Episode 419 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — more thoughts on prompts, prompt sets, prompt-driven inspiration, and the little spark or thrill that sometimes comes from the random quality of a prompt-driven challenge
In this episode of the CMP, continued discussion of prompts, especially thoughts on how the random quality of a prompt set might provide just the bit of added challenge and excitement you enjoy. This discussion is a continuation of the one started in Episode 418 and relates to the #illustrateyourweek challenge with the Creativity Matters Podcast group at Facebook. (We’re in Week 6 right now.)
There is also a book review of Make Art Where You Are (Guided Sketchbook): A Travel Sketchbook and Guide by Courtney Cerruti. I was able to check this out from the library using Hoopla, and I really enjoyed seeing Courtney’s landscapes (especially). I think you will really enjoy looking at Make Art Where You Are. (Note: I said in the show that it was about 67 pages in the app; Amazon’s publication notes do say it is 120 pages.)
The drawing I started while recording this show was this inspiration pick from Sktchy — a girl in a cute superhero costume. I started this drawing during the timed segment, and it was just too small. So I restarted, much larger, and I’m glad I did. I really enjoyed doing this one. The inspiration photo has a great color balance, too. It was really tempting to use color after the sketch!
Mentioned in this Episode (or Related)
- Make Art Where You Are (Guided Sketchbook): A Travel Sketchbook and Guide (Courtney Cerruti)
- One Color a Day Sketchbook: A Daily Art Practice and Visual Diary (a new release by Courtney Cerruti)
- Episode 240: Considering Copic (has When Wanderer’s Cease to Roam in it)
- Episode 232: Wander (doesn’t have the book in it, but still a favorite show)
- When Wanderers Cease to Roam: A Traveler’s Journal of Staying Put (Vivian Swift)
- Episode 352: Draw Your Day
- Draw Your Day (Samantha Dion Baker)
- 365 Days: A Diary (Julie Doucet)
- Episode 325: Ordinary Life
Tools
- Uni-Gel Alpha Shaker pencil (mine is listed as “slightly firm” – but it’s super cushy; they do come in other softness/hardness ratings. I really do love this shaker!)
- Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser, Large, White (these things disappear like socks; you can never have too many white erasers lying around)
- Moleskine Art Sketchbook (what I’m using for regular drawing)
- Moleskine Art Sketchbook — the REALLY big one — A3 (11.75″ x 16.5″)
- Micron Pens
- Sktchy app for inspiration photos
Show Information:
- Patreon page – support the CMP and get access to some special things
- Buy me a Coffee with Ko-Fi
- Amazon wishlist
- Creativity Matters Group at Facebook
- oamyoamy at Instagram
- Try Creative Bug with the Living a More Creative Life: 30 Ways in 30 Days class
- Try Trello
- Guitar music: Nicholai Heidlas on SoundCloud
