a valiant one, but her aim was off. -Or perhaps it was her focus that was awry. Distracted, all efforts were slightly misplaced, and now ran down the side of her cup.
Better luck tomorrow, she thought.
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
Back roads under cloudy skies
Birds in mid-flight discussion
A cool breeze welcomed through a rolled down window
We travel on, while fields of blueberries ripen
Original piece available for purchase.
4.75 x 4.75″ Pastel and ink on paper
Before leaving Seattle yesterday, we were lucky enough to visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass with our friend and his dad. We had seen some work by Chihuly (an incredibly skilled glass blower) earlier this year, but seeing it out in the garden was really a completely different experience. The colors were vibrant and worked harmoniously with the natural surroundings. I highly recommend you visit if you happen to be in Seattle.
After the gardens, we headed to the airport where I pulled out my pastels and pen, and got to work on day 85’s piece. I used simple shapes and lines to create the abstracted interpretation of the colorful work I had seen. Thanks, Jesse, for taking us!
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
Getting an hour of two of sleep during a 28 hour relay running race, can make a girl tired. Therefore, for day 84, I decided to go with a very free flowing, abstract drawing that would allow me to use my exhausted brain in a positive way.
As for the race: I have no idea where we placed among the 300 other teams. But I’m sure we kicked arse – or at least were the nicest/best looking/best personality/best rule breaking team out there.
Washington has been great! Time to head back home to Colorado.
Goal: To create one piece of art each day for 365 consecutive days
As you may or may not know, we’ve been in Washington running a great relay race with friends and family. One thing has been clear along the way: Washington has tons of stuff that grows. The humid air allows trees, plants, and flowers, to abound. Buds and leaves are giant and beautifully colored. The rain and humidity does awesome things…for plants.
It is not, however, awesome for keeping shoes sog-free. Not a bad price to pay for running through a forest by the ocean though.
Goal: To create one work of art each day for 365 consecutive days
I believe it was in the eighth grade that I worked lovingly on a detailed drawing, and halfway through, spilled food on it. I didn’t throw the work away and I actually don’t remember being too upset about it (my parents may remind me otherwise). Instead I simply covered the food stain by drawing an image of some sort over it.
I have held tight to the notion that something is only a “mess up” if you aren’t willing to change course.
Yesterday, a few minor botches in cutting started adding up to big botches. I took my own advice and changed course. Flipping my paper over in order to more easily ignore my original design, I began cutting freestyle. The result is this flowing cut paper design that I feel is a success.
This 8 x 10″ piece (super fluorescent but the pic didn’t capture it) will be available for purchase eventually. Right now I’m running a race in Washington! I’ll put it on Etsy when I get back.
11 x 14″ Cut paper
Years back an acquaintance of mine let me know that my ink drawings reminded him a bit of a fantastic artist named Nikki McClure. While her work was cut paper, I think the style of our lines might have been what made a connection for him. I dug that he likened my work to hers, but had no desire to move in the paper cutting direction.
Since that time I have come upon the work of Beatrice Coron and a few others who happen to be amazingly talented cut paper artists. Inspired by the work they do and knowing that I need to push myself to experiment with new processes; I decided to take a crack it.
My initial attempt on this piece was so-so. I was desperately trying for precise, controlled lines with a big ‘ol box cutter like thing (I don’t recommend this but my exacto blade was dull). But after buying new blades to clean up my initial cuts and adding more detail, I found I loved the process. The challenge of manipulating the paper into intricate designs is fantastic! I’m pretty darned sure there will be more of these to come.
This original piece available for purchase.
Goal: To create one piece of work each day for 365 consecutive days
Yesterday was a jam packed day of visiting with friends and enjoying a brewfest. We had a great time but it also meant I was pushing the envelope to get my daily art piece done.
Nearer to midnight than I am comfortable with, I created this abstracted floral ink piece. Drawing the detailed thick and thin flowing lines was a great way to finish up my day.
Original piece and print both available for purchase.
Micah Richardson 