| It’s only an adventure if you’re uncomfortable. ~ Ashley French-Holt |
While I college, I purchased a motorcycle as transportation – and have kept it ever since. There are years when I ride more, and others when I ride less. With the recent warmer weather (and mechanical problems on my vehicle), I have been commuting on the bike more. It’s less comfortable than hopping in a vehicle and going – between temperature changes, road noise, lack of stereo, etc. It’s more work to put on the safety gear and then take it off at my destination. Grocery shopping requires more planning. It brings a grin every trip. It provides a better view and stronger connection to the places I travel through. There are trade-offs, and the benefits outweigh the rewards.
- This week’s artist is – Ten Hundred – whose work has been pointed out to me a handful of times – so it’s time for me to point him out to you! Check out his website and instagram for even more.
- Here’s some exciting news about thousands of Andrew Wyeth paintings becoming publicly accessible.
- If you need to pass a bit of time, check out the Japanese museum of stones that look like they have faces.
- Or you can explore 100,000 nearby stars.
- Georges Braque would have been 140 years old on Friday.
- Friday morning is Free Yoga Friday at Lively (A Boutique) from 8:30-9:30. (There is limited space so please sign up at livelyaboutique.com to reserve your spot!”).
- Do you teach art classes? If so, we’d love to work with you to assemble materials kits. We recently helped Chandler put together 2 levels of kits for students of her upcoming watercolor workshop (and her students will get a discount on those materials.)
- Durango’s Tool Library‘s launch and open house is Friday.
- The Durango Botanic Gardens are offering Nature Journaling classes in the near future.
- The Spring Gallery Walk & Showcase is Friday from 5-8 pm.
- The Durango Farmer’s Market is opening for the season on Saturday. From 8-12 at the TBK Bank parking lot.
- Want to hear stories of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic and Durango Cycling? Join Ned Overend and Gaige Sippy outside at the Animas Museum (BYO lawn chair) Saturday from 4-5:30. (There is no charge for admission although donations are always welcome.)
- Create Art and Tea’s event calendar for this month is filling up quite nicely.
- There are quite a few events available for everyone at the Durango Arts Center.
- The Scrapbook Nook has a week full of classes and projects, if you’re looking for something creative to do. Call them to reserve your spot.
- There’s live music scattered about town all week. See what’s available here.
- Need a way to store your art supplies? We have a few different options on hand (not to mention pencil and brush rolls, pencils cases, etc). It just depends on how much space you need and what kind of feel you want.
Are you comfortable in your art routines? Choosing the safe materials and techniques? Are you happy with your work? If not, maybe it’s time to push outside of your comfort zone. Try a new medium or approach. Turn your work upside, approach it in a different way, or work in a different location than normal. Habits are the path of least resistance – we do things subconsciously because they’re familiar and comfortable. We can learn as we push outside of our comfort zones, even if we return to them after the experiment. Those tests help us become more fully ourselves. The world needs engaged people. The world needs your art!
Cheers!
Matthew & the Art Supply House crew