100 days of Grace- My 100 day project

Jul 21

So, my friends, I have decided to start the #100dayproject!

The 100 day project, for those of you who may not be familiar with the movement, is a worldwide movement that artists (or anyone really) can do.
Pick a start date, do one thing for those 100 days to awaken, nurture and sustain your creative spirit through the cultivation of these small daily acts.

I’m calling mine #100daysofgrace2021 for a few reasons. I think to embark on such a long term project, I’m going to need some grace for myself- to create things that don’t look perfect, and to reassure myself that gradual progression is more than ok, it’s actually ideal.

And more obviously, it is tied in with the name of my website. Grace is one of the three words that have so much meaning for me, and has for a number of years. I’ll unpack some more on grace as I go.

I also want to tap into what I have been ‘graced’ to do. And by that, I mean something attached to a deeper, truer alignment that goes beyond even my abilities. The ‘thing’ that can only be found in the flow. For me, it is very closely tied in with my faith in God and my love for people.

I think there’s something very special found in consistency, surrender, hard work, patience, embracing the stretch and setting a goal. I’m excited to see what the cumulation of my work will look like by the end of the 100 days.

Most of the works will be 20 mins and under. Some might be quick drawings, others more layered. Creating quickly will reduce the opportunity to overthink and will make the project more achievable each day.

I’ll be drawing inspiration from what I see, what I feel, and what I feel lead to explore. You’ll see a variety of artworks made on sketchbooks, paper and canvas, using acrylic paint and mixed media. Along the way I'll be learning about colour theory and painting techniques too.

I’m hoping to discover what resonates with me, even if it’s a glimpse into what can form the base of my future development as an artist.

My journey will be from 21st July, 2021 until 29th October 2021.

I hope and pray it inspires you to take a step into cultivating your gifts as well.

Peace & Love,

Elissa

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