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Creating for Fun

08 Wednesday Feb 2012

Posted by timcoffeyart in Art, Blogging, Creating Equals Playing, If Flowers Could Talk

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Creating Equals Playing, Inspirational

Art and Alchemy

29 Thursday Dec 2011

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One of my favorite things to do is experiment with new techniques in creating art.

It can be a bit like alchemy, trying to find the right combinations of substances to create something new. Sometimes all I get is a big mess, and other times it pays off big time with results I couldn’t have imagined.

One of the seeds I will plant in the new year is the seed of experimentation – and I plan to show some of my results in the future on this blog.

Zentangles

20 Tuesday Dec 2011

Posted by timcoffeyart in Art, Art Supplies, Craft Project, Creating Equals Playing

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Art, Books, Creating Equals Playing, daily drawing exercises, Inspiration

Today’s post comes from Joanne Fink. I know a few of you who have subscribed to this blog have an interest in Zentangles. Yesterday, I received information about this book by Joanne Fink, featuring her drawing and patterning techniques.

The following letter is from Joanne Fink. She gave me permission to post this:

“Dear Friends & Family,

Three years ago, I began a new stage of my creative journey when I was introduced to the wonderful world of Zentangle®. I enjoyed ‘tangling’ for a couple of weeks, then returned to my calligraphic roots and started incorporating patterns into my letterforms and designs. Since I was inspired by Zentangle, I called my new style “Zenspirations™”, and began teaching others how to enhance their work with simple patterns. I had never worked with a mono-line pen before, but quickly became so enamored with all of Sakura’s wonderful pens that I became a ‘Sakura Fanatic’, and filmed a series of videos showing how I use their tools to create my Zenspirations art. You can find them on Sakura’s website, or by clicking on the links below.
In addition to the videos, I’ve designed and licensed lots of Zenspirations products for the craft market, and Inspired Journey items for the stationery and gift market. My new book, Zenspirations Letters & Patterning, was introduced by Design Originals at the Craft & Hobby Show in July. My publisher is offering a “Friends & Family” 20% discount to anyone who wants to order the book between now and January 2, 2012. Just click this link:
BUY NOW    and put in the promo code “zensp” at checkout.
And for those of you who are looking for last minute holiday gifts, please check out my new magnetic jewelry design inserts for Magnabilities at http://www.magnabilities.com/store/design-inserts-licensed-c-3_1213_1109.html. The Christmas designs (see samples below) are available now, and my monogram inserts will be available soon.
Thanks for helping me get the word out about the book, jewelry and videos… I really appreciate it.
Happy Holidays!
Joanne”
ZENSPIRATIONS™ VIDEO LINKS:
 
1.       Zenspirations Patterning Techniques with Joanne Fink
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhXb6my65fw&hd=1
2.       Zenspirations Shape & Edge Patterning with Joanne Fink
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cuekq4lFUo&hd=1
3.       Zenspirations Patterned Monograms with Joanne Fink
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC-JULE4T8A&hd=1
4.       Zenspirations Borders & Frames with Joanne Fink
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZJ9SpSukeQ&hd=1
5.       Sakura Fanatic with Joanne Fink
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBlVBnVHHuE&hd=1
6.       Zenspirations Koi Watercolor Painting with Samantha Trattner (Joanne’s daughter)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KczCST5FGnw&hd=1
Hope you enjoy the videos… you can see other great videos on Sakura’s website: www.sakuraofamerica.com.
________________

The Good Tornado

17 Saturday Dec 2011

Posted by timcoffeyart in Creating a Character, Finny and Wood, Inspirational Doodles

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Art, Blogging, Creating Equals Playing, Finny and Wood, Inspirational, Writing

Is it possible for a tornado to be a good thing?

I felt like a tornado this morning, and it led to this idea! I’ve decided to embrace my good tornado. There’s a lot of stuff floating around in my head that needs to get done, but some things are just going to have to keep spinning until the time is right to put them into action. This drawing is about learning to live in the moment in spite of the tornado of responsibilities and possibilities raging in the mind.

The Arrival

19 Saturday Nov 2011

Posted by timcoffeyart in Art, Blogging, Creating a Character, Creating Equals Playing, daily doodle, Finny and Wood, Writing

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Art, blog, Creating Equals Playing, Writing

The goose that laid the golden egg could be anywhere up here!

The Whole World Writing, Creating Art, Music, Crafting

21 Friday Oct 2011

Posted by timcoffeyart in Art, daily doodle, Inspirational Doodles, Music, Writing

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Art, Creating Equals Playing, Inspirational, Music, Writing

What if everyone in the whole world spent 20 minutes every day creating something to make the world a better place for everyone?

I have this idea that if people were focused every day on expressing themselves through writing, creating art, music, crafts, building, or performing, the world would be a better place. Maybe it’s just a silly, naive notion, and I have no idea how such a thing would be possible to orchestrate. But it made me feel good to think about the possibility of everyone in the whole world writing, playing music, sculpting, journaling, playing, singing, gardening and doodling every single day. I think it could go a long way to making people happier with our lives. It could be a cure for depression. Maybe WordPress is on its way to making that happen some day!

Creating Equals Playing

17 Monday Oct 2011

Posted by timcoffeyart in Art, Creating Equals Playing, Journal, Writing

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Art, Creating Equals Playing, Daily doodle, Writing

Today I’m posting another Creating Equals Playing doodle. I was inspired to continue with this theme by a recent post called “Taking a Load Off”, by Janece of The Wild Pomegranate Blog. I’ve added her blog to my blog roll.

http://thewildpomegranate.com/

Janece had spoken about how surrounding yourself with positivity can lead to more positivity. Sometimes negativity and self-criticism can creep into one’s creative process. When I first started this blog I had a lot of self-doubt, and I was fortunate that I found my way onto a positive path in creating these posts.

The idea of creating without goals was inspired by something Dr. Stewart Brown said in an interview. Play is extremely important to the health of the human brain, and there are many types of play. He mentioned a whole list of activities that can be play, including writing and creating artwork. The most important factor that determines whether an activity is play rather than work is whether or not there is a goal in the activity. If the players are playing to win, then it becomes work. If you intend to achieve something, it’s not the kind of play he is talking about. If you are putting yourself under stress with the intention of the activity leading to an achievement of a goal, then it can no longer be considered play, and it is not tapping into the part of the brain that is stimulated by play. I think everyone needs to play more whether it’s social play or laughing and joking with people, playing games, or creating something.

This blog is my way of playing at creating, and I need to be remind myself to keep it as a playful activity for myself.

Creating Equals Playing

02 Sunday Oct 2011

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Creating Equals Playing, Daily doodle, Journal, Writing

I decided to post something playful today, and what could be more playful than a pack of puppies?

It got me thinking about starting a new category of playful drawings. There will be times that I just want to have fun with drawings, and it gave me the idea of doing an ongoing playful series of drawings called Creating Equals Playing.

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