Episode 424 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — thoughts on the spiral of 2020, on the movement up and down and in and out, plus, some drawing time

In this episode of the CMP, it’s all about the spiral. The spiral is a motif that recurs again and again for me, right along with squares and concentric (bullseye) circles. But the spiral is unique. It is different. It can be used negatively, but in a journal, the presence of a spiral can be inherently settling, mindful, and present.

Draw Along Timed Drawing

The drawing I started while recording this show was this inspiration pick from Sktchy.

 

Mentioned in this Episode (or Related)

• Mindfulness By Any Other Name (385)
• Filling Space
• Lynda Barry’s Syllabus
• Lynda Barry’s Making Comics

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
  • Zebra Fudes (good for filling in)
  • Pentel Fudes
  • Micron 08 (larger nib good for thicker lines or filling in small-medium spaces)
  • Micron 01 (favorite for drawing)
  • Micron Sampler (6 count)

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