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DrawTogether with WendyMac is designed to foster creativity, connection, and education through art for kids. It incorporates meditation, historical insight, life stories of artists, creative problem-solving, social emotional learning, personal well-being, and community building through drawing and art projects, with resources for educators and a focus on nurturing curiosity and understanding.

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Day 9. Delight: NATURE!

3537 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Nature
  1. Nature is full of variety and no two plants or objects are exactly the same.
  2. Nature journaling can bring a sense of peace and a deeper connection to the world around us.
  3. Drawing the natural world offers endless possibilities, from contour drawings to colorful painterly styles.
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Day 14. Fun Lesson: HOW TO HAVE FUN... DRAWING (Closed Eyes, Alternate Hand)

2928 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Community Creativity Lessons Challenges
  1. 30-Day Drawing Habit involves fun drawing lessons with no tests or rules, encouraging experimentation and new perspectives.
  2. Drawing should be fun, and to keep it that way, focus on playfulness, connection, and flow while letting go of perfectionism and judgement.
  3. Having fun while drawing helps retrain the brain to focus on positive things, promotes wellbeing, and can replace the urge to seek entertainment on social media.

Take a Breath

2869 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Creativity Meditation Community
  1. Drawing can be a calming and meditative exercise that helps us be present and process our feelings.
  2. Taking the time to pause and engage in simple drawing exercises can help alleviate stress and overwhelm.
  3. Coloring and drawing activities have been shown to have similar benefits to meditation in reducing anxiety and improving mood.

Day 18. Fun Lesson: LIGHT & SHADOW

2731 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing
  1. Light and shadow are important in drawing to create depth and dimension
  2. Understanding value, or how lightness or darkness is portrayed, is crucial for creating realistic art
  3. Practice and experimenting with light and shadow can help improve your drawing skills

Judge a Book by Its Cover

2456 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Sculpture
  1. The importance of judging books by their covers and appreciating the art of book design.
  2. Engaging with a creative community to continue drawing and fostering inspiration.
  3. Exploring the fun and imagination of creating fake book covers as a creative exercise.

Artist's Collections

2279 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration History Inspiration Creativity Objects
  1. Artists collect a variety of items and use them as inspiration for their art.
  2. The history of collecting dates back to ancient civilizations and evolved into private collections displayed in Cabinets of Curiosity.
  3. Personal collections often hold sentimental value and can reflect the values and aspirations of the collector.

Day 28. DRAWN JOURNALING

2240 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Visual storytelling Artist Features
  1. Feedback and reflection are important for growth and improvement in creative practices.
  2. Drawn journaling is a practice that combines images and words to reflect on daily experiences or document them.
  3. Examples from artists like Maira Kalman, Raymond Pettibon, and Janice Lowry provide inspiration for experimenting with drawn journaling.

Drawing A Life

2122 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Artist Creativity Inspiration
  1. Ruth Asawa's drawing practice started on her family's farm, developing her motor skills and creativity.
  2. During World War 2 internment, Ruth Asawa honed her drawing skills with support from animators and using found materials.
  3. Ruth Asawa's consistent drawing practice at her kitchen table, amidst family life, reflects the importance of a creative space and daily commitment.

Day 29. Look How Far We've Come.

1592 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Reflection Lessons
  1. The Grown-Ups Table 30-Days of Drawing will continue after the 30 days with more drawing lessons and prompts for members.
  2. The post reflects on the numerous drawing lessons and activities completed over the past 28 (29) days.
  3. Reflection is powerful in learning, deepening understanding, and paving the way for future learning.

Mixing Colors 101

1336 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration History Techniques
  1. The color wheel is the foundation of color mixing, composed of primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.
  2. Understanding the history of color theory helps to appreciate the significance of the color wheel.
  3. Primary colors (red, yellow, blue), secondary colors (orange, violet, green), and complementary colors play key roles in color mixing and relationships.

GO BIG!

1297 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Composition Technique Inspiration
  1. Visual composition in drawing is key to achieving the desired impact of your artwork, focusing on elements like focal point, balance, movement, and interestingness.
  2. Drawing big can push you out of your comfort zone and lead to more interesting and engaging artwork, as you pay closer attention to details and take up more space in your drawing.
  3. Taking inspiration from artists like Georgia O'Keefe can encourage you to experiment, push boundaries, and capture the essence of your subject in a unique and captivating way.

GUT Visiting Artist: Gretchen Rubin

1257 implied HN points • 22 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Creativity Senses Drawing Inspiration Community
  1. Gretchen Rubin highlights the link between creativity and happiness, showing how it boosts mood, energy, and social connections.
  2. She shares about her sources of creative inspiration, like reading and visiting the Met museum, and how those experiences lead to new projects.
  3. Gretchen suggests a creative exercise of keeping a Five-Senses Journal to spark memories, ideas, and gratitude through daily sensory experiences.