{"id":54705,"date":"2023-01-30T08:12:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T13:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/?p=54705"},"modified":"2023-12-19T08:36:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T13:36:09","slug":"the-power-of-starting-simple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/the-power-of-starting-simple\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Starting Simple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Power-of-Starting-Simple-Pinterest-677x1024.jpg\" alt=\"simple drawing patterns, art journal line drawing, simple pattern ideas\" class=\"wp-image-54766\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Wonderful, Creative You: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is the simplest thing I could do artistically right now? I&#8217;ve found this is such a powerful question for my art practice. I don&#8217;t ask: What masterpiece could I make? We need to build our skills over time. <strong>You&#8217;re not going to reach those big creative goals if you don&#8217;t reach the little ones first.\u00a0<\/strong>Plus, I love layering simple things to make something magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Power of Starting Simple\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WbMT5zE4eQ4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And I find that as I focus on process, I gain mastery more quickly without the pressure from the inner critic.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also really appreciate a minimal approach to art journal pages sometimes.  We don&#8217;t need to fill every inch. Our work needs room to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Simple-Line-Drawing-Art-Journal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Simple-Line-Drawing-Art-Journal.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Simple-Line-Drawing-Art-Journal-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Simple-Line-Drawing-Art-Journal-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why I love to work on simple little ideas &#8211; I&#8217;ll cut little swirling shapes out of a circle, or explore watercolor dashes that move from one side of the page to another. Another day I&#8217;ll draw my dog, trying to capture the graceful turn of his paw before he shifts in his sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Paper-Cut-Watercolor-Exploration-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Paper-Cut-Watercolor-Exploration-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Paper-Cut-Watercolor-Exploration-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, I find I&#8217;ve created a treasure trove of beautiful bits and pieces. I love to put them together and see how they &#8220;speak&#8221; to each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"913\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mixing-Simple-Drawing-Patterns.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mixing-Simple-Drawing-Patterns.jpg 894w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mixing-Simple-Drawing-Patterns-480x490.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 894px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes this leads to ideas for larger works I compose on paper, but often it leads to collage, and often in my art journals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Line-Drawing-Art-Journal-Pages.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Line-Drawing-Art-Journal-Pages.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Line-Drawing-Art-Journal-Pages-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Line-Drawing-Art-Journal-Pages-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes simple lines, writing about your feelings, or a natural pattern is all a journal page needs. These simple things lead to further creative action, and when we layer simple things, they gain depth and beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;d love the idea of making simple things, check out my class: The Simplest Thing Journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/shop\/the-simplest-thing-journal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Simplest-Thing-Journal-Bar-1024x253.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Simplest-Thing-Journal-Bar-980x242.jpg 980w, https:\/\/mindfulartstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Simplest-Thing-Journal-Bar-480x119.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope that you enjoy these tips on starting simple. I&#8217;d love to hear what helps you do the simplest thing and create more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creatively Yours, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Wonderful, Creative You: What is the simplest thing I could do artistically right now? I&#8217;ve found this is such a powerful question for my art practice. I don&#8217;t ask: What masterpiece could I make? We need to build our skills over time. 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