Comments on: Getting Playful

By: Mary Stebbins Taitt

Mary Stebbins Taitt — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:22:35 +0000

I love play as a topic and I love what you did with it here! SWEET!

By: Rinkly Rimes

Rinkly Rimes — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:07:11 +0000

My poetic entry based on the 'Playful' theme will be published on
http://rinklyrimes.blogspot.com

on the 8th January.

By: April

April — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:28:58 +0000

It’s great to read about what other people do when they are getting stuck, and it comes at a perfect time for me, because that’s where I’ve been lately! You are completely right – I just needed a reminder to sit down and start working! Thank you!

By: fey

fey — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:53:59 +0000

Today, in the spirit of play, I made a lavender winter scene. The question 'why not' popped into my head as I thought of it, in response to the internal critic that wanted me to be all stiff and keep it 'realistic'. So I used my image afterward in an art journal session (my VERY FIRST!) in which I played with that question - "Why Not?" Why not a lavender winter? Why not a purple tree? Why not be happy with myself? Why not love who I am?

Thank you for this challenge and for the blessings it is bringing into my life.

By: amateur-in-art

amateur-in-art — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:54:52 +0000

What a wonderful, beautiful drawing (the one w/the pinwheel/umbrella)! I just discovered your blog - what an exciting and inspiring place!

One of the things that helps me "play" with my art is finding other playful folks to hang around with, or who teach me to play again.

But also equally important is for me to consciously decide that what I'm doing with my art is not so much about "prettiness" or "perfection" - but in true childish fashion - TO HAVE FUN!! That has been crucial for me, and has made all the difference!

It means I don't even have to be satisfied with the outcome, but just about the process. That's been very important, and one of the biggest lessons I've learned over the past 6 mos. since I suddenly decided to "take up art".

By: Kathryn - Collage Diva

Kathryn - Collage Diva — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:59:27 +0000

Leah, When you get a moment swing by to see how I was playful this morning – I discovered that I had some adult “blocks” to play with.

By: Scrapdolly

Scrapdolly — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:46:09 +0000

There is some awesome work linked to all this.

I am new to this so have followed the advice and made a creativity record book - I had fun playing and making it. I have uploaded it to my blog.

I think having a log will help me focus

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:20:52 +0000

Actually, I bought a sketch book a couple of years ago – and very quickly put it in my bookcase…

I just dug it out to “play” with…

I tend to play with fabrics a lot – and am going to try some new things this next week with 9-patch blocks…not particular things…or plans … just play with the fabric and see what comes up…

By: sheri

sheri — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:42:31 +0000

i do the exact same thing! i have a bunch of notebooks and sketchpads, that i fiddle around in, and that helps move things around with my creativity. also i have three kids, all very creative, and we sit down and color and paint and for some reason that really helps me when i’m feeling stiff. you could also pick a word and illustrate that, or drop some clip art on a page and see what happens. my kids and like to sit and draw each other, with everyone drawing at the same time.

By: Sloane

Sloane — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:21:56 +0000

Hey it’s me again.
I know I’m new ’round here but I can already see that you are an awesome blog so I am awarding you…http://sloanestuff.blogspot.com/2009/01/im-kreativ-blogger.html.