3 free creative prompts for the weekend 🌷
a free surprise excerpt from itty bitty art club
Hello my friend,
I have been having so much fun over in Itty Bitty Art Club, the month-long container I’m hosting this July for folks who want to inspire any sort of art-making via a tiny daily creative prompt.
As a fun lil treat, I wanted to share today’s prompt with you, as well as the two artist date suggestions I sent Itty Bitty Art Club members for the weekend.
If you dig this and want to join for the rest of the month, I’ve bumped the full price down by 50% (now just $12) and the financial accessibility rate to just $6 (no questions asked—I trust you to decide if this option aligns with your circumstances).
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Hope you enjoy these prompts! 🌷
Itty Bitty Art Club Prompt #15: the art of giving
Today, let the spirit of generosity be your guide.
Create something that will be given away, a heartfelt gift crafted with intention and care. Think of someone who could use a little light, a small token of your affection, a symbol of your appreciation.
Fashion a piece of art that speaks from your heart.
Paint a delicate watercolor, capturing a scene that brings joy. Write a poem that whispers words of comfort and love. Sew a small fabric creation, imbued with the warmth of your hands. Bake a batch of cookies, their sweetness a tangible expression of your kindness. Mold a piece of clay, shaping it with the thought of the recipient in mind.
As you create, consider the essence of giving. What emotions stir within you as you craft this gift? How does the act of giving shape your connection with the recipient?
Reflect on the joy and connection that your creation will bring, how a simple gesture can brighten someone's day and strengthen the bonds of friendship and love. Let these reflections infuse your work, adding layers of meaning and intention, transforming your gift into a true expression of your heart.
WEEK THREEÂ ARTIST DATE IDEAS
Julia Cameron, the author of The Artist's Way, describes an artist date as a weekly solo expedition to explore something that interests you. This date is meant to be playful and fun, a way to engage your inner artist and inspire your creativity.
Cameron emphasizes that the artist date is a commitment to yourself, a way to fill your creative well and keep your artistic spirit thriving. It's not about producing work or achieving anything; it's simply about experiencing and enjoying something that delights and stimulates your imagination.
ARTIST DATE #1: visit a place you loved as a child
Venture back into the realm of memory, where echoes of laughter still dance through the air of places once beloved. Rediscover the old diner where pancakes tasted like magic, or the treehouse that whispered secrets to a younger you.
In these sacred spaces, feel the pulse of nostalgia beating softly, beckoning you to reconnect with the joy that colored your youthful world. Embrace the simplicity and wonder that once filled your heart, like sunlight filtering through leaves, casting patterns of innocence and curiosity.
Perhaps you'll unearth forgotten dreams or find solace in the timeless bond between past and present, as you weave the threads of your childhood enchantment into the fabric of your creative journey today.
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ARTIST DATEÂ #2: visit a place someone in your lineage loved
Wander in the footsteps of ancestors, tracing the inheritance of love through places cherished by those who walked before you. Whether you ask a mentor, parent, or chosen family member directly, or let yourself be guided by tales passed down, immerse yourself in landscapes where their hearts found solace.
In the quiet symphony of past and present, listen to the echoes of wisdom and passion that shaped your lineage. As you breathe the air they once did, you may uncover whispers of insight, a testament to all you carry within your veins and the infinite tapestry of stories waiting to be woven into your own artistic journey.
Weeee—that’s all for now!
Katie