Creative To Do Lists
Since recently I’ve had little time to make art, I got the idea to make creative to-do lists in my moleskine. The idea was to do an experimental page each morning, and since it was only a to-do list, I felt no inhibitions about creating a great work of art. It was merely a chance to experiment with different media.
Each day that I did a new page, I immediately felt a weight lifted off my shoulders and was able to go about my day with new energy. Now I’m trying to decide if I should continue the habit. Am I the only one who is constantly tinkering with my schedule, hoping to find the perfect creative routine?
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I'm an artist who makes humorous quilts and drawings and shares a studio in an old peanut butter factory with my husband who is also an artist and sculptor. You can also see more of my art at PamRuBert.com
No, you are not alone. I am constantly trying to cram some creativity in to my schedule. I can do the writing creativity, but the drawing is harder. I am not sure why, but suspect I haven’t found the perfect medium. Love the idea of creative to do lists.
I am always trying to find a better way to organize my life and my time. Since my husband’s retirement and my elderly Mom’s confinement in a skilled care home, I have a totally different life….or should I say I really have no life. It is frustrating, to say the least, but I can think of lots worse ways to live, so I am happy to have what I have!
xo
I am always tinkering too.. and as you I find that if I at least doodle a bit during the day everything goes smoother.. I love the idea of starting a day off with a sketch..
I am passing this idea along to my daughter. She is the queen of to-do lists, and incorporating the creative element could make it even more rewarding than just marching through the list. Your enthusiasm for daily creativity is inspiring.
Thanks everyone!
We all need help with motivation once in a while. I hope your daughter likes the idea too, Christine.
xoxo
pam
Me too. Me too. I think making these tiny little trim sail adjustments keep things interesting, a and I hope, move us just tinily along the right path. PS LOVE that sewing machine in the later post.
been doing to do lists in my sketch molie too…but i am going to paint over them to make interesting background…then draw on them…double duty moleskine!