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92/100 What have you shared lately? Kids aren’t the only ones who need to share… I believe we can have a much sweeter and happier life via that which we are willing to share with one another. IRL. —>Today at Daylight we hosted the closing of our spring show. I took some quiet moments to work on my project but otherwise found myself sharing in varied conversations with the exhibiting artists about: 1. My willingness to share my adoptee experience 2. The one hundred day project 3. Our artist experiences 4. The levels and effort we put into the art that others may not see 5. Our love for various mediums 6. Shared resources and ideas And with my daylight comrades: 1. life lately 2. Our commitments to and love for our families 3. Toddler life 4. Space It was a great day #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #dothe100dayproject #collage #adopteestories

90 and 91/100 90 was a ponderance on the things I’ve done to make myself smile lately. It is quite the treat to see me smile, genuinely. I hope you do that for yourself too. 91 began with the question about how my project may have morphed since it began. I was recycling old faces and then I stopped. I put words on many of the pages, then stopped I began in the morning and would finish and post by mid-day I often sat in Starbucks for the weekend posts I’ve moved to my porch. This has become a bit of a self care project. It is often how I relieve stress. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024

89/100 - Which of your senses did you noticeably experience today/tonight? Me: The feel of dirt in my hands while planting The smell of mulch and peppermint in my yard The sound of birds calling to one another other The cool taste of iced tea The sight of stunning, colorful skies just before dark and the purple-ish glow cast upon faces nearby #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #dothe100dayproject

88/100 - favorite beverage and… Today I was offered a choice of cucumber water or lavender mint tea. I chose the tea because it was a very gray, rainy morning and something about tea speaks comfort to me. As I reminisced on that moment it took me to others where tea was a comfort and involved loved ones whose presence made the experience beautiful. What beverages are your favorite because of the experience with someone else? Weekend mornings reading the funnies and having earl grey tea with milk Turmeric milk tea on cold nights Peppermint tea when sick Green tea by the fireplace, at my favorite tea shop with my family #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #dothe100dayproject

87/100 - what will make you put your head down to concentrate/block distractions 1. A puzzle 2. Math problems 3. A deadline 4. Drawing hands 🙃😂 #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage

86/100 - A list of thoughts about unicorns… Since the beginning of spring, my oldest granddaughter has enjoyed picking dandelions and grabbing those that have parachuted to make a wish. Lately, she has been wishing for a unicorn. My instinct is to redirect her to wish for something more realistic so that we can make it happen for her. Instead- I pause and say- “wishes don’t always come true right away babe, so we shall see,”. That’s sits right so she runs off joyfully to the next thing. We saw a stone unicorn at the plant nursery yesterday… it was too heavy to lift but ever so cute and of course she wanted it. She watched both her daddy and I try to lift it (we wanted to see the price) but alas- we could not so there it had to stay. As she prepares nervously for kindergarten, I’ve decided to share with her that unicorns symbolize strength, wildness, innocence, and power… that everything she seeks from it, is already within. As for those wishes/dreams- we can work toward them until she has a room full of unicorns. Btw- my favorite mythical creature is the mermaid and as one of her guardians- I embrace that role. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #mythicalcreatures

85/100 - It’s complicated I don’t get to be fully transparent about the fact that I’m adopted very often and much of that conversation I’ll save for another time but it’s important that the topic makes my list, as it often makes my art. If you ever talk to adult adoptees who have… as we say… come out of the fog- you know that Mother’s Day can be complicated. For me it brings out deep thoughts about… Belonging that always needs a refill Being in company with people who look like you and with whom you share genetic qualities (doesn’t happen until you have kids) The need to connect without worry of abandonment Being told to feel grateful if you express that you feel any of these things…. All to say… I enjoyed the day with my family but… It’s complicated #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #adopteeart #adopteevoices

84/100 Today I chose to do all the things my heart said it desired. I slept late, lingered under the covers for hours after waking, watched my Saturday morning shows (YouTube), drank coffee, went to the studio, shopped and came home and watched Star Trek Discovery. And those are the ways I might make a Saturday… perfect. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #duralar

83/100 Art and dinner + a blick paper bag. This one is a reflection on distractions. I am one who can chew bubble gum and walk at the same time yet… I am also very easily distracted from some of the things that are important to me like self care and just being present at home. Lately the majority of my distractions have been time vampires like: Homework 😂 Work Decisions about the future Squirrels 😂 #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #blickartmaterials

81 and 82/100 Attempt 2. Decided to do the #thursday3 for my list because I’m exhausted and I’m not sure I’ll remember what I typed the first time but let’s see… here are some right now things about me and my face so on the 3rd swipe: 1. Today was the last day of class (yes I’m in school) and I officially have a break to concentrate on more fun things. 2. I’ve been hosting a gelli printing class on the first Tuesday of each month. This week was awesome. 3. I am in management again and it’s exhausting 4. I’m working on my next solo show. 5. I was singing today and a man said- sing Tina Turner. I was actually singing Tina Turner 🙃😂 Shoutout to Julie for inspiring me to do this tonight ❤️ #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #thursday3

80/100 - what are saying/sending peace to? 1. Procrastination on my self care practices 2. Sugar for a while 3. Every moment of feeling not good enough that enters my mind 4. My $$ as I plant shop for my outdoor oasis 5. This current semester of school because OOF 6. Everyone experiencing the warring ways of mankind I’m behind a day but I’ll catch up. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #614art

It’s been a long fulfilling day. After heavy rains, the sun returned and I had a great time teaching my gelli printing class at @daylightartistcollective - a super fun bunch to folks. I even had a successful photo transfer at the end. #gelliplateprinting #westerville #daylightartistcollective

79/100 - Rainy days reminds me of: Playing in the rain as a youth, barefoot Grabbing worms from wet soil and selling them to bait stores The sweet smell of the beach after a fresh downpour The time I got splashed by the metro bus on the way to school 🙃😂😭 #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

78/100 - a meditation on quirks #the100dayproject #dothe100dayproject #gahanna #creekside #artjournal #artjournaling

77/100 - what are things that have made you go hmmmmmmm? Just this week it has been: 1. All these paints in my purse 2. Paint on my hands when I show up to meetings 😂😂😂 3. Restaurants that haven’t updated their website to say they changed their hours 4. Group projects where the group isn’t grouping 5. My bunny training me instead of vice versa 😂 6. Societies that vote against their own best interests 7. How a certain art store visit found its way into my plans for the day #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art #saturdayvibes #uglyart

76/100 - what did you think deeply about today and what sparked it? I was watching a video today about the strength of someone’s grandmother and the ways we as women specifically find balance. She mentioned strong but soft… dark and light… I thought of pensive, yet willing, sexy but not too… vulnerable even if we don’t feel safe… safe when the conditions are anything but… I thought about how we sometimes tuck some emotions away for the convenience of others and how we do it so well it causes others to see us as pillars of strength even in the moments we don’t feel that way ourselves. It’s an exhausting, balancing act. To me. I’m glad for my ability to be vulnerable through my art practice. I wish it for everyone. And this friends is a condensed list of all my deep thoughts today. Happy Friday #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

75/100 - what are YOU noticing lately? Gave this some thought today after taking a walk outside. My list is long but let’s condense to 5: ^A random birds nest tucked into the Y of a tree in front of my job ^Beautiful cottony sunsets/skies ^My perennials perennial-ing ^Perennial attempts to silence ^Joy in between all the above #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

73 and 74/100 a little catch up 73- many hands make light work. I’m not good at drawing hands… but that is rarely the point when I attempt them. In this case- I was thinking of all the wonderful things these hands do- paint, draw, cook, cover, write, caress clap… 74- we can still connect over… A meditation on the intentionality required and dimming art of staying close to people. The drawing just told me what the list was… Topping the list- coffee/tea, a walk in the park, art, dinner #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

72/100 - What didn’t you see coming? Sitting outside this evening I found myself contemplating the visual field test which measures our peripheral vision with those pesky squiggly lines. We can lose it over time and so slowly we stop seeing them as frequently or altogether. It got me to thinking of the things I didn’t see coming… and how I am sometimes only reminded of them when I gaze into the metaphorical mirror… but also when how I don’t marvel at them as much I should. Here’s mine: A bout with covid that nearly cost me my life. A knee injury ending my career as a Zumba instructor My dads dementia and becoming his caregiver A new life as an artist A daily creative practice that got me through the first 3 Being a grandmother- but oh how wonderful #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

Day 71 - a list about being flexible. I was actually thinking about issues with my knee today after getting frustrated with my post-knee surgery and landed on thoughts about my lack of flexibility toward myself. This made me think of other areas of life in which I’ve lacked flexibility to my own detriment. Today I was flexible enough to: Sit still in the sun Watch the birds and planes flying high above Listen to the sounds of the wind, chimes and kids playing #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

Day 70 - ways to rest I’ll be honest. I struggle with stilling myself and resting. Watching television doesn’t do it for me. I had to remember what did today: 1. Putting all chores and to-do lists on hold. 2. Deep breathing and meditation 3. Music 4. Grounding 5. Fresh air #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

69/100 - What haven’t you kept up with? Hard to believe but we only have 30 days remaining with the 100 day project. I have kept up very well this year… but there are many things that I have NOT kept up with… on purpose and not so much… like- My favorite shows- Abbott Elementary and Star Trek Disco The news… because why…? The news… because some things you can’t and shouldn’t avoid in this world My journey to connect with others IRL (semi stalled) The days of the project. I keep mixing them up 🤔😆 Making my next sketchbook. A must. What haven’t you kept up with? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

68/100 - a list about passion I spent some time listening to one of my favorite songs which led me down a rabbit hole… I love those… I found myself thinking of the first time I ever sang seriously in front of someone outside my home… a song by Lionel Richie and I remember that a boy named John Arnold in my class kept asking me to sing it again… it was the first time I understood that I had a voice people might want to hear and perhaps the first time I shared my love for song, passion for music. It’s still with me. I have other passions now but there will always be music… Some songs are: Freedom by wham Cool Nights by Paul Davis This Will Be - Natalie Cole and of course the song playing by Lionel Richie #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

67/100 - what do you collect? A miscellany of thoughts, souls, expressions make canvas in my mind. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

66/100 Today was… Long Challenging Fulfilling Rainy #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #dothe100dayproject #texturedart #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

65/100 - wow today is day 65 and this second post makes me caught up. With what are you heavy handed vs light: Mustard Seeing the good Empathy Cream Self critique Sometimes… lack of forgiveness Note: image inspired by my curtains which seem to show me endless characters every time I stare into them. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #dothe100dayproject #texturedart #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art #infjartist

64/100 I began another list yesterday but this one sprung from those thoughts. What would you add? Being an adult does NOT mean you… • can no longer play • can’t explore, go off on a new adventure • have to always abide by man made rules • have to always be connected • have to do everything perfect. Draw the stick figure… do the thing. • should not set aside time to dream • can’t sing and laugh loudly every chance you get #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

Days 62 and 63 Image 62 I didn’t get to post yesterday because things were a little chaotic. Instead of my normal “gaaaaaah!” I thought of ways to settle myself. I: Took deep breaths Acknowledged that I could only manage what was in my control Happily finished what I could knowing that things would work out the way they should Image 63 - A meditation on getting unstuck after deciding that was the theme and intention behind a piece I had sitting in my space. I was asked how the painting came to be and I explained that it was a palette cleanser. In that case I: Used a bunch of colors I rarely use and certainly not together I let the painting tell me which brush strokes to use and where I took a chance and added elements As a result of that experiment, I was suddenly free of whatever was blocking my creative brain. I didn’t stress about whether or not it was done. A studio mate said- it is and I chose not to overlook it. That painting went home with that friend. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist #614art

Art hop in Westerville was a blast. It was a busy day at @daylightartistcollective during the #westervillearthop but I still got my page done for #the100dayproject - I’ll show yesterday and today in a separate post but here’s how it got going between chatting it up with folks. Thanks for hosting: #uptownwestervilleinc #artscouncilwesterville

61/100 - what have I learned during this phase of the 100 day project? 1. My spirit feels free every time I sit down to work in my book 2. I get joy every time someone asks to see it and delight in their joy as they turn the pages 3. Keeping everything… all the images, the journal and supplies in the same space has made this easier 4. I needed a break and opportunity to play 5. I love Sennelier pastels 6. The algorithm has lessened my project reach this year making it more difficult for me to find participants. Not those who have a billion followers but those who I might actually connect with via a comment or like- broadening my own community. That which we could do once upon a time. But… I digress. Happy Day 60 #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artjournaling #westervilleartist

60/100 Wow. 40 days remaining. Tonight Im considering/ what can I do to increase my joy with this journal as we wind down? I have considered: Adding abstracts Doing a week of ink only Adding more personal, memory based prompts Practicing full bodies Single line drawings Would YOU like to see me do more of anything? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #dothe100dayproject #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #collageart

59/100 - what else are YOU? This past weekend I was asked if I was a poet… then something magical happened… the person who asked recited back to me a line from a poem on a piece of art in my studio space. My mind was blown. I almost said something like… I dabble or… not really anymore. I’m glad I didn’t because my words coming back at me in someone else’s voice stopped me in my tracks, removed a layer of doubt and made me ask myself- what else are you dear heart, that you refuse to say? I have a list that I’ve reserved for myself but maybe I’ll have more to say about this later for public consumption. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #collageart #latenightthoughts

58/100 - a poetic list I think of the many things we dress up, adorn. Our bodies. Our thoughts. Our feelings. Our words. All to make them more palatable to others, someone else… because the truth? The truth often goes down better with a bit of champagne, a hint of golden, a side of diamond, a drink of flourish. Will share the words out loud on my stories tonight. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #collageart

57/100 friends: add to my list… It’s a beautiful day to: Sit and reflect create Keep things simple prepare for art hop Westerville find joy rest Play on the swings (added after I did!) Happy Sunday #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #the100dayproject2024 #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #collageart

56/100 - today I am… Grateful for a lovely Saturday Fulfilled with the turnout for Awakenings at Daylight Sleeeeeepy but so happy I got to see so many of my art peeps #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #grateful

Live from the Awakenings show #westerville #westervillearts

I had some thoughts on where I wanted to go with todays list and doodle. The image is inspired by the image of a friend. But as I perused my art journal and the last few pages I saw and thought about power and the places we turn to power up again. We all have (or don’t have) our spiritual places but how else or where else do you turn to recharge your battery? Me: 1. I have made a lot of art friends and they are powerful in their own ways. I draw from them daily. If they can keep going- I know that I can too. 2. Grounding- I never knew it had a name. My momma taught me. 3. Within- I recall many times I didn’t think I had even another ounce of effort and yet I was able ti push through 4. Listening to stories. I listened to Levar Burton read a story called The Coffin Maker by AnaMarie Curtis… about a kickazz woman named Stephani. After listening, I found and read it… it gave me a much needed power up for the day. How about you? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #powerUp 55/100

54/100 - what are your favorite things to do on rainy days? This piece got a little ugly and then pushed thru to become something I liked. Like the little dandelion that could 🙃 On rainy days I like to: 1. Sit and watch/listen to it. I really love a good downpour as long as I’m not driving and it’s not flooding 2. Pull out my journal and write 3. Take a nap 4. Splash through puddles 5. Let the rain hit my skin… but only when it’s warm. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #uglyart #collageart

A little fun… just because. Shine through 11 x 14 canvas #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #collaged #stencil #markmaking

53/100 - Unseen A more introspective list topic today… Do you ever feel unseen? I do. There was a time when I’d let those kind of feelings/thoughts guide me to the point of retreat but now I… 1. Tell whomever is making me feel that way 2. Document those feelings in art or via journaling so that I can coax out why I feel that way and reassess. Sometimes it’s me, not them. 3. Walk or workout- something about activity dissipates such feelings 4. Talk it out with a friend or therapist for a different perspective 5. Make sure I let others know I see THEM. I believe doing so has a way of coming back like a boomerang. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #artforthought #614artists

52/100 - what are your essentials? I decided to keep this list a bit more specific than initially planned because I don’t like to look at time so broadly. What are your essentials to having a good day or week? 1. A good night of undisturbed rest 2. Being off or leaving early at least once a week 3. A good commute to work 4. A tasty meal 5. Some form of exercise 6. Creating of some sort 7. Reasons to laugh and smile 8. Meditation/prayer time/Deep breathing 9. Everyone at work plays nice 🙃 10. Space for spontaneity How about you! #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #dothe100dayproject #the100dayproject2024 #artjournaling #intuitivedrawing

51/100 - if I were to list all the things I treasure most… it would vary based on the day. Some are intangible. All are golden. 1. My experience riding passenger trains as a kid 2. A vintage train case I got at a friends yard sale 3 Family photos I salvaged from a flooded basement 4. Crystal given to me by a favorite aunt 5. Moments of solitude 6. My family and framily 7. My faith that here is good in most people. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject

Day 50/100 of the 100 day project! I can hardly believe it. We are half way there! For this list, I thought about my happy place(s) Where are yours? Mine: @daylightartistcollective Home In the midst of a nap In company with the people I love In silence Sitting on a bench, people watching Near a body of water #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #myhappyplace❤

49/100 wow we are half way there! A meditation on grace. I’ve given some grace this week, advocated for some and I’ve needed some too. How has that looked? How does it look for you? Me: 1. A caring conversation and huge squeeze from members of the studio 2. Me saying- I need some grace 3. Grace filled conversations with two folks I had not given it to… but felt so relieved/fulfilled/lighter once I did. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #grace

48/100 I am normally able to start my project early in the day. But NOT this day. I’ve worked two days in a row until late in the evening and time… so as I list all the things I have done this week: Solved a major mystery at work Shepherded a few wayward sheep Been supportive of others Pushed my recovering knee to new heights Managed home Kept up with my art practice Used affirmations and motivational quotes to keep going I must remember… I am not invincible Rest is on deck #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #uglyart

47/100 - we are almost half way to the finish lineS and my little art journal is so scrumptious and bulky and beautiful and… and… so today I decided to list- ->what are 5 things you’ve done that you never thought you’d do 1. Become an artist 2. Be a member of an artist collective 3. Become a manager again 4. Spontaneously return to school 5. Get a knee replacement. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject

46/100 - what are you hesitant to do unless you can do it perfectly? There is some magic in staring things down and doing that which feels scary or challenging. I didn’t put the list on the page today… but contemplated all that I was personally hesitant to do: Draw hands Say NO Resolve conflicts Speak publicly Guess what? I’ve HAD to do all but one of these things this week. I did none of them perfectly but I did them anyway… with the same result. I survived. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #dothe100dayproject #the100dayproject2024 #collage #artjournaling

45 - a short list today They promised us a heckuva storm today. We didn’t get it where I live but we did get a rainbow. I didn’t see it though. I was too busy going down memory lane, pondering- What smells or sounds unlock memories or take you back in time? Coconut cake - The Easter’s of my youth Falling rain and thunderstorms- to when we used to play in the rain but when thunder and lightning came we had come in and sit inside, speaking in hushed voices. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #dothe100dayproject #the100dayproject2024

44/100 - see stories for the morphing What’s making you have to think a little harder than usual? Me: Remembering things. Like- did I take my allergy meds today? What’s next? The meaning of life without ice cream Which art to submit and where? Why isn’t there a mix of peanut, Carmel and peanut butter m&ms? 😂 Tell me yours! #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #fussycutting

43/100 Inspiration to keep going at a thing is everywhere and different for everyone. I wake up thinking about what art I’m going to put in my journal. I’m very excited about how it looks and feels and what will go on the next blank page… what mediums I’ll use. It’s what helps me do the project successfully every year… But also: Sunny days like today where I go out and mix with people A good meal… flavors and watching people cook at at my favorite restaurant where they use a josper oven. Silence. I’ve had a lot of time to myself today. I needed it. An excellent night of rest. A good laugh - SNL had some great offerings last night. * * * * * #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers # listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject

42/100 - I wish we had more… Time is always the obvious answer but in my case: More ways to thrive beyond capitalism More weekends than week days More sun in Ohio More love as action and people who believe in the power of the village. Original drawing on the swipe from Dec 2020. Eek. ****** #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject

A flip through of the first 41 days of my #100dayproject - I’ll share todays page by itself later. #the100dayproject Are you still doing it?

List 41/100 What is your favorite thing to do on a Friday night? Me: 1. Read my catalogs 2. Rest 3. Go to the studio 4. Hit up a favorite restaurant 5. Turn on some music and light candles to set the tone for the weekend 6. Put on relaxing clothes or lounge wear and put my hair up. How about you? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100dayproject #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject2024

Day 40 - What childhood meals felt like home… like love in a bowl… even if you don’t eat them now? I was talking to my husband about this last night and we chuckled because he didn’t eat many of the meals my mom made… thinking he didn’t like them. But he has tried some things since and changed his mind. Mine are: Tuna noodle casserole. I have to have applesauce with it. Chicken and dumplings from scratch Homemade Apple cobbler **I haven’t had any of them in years** #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100dayproject #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject2024

39/100 Keeping it simple today. Drawings torn from my old planner. Lately I… 🥰Have been thinking about cutting my hair. 🥰Have missed going for walks on the warm days. 🥰Have laughed til I cried 🥰Have been gathering with people off line 🥰Have told more people I love them #listersgottalist #mixedmediajournal #the100dayproject #dothe100dayproject #mixedmediaartjournal #collageart

38 List: think fast… what would make you jump for joy RIGHT NOW? Me: A surprise flight out of town to a beach A Blick shopping spree A piece of art selling Hitting the lotto… which I don’t play 😏😆 #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #jumpforjoy

37 List your favorite childhood vacations 1. We lived in the state of Delaware at the start of my childhood and some of my favorite vacations were us jumping in the station wagon and traveling to see my aunt and cousin in Manhattan or family in Ohio. We packed lots of food and our activity/books and our favorite songs to sing! 2. We traveled by train a lot too! My mom would rent a private room and I just loved the entire experience- watching the views go by, sleeping and waking up in our room, being served meals, the feel of the train on the tracks… the whole shebang. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #mixedmediaartjournal #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #traincar

Day 36 My focus this week is: 🥰Planning for my next art exhibit 🥰Resuming my studio schedule 🥰Prep for a class I’m taking soon 🥰Enjoying coffee instead of tea this week 🥰Monitoring my own work/life balance 🥰Finishing one of the works I started during my medical leave #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #fridayfeeling

Day 35 Todays list and art is an extension of a conversation I had the other day when something I said was misunderstood. I thought of my usual reactions when this happens but also applauded that I was able to immediately push past the defense mechanisms and clear the air. But to be honest, my normal go tos are: Anxiety/fear Over explaining Minimizing myself Anger at the person I’ve come a long way. Does anyone else experience this? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #misunderstanding

34/100 - what brings you calm? ✅ Teal ✅Music ✅Speaking my truth in the midst of storms ✅An uninterrupted nap ✅Candles/Incense ✅Meditation and prayer #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #fridayfeeling

33 What are you trusting right now? I found a pack of rub ons and used parts to explore this idea a little deeper. I am trusting: The journey I’m where I’m supposed to be right now My memories are as I recall them and are primed for analysis, dissection and art That my hearts posture of joy is the right one and the one to which I always return That new buds bloom when I prune back the old. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject

32- Today… On my birthday this year, I will: Buy myself something impractical. Today I ordered a cute blouse and some mixed media crayons in neon colors. Finish my daily creative early Celebrate with cake Order new earrings Make a candle Enjoy my favorite sandwich Make an effort to see people I haven’t seen in a while ✅ to all #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject #internationaldayofhappiness #happybirthdaytome

day 31 - old drawing made new. Original in my stories. Where does your mind wander when bored? For me it varies- I watch the clock Think about what I’ll do after whatever it is that is boring me Think about art and going to the studio or to Blick 😂 Transport to the past in someway. Burst into random songs How about you? Do you wander when bored? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject

30! An after/before makeover from an old drawing… a card I made and never sent. As I viewed my photo memories today… I pondered how memories have such a way of evoking that which you miss, that you don’t… and all that you still hope for and would gladly hang your heart upon. I listed today- What memories am I holding close right now?👇🏾 The colors that always make it to my canvas’ My 1st Grande when she was smaller The last time I danced Ideas I have had that need a re-awakening My brother who is not in the photos but whom I miss dearly and wish I could tell these things. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject

Day 29 - check the makeover of the drawing! Todays list: Where has love led you lately? It has led me to: Find new friends and connections Discover new art supplies To examine my heart and thoughts on a myriad of subjects ie self discovery To see things from new and various view points To settle and just be in the moment It has also led to a re-discovery of my love of words and music. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject

28/100 My day started with physical therapy following another knee procedure - exhausted me but I made sure to enjoy the sunshine in every place I found myself including my favorite Starbucks! Anyway is it really day 28? And is! #saturday #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100dayproject #the100dayproject #dothe100daychallenge #manipulationunderanesthia

27 - The life changing magic of… Having fun with a page and the rest of these things… #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #dothe100dayproject

26/100 What moments (if any) truly defined for you that you were an adult? When I moved into my first apartment- no roommates… just me. When I first colored my hair and did not consider what my mom would think 😂 The realization that some difficulties I faced were the result of my own choices and no one could save me- but me. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100dayproject #the100dayproject #artjournal

25 A quarter of the way through! For todays list I pondered… compared to when you were asked as a young person or even a year ago- How do you define success these days? I remember cars, kids and houses being on my list once upon a time…. But time (with the grace of age and wisdom)has a way of altering things if you live long enough. I call it a success to make it through a day without relying on resilience or grinning and bearing it… plus the things I listed. How about you? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100dayproject #the100dayproject

24 - what’s something you let go that once meant the world to you? I focused on things that I hoard or parts of my life I was too afraid to share. And- I might add- past loves certain dreams #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #birminghamink

23 - How do you treat yourself? My first inclination was to talk about my self care things… but the more I considered the question I thought about how I really treat myself… the remembering to care after me even as I care after others. The other stuff matters but can wait. What would you add? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage #treatyourself

22 hello and happy Sunday List prompt: I’m an introvert. Of course I’m always doing things out of my comfort zone. 🙃😂 but… Interacting with people I’m not certain like me is the most recent. It’s something I don’t like to do but sometimes the situation requires it. And even though I share it here sometimes- sharing my writing requires a level of comfort I don’t always have. But I do it anyway. Used an old drawing from the #tuac5minchallenge #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collage

21 List prompt: what did you dream? I used the thought of when I was a kid. Though not famous- I did one of them. 🥰 Used an old drawing from the #tuac5minchallenge #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #uglyartisstillart #collage

20 For the last few years I have made a doodle for international women’s day. This year have made two but wanted to include this one in my 100 day project. Here’s my list: who are some women you admire? 1. All the women at @daylightartistcollective 2. Faith Ringold 3. Frida Kahlo 4. Octavia Butler 5. Whitney Houston 6. All the women with who I have worked, gone to school with and maintain relationships with to this day. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #iwd #the100dayproject @dothe100dayproject

19 Today was something… but I made it, even as it flowed from good to meh. Prompt: I could really use _____ right now. Coffee A nap Shopping therapy A vacation #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject

Day 18 Old drawing on copy paper, given new life Collage scraps from last nights class list: List the things making you laugh Booo that Abbott is a rerun but I still laughed at Ava’s glasses 😂 #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #laughingisgoodforthesoul #collage

#17 It’s a beautiful day in the city and as I prepare for my #gelliprint class tonight and purge my old office for my new one. Her earring is from a mylar “welcome back” balloon I got in January- had to let them go but what a way to save the memory… Anyway- I decided to contemplate and list- favorite ways to take in a beautiful day. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #springday

16/100 I saw a pic of an old work friend who I remain close to and then thought of another and then my artist friends… my music friends, my poet friends… each leading down a winding road until I asked—beyond the obvious commonality- what makes whatever group(s) you belong to feel like an entire community? Not on my list- a sense of home What would you add? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #community #collage

#15 After the studio- i came home and completed my list of the day. My brain really connected to it. I have this habit… a blockage that says… don’t get too serious... I almost listed only the light-hearted but I had some things I was sitting with as I prepared mentally for the week. So, I flowed instead. What do you always want to remember? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject

Im working on this piece as a submission. It’s a piece that’s been sitting quietly in my mind yet coming together in my head in bits and pieces for months. After losing my person… my favorite big brother in 2022 and then caring for and losing my dad after two years in the midst of cancer and dementia- I lost sight of myself and sometimes painting that which moved me the most. I kept things small and unfocused but also therapeutic. I took a class about caring for the caregiver and was able to regain some things… but all the while this painting has been building itself in my mind. She finally escaped to a canvas. Is she painting? Is she trying to connect to her creativity? Is the loved one who needs her trumping any possibility of regaining the lost parts of herself? Of her practice? Of that which she loves? Of the others whom she loves also, including herself? Is the loved one there, even when they are not? So many questions. None of them have a good or necessarily right answers but my love of creating comes from the hard questions. It’s why I need it and why I do it. The questions don’t need answers. They just need a safe space for the asking. #painting #portraitpainting #selfcare #caregiver #caregiving #mixedmediaart #dementiaawareness #whocaresforthecaregiver

Happy Saturday! Hanging out at the studio during the cookie walk in Westerville… doing my list and… listening to music… which sparked my list today. 14/100 What music is moving you lately? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #westervillecookiewalk #uptownwesterville

So glad today was Friday! I was thinking about my escape from work before I got through the work day. And to be honest- I left off “scroll social media” as that is what I do when I need to escape and the other options are not available. What do you do when you need to escape for a bit? 13/100 #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #questionoftheday

Today was super busy… still I kept my commitment to myself and completed my list of the day. The face is one I drew on some packing paper from a pair of shoes I purchased last year. I rarely throw things away without trying to repurpose first. 🤷🏽‍♀️ What was great about YOUR day? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #day12

We have been having crazy town weather in Ohio. I went to bed early last night but was also awakened early by storms and tornado sirens. Then this morning at work was tough. So I got to thinking- if I could get a do-over- what would I run back… The morning. A beach vacation. An early bedtime so I can get some more sleep. Please and thanks and all very reasonable. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #dayeleven

It’s day 10 of the 100 day project! 🎊🎉 This is my 5th year doing the 100 day project and one thing is certain- it is a commitment. I’m trying to do better about keeping commitments I make to myself and my sketchbook practice and this project is one of them. I rarely let people down. I need to make sure that I always include myself in “people”. You know… the whole put on your oxygen mask first thing. Here are some things that have stalled my commitments to me lately. What causes YOU to break commitments to yourself? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #portraitdrawing

Day 9 and we are almost at the 10% mark! Today I decided to set my intentions for the week. The list includes: 1. Be happy 2. Deliver Art The two inform each other. One of my most cherished pieces went to a good home today. Super grateful about that. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #collagejournal

Day 8 of the 100 day challenge. I found myself reflecting and realizing just how grateful I’m feeling about several things. I’m grateful for: 1. The power of being seen 2. Getting to the studio 3. The sunshine we’ve had all weekend. That alone is golden. 😉 This face on a piece of deli paper(from the days when I first began trying to draw) received a much needed makeover. #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #sunday #sunshineinohio #repurposeuglyart

Todays list was- what is top of mind for you today? I completed it in a dark auditorium room at upper Arlington public library with pencil and power pastels from Jane Davenport! SNOW in Ohio was first on my mind today but also: The Resilience exhibit today What people thought of the podcast interview I need to do laundry Chai/coffee The show Im going to later Getting to the studio What was top of mind for you today? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #day7 #resilience #janedavenportmixedmedia

Well… since the podcast interview is out the bag I decided to keep my list topic light. What do you want to spend more time doing? I’m doing one of them tonight🙂 #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #day6

After a recent interview, feedback was shared about me. The interview went well but after listening to some of the comments I decided to base my list on the question- WHAT ARE SOME THINGS YOU HOPE PEOPLE SAY ABOUT YOU WHEN YOU’RE NOT IN THE ROOM? What say you? Day 5 - drawing from the #tuac5minchallenge #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #day5 #questionoftheday #listersgottalist #listers

A little late because work was crazy today but when I came out the sun was beaming and I decided to stop in Michaels since we have gained a bit more daylight. This got me to thinking about the shift in my behavior as the seasons change. I am always shedding old things in preparation for new. As the seasons shift- how will YOU? Do you? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #seasons #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #day4 #inmysketchbook

I had an entirely different list planned for today but this morning I received a message from my studio mate about a video I made for her elementary students about my daily sketchbook practice. I shed happy tears seeing the sweetest images of kids creating alongside “video me” and just felt utterly warm and grateful. It gave me all the feels and I paused to reflect on everything that has given me similar happy emotions this week- like the joy of reuniting with my 100 day project friends! So I ask- what’s giving YOU all the feels lately? #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #day3 #inmysketchbook #allthefeels

Todays list is about managing overwhelm (drawing from an old #tuac5minchallenge ). Do you recognize it when it shows up at your door? I am always working to assess how I’m managing stressors and sometimes even in the midst of good things- overwhelm is a thing. Do you have ways to manage overwhelm when it surfaces? Take the poll 🥰 #100daysofListsDoodlesCollagewithElle #100daychallenge #listers #listersgottalist #ellerachellart #mixedmediaartjournal #mixedmediaart #dothe100daychallenge #the100dayproject #uglyartisstillart #day2

Today is the start of the 100 day project. I’m so excited to see some of my friends return! Boy did I go back and forth with what I wanted to do but I finally landed with something I’ve been saying I was going to do but never did- listing. I used to regularly participate in 30 days of lists and I miss it so much! My project will be 100 days of lists and will incorporate doodles, collage via an endless pile of drawings that didn’t make the cut and fodder. Todays list was informed by a stamp laying on my desk- Priority Follow my hashtag if you’d like to join me: 100ListsDoodlesCollageswithERA #30lists #listersgottalist #mixedmediajournal #the100dayproject #dothe100dayproject Do you make lists?

1. Despite my original intent- I spent most of today at home watching YouTube videos, drawing and enjoying a very lite Saturday. I produced these two littles. 2. Later I went to see my art friends Mahleah and Manda at their show at Hayley Gallery. Both have up incredible work and you should go see it! #saturday #artpractice #mixedmediaart #earrings #hayleygallerynewalbany

It snowed tonight. Like 6-7 inches in a very short amount of time. And guess what? I went to the movies to see American Fiction- a most excellent movie imo and very thought provoking. Then we came home and I finished a drawing in my sketchbook. This was all play with one of my new flower stencils and minimal concern for perfection. Can you tell? #friday #westerville #sketchbookart #sketchbookart #sketchbookpractice #sideeye #flowerart #stencilgirl #artforfun

I am pleased to share that some of my art will be featured in Stories of Resilience, a group show at the Upper Arlington Library curated by @donteseyes I even made it on to the flyer. <3 #upperarlington #localartist #storiesofresilience #mixedmediaartist

1. Old. 2.New. 3. My new stamp from Forest Fox Press @forestfoxpress Also had a great time at social night at @daylightartistcollective with the peeps!

No fancy caption. Just up too late on a school night after watching the halftime show (but not the game)… one might say I was caught up 🙃 and decided this sketchbook I found needs an entry and some color play. And done. #watercolor #gouache #mixedmedia #painting #portraitart #intuitiveart #expressiveart #cbusartist #texturedart #colorplay

What a day. An enjoyable one. Some of it spent at home enjoying the sunshine. Some in the studio recording a video about my sketchbook practice, rewriting my bio after having an epiphany about my art, and some watching a live African drumming show with a friend who loves the arts like me. After it all I came home and finished this girl in my sketchbook over some writing about experiencing anxiety over random things while still reminding myself that I will always get dressed, get out there and be visible. The worst I can do is fail but more importantly- I did show up. Boom. (I don’t know why that word effect was necessary but it popped in my head 😂). Good day. #saturday #westerville #sketchbookart #writemybio #flatlay #sketchbookart #sketchbookpractice