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Goody goody Gumdrop Day! Who doesn’t smile at the memory of a gumdrop or landing on Candyland’s Gumdrop Pass and Gumdrop Mountain? Goody goody tidbits: Gumdrops are an American invention. Gumdrops are most eaten in the winter. The first Gumdrops became popular and were named in the mid 1800’s. Modern Gumdrops, which are softer, are credited to chemist and candy manufacturer Percy Trusdale, aka the Gumdrop King. Art prompt: Gumdrops from #oodlesofdoodleschallenge #nationalgumdropday #gumdropday #linesketch #lineartist #linedrawings #illustrationdaily #nashvilleartist #surelysimpleart #illustratie #asketchaday #1340art #adrawingaday #markerdrawing #markerartist #illustrationhowl #artistocratia #womenwhodraw #64millionartists #happyart #glitterpens #patterndesigner #surfacepatterns #patternmaker #patternlicious #patternlove #surfacepatterndesign

It can be difficult, working as an artist, generally we are solitary creatures and very sensitive. Most of us struggle with thinking we are not good enough. But believe me when I tell you, you are so much more than you think. Your soul, your spirit, you art is unique... There is no one else that can think or feel or be the way you are and that is reflected in your art. Do your thing, put your art out there, and love what and who you are . . . . . . . . #originalartwork #annasfunkyart #artfromtheheart #64millionartists #artforsalebyartist #artonline #artworld_daily #intuitiveartist #artmakesmehappy #artcommunity #artcollections #dontquit #nevergiveup #dreambig #bepatient #neverquit #strongmind #dontgiveup #selfbelief #bethebestyou #positivethinking #intuition #dailyaffirmations #spiritualjourney #mindful #spiritualguidance #believeinyourself #innerwork #spiritualquotes #lifepath

#TheWeeklyChallenge #64MillionArtists Sound Prompt

❤ Happy Valentines to you and yours ❤ Feeling the Love today and saying Thank You to all the great and good people who support Kids Kreate ❤ We are lucky and happy to have such wonderful folk in our lives ❤ . . . ❤ We especially love #brixtonlibrary #brixtontatelibrary @lambeth_council @yellowqube1 and @stationhall_hernehill for supporting children and families through the provision of space for weekly free creativity at our Art Club We could not do this without you ❤ . . . ❤You make a lot of children and families very happy . . . ❤ Big Thanks also to our Sponsors this year @sevenc3 who brought a bounty of art materials to @yellowqube1 on Wednesday ❤ They helped the kids to decorate and embellish their Tote Bags, aren't they FAB! ❤ . . . Lots of Love from the team at Kids Kreate xxx . . . #kidskreate #brixton #lambeth #southlondon #tulsehill #hernehill #loughboroughjunction #southlondonparents #brixtomums #lambethcouncil #lambethschoolspartnership #lambethlabour #brixton_mamas #lambethschools #artmatters #getyourkidsintoart #kidsarethebestartists #kidsmakethebestart #londonwithkids #londonforfree #freecommunityevents #tatekids #64millionartists #volunteer #volunteering

"Wherever you go, go with all your heart." – Confucius Happy ♥️ Valentines ♥️Day! #happyvalentines2020 #linedrawings #illustrationdaily #ilovehearts #heartart #ilovehearts #lovehearts #ihavethisthingwithhearts #nashvilleartist #portfolioclub #linesketch #lineartist #linedrawings #illustrationdaily #surelysimpleart #surelysimplecolor #illustratie #asketchaday #adrawingaday #illustrationhowl #artistocratia #doodleadayfeb #patternart #patterndesigner #1340art #adrawingaday #womenwhodraw #64millionartists #blackandred

#64millionartists #theweeklychallenge Week2 The Sound of this Place. It has to be the sound of the waves, heard from the pier, the place I’d drag Sam to, in her wheelchair, bundled up with scarves and blankets, tucked into her waterproof poncho, hoping she liked it, not knowing what else to do but take her back to the sound she grew up with, waves dragging shingle up and down the beach. #fuckms

Last minute work flew in today for some social media graphics with valentine food puns ... Sat here sketching out a few ideas has left us nothing but HUNGRY ! What’s your favourite foody valentine pun? (Also the @ohuhuart pens are the nicest for sketching and getting some colour onto a page that we have found #justsaying ) : : #valentine #foodpun #letstacoboutit #loveyoualatte #muahroominmyheartforyou #pizzamyheart #yourecool #muffincomparestoyou #muffin #drawing #sketch #doodles #lovefood #foodlovers #lovefromfood #food #hungry #dinnertime #ohuhumarkers #ohuhu #ohuhubrushmarkers #art #sketchbook #64millionartists #foodiesofinstagram #foodies #doodle #thisiswork #straightouttasketchbook

An invitation to come along to the first Creative Cafe Event in Bath -calling poets, creative's, makers and friends to Do Think Share in the spirit of #64millionartists where creative challenges are set each week online -here join together at Claremont Community Centre #sharing

“The world is a rose, smell it, and pass it to your friends.” – Persian Proverb Art prompt: Rose. #springyourflorals #seasonalfloralchallenge #floralart #ihavethisthingwithflowers #flowerart #flowersketch #drawingflowers #100daysofflowers #flowersyourway #ourplanetweek #portfolioclub #linesketch #lineartist #linedrawings #illustrationdaily #nashvilleartist #surelysimpleart #illustratie #asketchaday #1340art #adrawingaday #markerdrawing #markerartist #illustrationhowl #artistocratia #womenwhodraw #64millionartists #28februaryflowers #roseart

The Weekly Challenge 2020, 10th February - Sound of This Place Just after midnight last night I looked out the window to see a beautiful supermoon big beautiful bold I closed my eyes and listened #TheWeeklyChallenge #64MillionArtists

What’s the sound of this place? #64millionartists #theweeklychallenge #thejanuarychallenge #sound #creativity

A whole day in just 60 seconds From the sound of the alarm to the sounds of the last steps of the day... love @kevsmakes response to this week’s challenge! What’s the sound of you place? #64millionartists #TheWeeklyChallenge #thejanuarychallenge #sound

Just 2 days before we find out if we have won this prestigious award for our #artsonprescription project Winners announced on valentines DAY! https://forthearts.org.uk/three-rivers-district-council-making-it/

Don't give up, even when things seem impossible. Keep going even when things don't go the way you think they should. We learn through failure and nothing happens quickly or first time; we need to practice and learn and fail, over and over. Eventually it will all come together and you will reap the benefits of your success. Until then, be patient and enjoy the ride!

#theweeklychallenge #64millionartists 10th Feb - My Day in 60 seconds. A great chance to do something new with Audacity

A brilliant morning of provocation, reflection and discussion at the 64 Million Artists roundtable event exploring digital creativity-based interventions and mental health. #64millionartists #64MAdigital #everydaycreativity

Weekly Creative Challenge time! What is the sound of this place? Can you capture the sounds around you without using images? (Had to attach the wee vid tho!) Ciara Did you 'ear 'er? Shards of hail like nails in a pail Almighty din like pins in a tin Wee bit scary like bad karma Exciting though - I love the drama. #TheWeeklyChallenge #64MillionArtists

#64millionartists #theweeklychallenge And I thought I was in a quiet spot!!

#allheartled #theweeklychallenge #64millionartists #thesoundoftheplace

The sound of this place ❤ #64millionartists

Some more mixed media pieces created by my Monday morning art class, 'Create it' in #rickmansworth . . . . . . . . #acrylicpainting #annasfunkyart #acrylicart #painting #creativeherts #hyoc2020 #acylic #acrylicsoncanvas #acrylicpour #abstractexpressionism #abstractartwork #abstraction #abstractlovers #modernpainting #abstractionism #abstractarts #moderngallery #artclassroom #artworkshop #artday #studentart #artlessons #studioart #artteaching #newskills #hvafmembers #hertscreatives #competitionseason #64millionartists @threeriversdc

Some of the mixed media pieces created by my talented art students at 'Create it' in #rickmansworth @threeriversdc

#64millionartists weekly challenge, the sound of this place - jackdaws, which outnumber the robins, with a background of hail, wind and rain today.

Word image piece ' words, words, words' #64millionartists #mondayChallenge #poetry #language

The Sound of This Place ! ',words,words words' #64millionartists #The Monday Challenge #poetry #wordimage #soundscapes

This week's challenge is to capture the sounds of your place. If you are deaf or hearing impaired, could you choose a different sense to capture the personality of your chosen place? What does it smell like? What are the tastes, sights or textures around you? #64MillionArtists

This week’s challenge is set by Gordon Baxter. Gordon has taken inspiration from Chiarra Luzzana’s “The Sound of City” project (google it! It's super cool! ), and challenges you to capture the sounds of the place where you live. What story do they tell? Close your eyes and just listen for a few moments… Can you capture the sounds around you without using images? You might choose to write a short poem or story that describes the sounds, or spend a couple of minutes recording the sounds using a voice recorder, or by taking a video on your phone (and blocking out the camera.) Could you use the sounds of this place to create some music? You might choose to use your recordings in a musical composition – or use the place as your percussion! If you are deaf or hearing impaired, could you choose a different sense to capture the personality of your chosen place? What does it smell like? What are the tastes, sights or textures around you? #TheWeeklyChallenge #64MillionArtists #TheJanuaryChallenge #Creativity #TheSoundOfThisPlace

This week's challenge is set by Gordon Baxter, and is inspired by @ChiaraLuzzanas 'The Sound of City' project: vimeo.com/190947830. Close your eyes and just listen for a few moments…can you capture the sounds around you, without using images? #64MillionArtists The Weekly Challenge 2020, 10th February - Sound of This Place This week’s challenge is set by Gordon Baxter, a user-experience consultant from the East Neuk of Fife. Gordon has taken inspiration from Chiarra Luzzana’s “The Sound of City” project (https://vimeo.com/190947830) and challenges you to capture the sounds of the place where you live. What story do they tell? Close your eyes and just listen for a few moments… Can you capture the sounds around you without using images? You might choose to write a short poem or story that describes the sounds, or spend a couple of minutes recording the sounds using a voice recorder, or by taking a video on your phone (and blocking out the camera.) Could you use the sounds of this place to create some music? You might choose to use your recordings in a musical composition - or use the place as your percussion! If you are deaf or hearing impaired, could you choose a different sense to capture the personality of your chosen place? What does it smell like? What are the tastes, sights or textures around you? Find the full challenge: http://dothinkshare.com/the-weekly-challenge/the-weekly-challenge-2020-10th-february-the-sound-of-this-place/ Share on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using #TheWeeklyChallenge #64MillionArtists Have fun and get creative!

Repair Cafe. #64MillionArtists. #TheWeeklyChallenge Linen tablecloth with a few holes and marks. I’m doing visible repairs, wherever they’re needed. It might be a long job. As will repairing the roof after today’s storm....

.... my own little project to restore something - fitting in with @64millionartists first weekly challenge of 2020 ... i’m making progress slowly but surely & i’m in love with decorating my little home ... #64millionartists #creative #artsandcrafts #candles #incense #home #bythewater #boatyard #caravan #cute #cosy #floral #giraffeseverywhere #decorating #headspace #selfcare #love #positiveenergy #aworkinprogress

#64MillionArtists Had another go at painting with watercolours. Never how I picture them in my head but enjoyed having a go.

Not sure if this one is finished yet. I'll sit with it for a few days and see what it says to me. Yes I'm one of those intuitive artists that listens to their paintings - part of my process is to just sit and look! Anyone else do this? . . . . . . . #artoninstagram #annasfunkyart #art2020 #artinspiration #coolart #artworld #artoninsta #arttoday #arty #originalart #artwork #acrylicpainting #acrylicpaint #acrylicart #acryliccolors #acryliconcanvas #acrilicpainting #hertsarts #acryl #acrylicartwork #acryliccolor #64millionartists #abstractlandscape #contemporarypainting #studiowall #underpainting #ontheeasel #contemporarypaintings #abstractlandscapes #abstractlandscapepainting

Making progress

I've started reworking this old painting (posted the old painting a few days ago) I've just got some new #winsorandnewton colours which I hope will really make this pop . . . . . . . #acrylicart #annasfunkyart #acrylic #acrylicpaint #acrylicpaintings #acryliconcanvas #acrylicpaintingoncanvas #acrylics #64millionartists #paintingoncanvas #canvasart #abstractart #abstraction #abstractexpressionism #abstractpainting #abstractartist #modernart #abstractmag #abstractionism #abstracts #artists #hertsarts #artistsoninstagram #artistic #hyoc2020 #artoftheday #artistoninstagram #instaartist #artcommunity

“Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout.” – Morihei Ueshiba (founder of the martial art of Aikido) #lovegrowshere #heartart #ilovehearts #lovehearts #ihavethisthingwithhearts #heartseverywhere #heartgarden #ourplanetweek #portfolioclub #linesketch #lineartist #linedrawings #illustrationdaily #nashvilleartist #patterndesigner #surelysimpleart #illustratie #asketchaday #1340art #adrawingaday #markerdrawing #markerartist #illustrationhowl #artistocratia #womenwhodraw #just_penart #64millionartists #happyart

#TheWeeklyChallenge is "The Repair Cafe" from @64millionartists... Had to do a bit of a repair job on this cake 🎂 with Nutella and coconut mushrooms 🍄. I modified Mary Berry's "fat free" sponge with a bit of added cocoa powder 😁 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #64MillionArtists #VirtualAlchemyStudio #SilversmithUK #handmadeisbetter #handmadeisbest #handmadejewelleryuk #thehandmadeparade #handmadelove #etsyjewellery #jewellerymaker #instasmith #jewellerylove #lovinglyhandmade #jewellerydesigner #jewelleryobsessed #ecofriendlyjewellery #smallshopnetworking #upcycledjewellery #justsupportsmall #shopindependent #shophandmadeUK #justacard #sustainablejewellery #shoplocal #contemporaryjewellery #shopindie #loveourshopsuk

#The weeklychallenge #64millionartists the repair cafe Having a couple of goes at this challenge, why I have left this so long I don't know all ways hated the wood exposed.. And breath

We repaired great grandma’s music box, recycled paper into a snowflake and reassembled Legos into five new vehicles #64millionartists #theweeklychallenge #therepaircafe #musicbox #snowflake #paper #legos #vehicles

When snow falls, nature listens. – Antoinette van Kleef Snowing on my holly trees just in time for art prompt Snow from #doodlewashfebruary2020 #ourplanetweek #natureillustration #floralart #floralpattern #greenandred #hollyberries #portfolioclub #linesketch #lineartist #linedrawings #botanicalsketch #illustrationdaily #nashvilleartist #patterndesigner #surelysimpleart #illustratie #asketchaday #1340art #adrawingaday #markerdrawing #illustrationhowl #artistocratia #womenwhodraw #100daysofflowers #just_penart #64millionartists #springyourflorals #28februaryflowers #whitegelpen

5 pegs Ink on acrylic paintings Based on some earlier quick sketches from the #januarychallenge #64millionartists which I never did quite manage to finish! #artistresidencyinmotherhood #acrylic #ink #artwork #artist #motherhood #domestic #pegs painting

Using top quality crayons and masking tape on card to practice this weeks project was a big success with these young artists . . . Using the same method on hard canvas boards - this is what happened! What great results Art in Action The kids loved making their 'Forever Art' to take home . . . The crisp borders can only be achieved on high quality paper but we are lucky to have these artist quality hard boards donated by our Sponsors @sevenc3 Thank you . . . 'Forever Art' because it will last through their school years and beyond, they will always have art they loved making to display at home . . . Created on Weds @yellowqube1 at our After School Art school it was lots of fun ❤ . . . #kidskreate #brixton #lambeth #tulsehill #hernehill #southlondon #lambethcouncil #lambethschoolspartnership southlondonparents #freecommunityevents #64millionartists #artmatters #kidscreateatbrixtonlibrary #kidsarethebestartists #kidsmakethebestart

#64millionartists #weekly challenge The repair shop Not strictly a repair but a day off and a few hours morning sun has inspired a little spring cleaning

oasis? @denise.dodge.54 has responded to this week’s challenge by restoring her local area with a #litterpick! What could you restore, or repair using the things around you? #64millionartists #theweeklychallenge #thejanuarychallenge #litter #litterpicking Posted @withregram • @denise.dodge.54 #64millionartists #the weekly challenge So while I was thinking about the weekly challenge, whilst walking the dog on our community woodland, I decided repair could also be restore. So here is the rubbish collected in 3 visits so far.... Ironically one of the discarded plastic bottles is called Oasis!

☕️ The Repair Cafe! ☕️ The first weekly challenge of the year is to repair, or restore something around you. Love this from @kaztheraz! What could you repair? (Restoring cups of tea greatly encouraged...) #64millionartists #TheWeeklyChallenge #thejanuarychallenge #creative #repair Posted @withregram • @kaztheraz The daily challenges have become weekly ones! The challenge this week it's to get creative and repair or restore something. I've re-strung my friend's short, antique coral necklaces into one for her (keeping the original clasp of course!). #64MillionArtists #theweeklychallenge

Today I completed a page from my #wreckitjournal that my topshop family got for my leaving do. Inspired by @willowing take a look at her beautiful art. . . #art #journaling #artjournal #artjournaling #willowingarts #wreckthisjournal #wreckthisjournalideas #inspiration #love #selfportrait #portait #imagination #64millionartists

Survey rhymes with...yay! Please do take 5 minutes to take part in our short survey, and help us better understand your experiences of #TheJanuaryChallenge (plus, you could win a pretty great prize whilst you're there!) #64MillionArtists ow.ly/YqzP50yacwp

#64millionartists #the weekly challenge So while I was thinking about the weekly challenge, whilst walking the dog on our community woodland, I decided repair could also be restore. So here is the rubbish collected in 3 visits so far.... Ironically one of the discarded plastic bottles is called Oasis!