Begin (Creativity Matters Podcast 470) | Creativity Matters Podcast (CMP)

Episode 470 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Letting yourself begin, being a beginner, beginner mindset, the importance of repetition, and a bird story

This episode is about being a beginner and letting yourself be a beginner. You won’t start out where you want to be most likely, but with practice, repetition, and continued “doing,” you will improve and gain skill. As long as you enjoy whatever the practice is, then the journey will be one that has meaning and value in the unfolding.

Included, a bird story, brief reflection on a “5-minute” side-of-the-road series from a while back, thoughts on a year-long bird series from years ago, starting new things, and jumping rope.

Inktoportraits in October (or Inktober)

I will be doing Inktoportaits again this October for my daily drawing and for my “Inktober”-focused work. I draw in ink daily anyway, but I like taking this kind of challenge as a way to further my own work. I’m excited about doing 30 concerted days of portraits again. This will be year 3 for #inktoportraits. More information is in this Instagram post. To see a short reel of my Inktober series from 2019, 2020, and 2021, click here.

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Tools

Moleskine Art Sketchbook (my most commonly used book for drawing and my illustrated journal)
Moleskine Art Sketchbook (the REALLY big one — A3 (11.75″ x 16.5″)
Preppy Fountains Pen 02 – this is one of the best starter/inexpensive fountain pens you can buy!
Preppy Fountain Pens 03 (multi set)
Lamy Safari – always a good choice
TWSBI Eco – my favorite fountain pen in the starter range (although I love my TWSBI Iris Vac even more)
Dip Pen holder I’ve been using (with maru nibs)
PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink (multiple color options)
Diamine Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
Noodler’s Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
Monteverde Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
Colorverse Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
Platinum Carbon Black ink (what’s in my fountain pen)
Sktchy app for inspiration photos
Micron 08 (larger nib good for thicker lines or filling in small-medium spaces)
Micron 01 (favorite for drawing)
Micron Sampler
Notes on large format sketchbooks
ROYGBIV supplies: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
Uni-Gel Alpha Shaker pencil (mine is listed as “slightly firm” – but it’s super cushy; they do come in other softness/hardness ratings. I really do love this shaker!)
Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser, Large, White (these things disappear like socks; you can never have too many white erasers lying around)

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