Art Horse

Fiona turns to science for her colour palette with breathtaking results, and is surprised to find Julia Cameron’s wisdom turn up in a book about disordered eating. Jess sources real unicorn fluff, but struggles this week to capture the “spark of life” when drawing people.

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We mention:

The Fuck it Diet by Caroline Dooner: https://thefuckitdiet.com/

The free and (truly!!) Easy-Peasy Knit hat pattern on Yarnspirations:
https://www.yarnspirations.com/stitch-club-easy-peasy-knit-hat-%2B-tutorial/PAK0116-030067M.html

Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon: https://austinkleon.com/show-your-work/ 

(Briefly but of note!) Aafke Mertens (@curlysketches on Instagram) who showed us how to use our inspirations to explore our creative voice. via Kat 🙌

Women's Comedy Workshop with Jane Postlethwaite: https://www.writesomecomedy.com/womenscomedyworkshops . via Erin ✨

Elissa - creative, prolific, and inspirational art teacher who isn't afraid to get messy and try new stuff: @elissab_illustrations on Instagram. 

Jess finds her weaving flow with a rug for ants, and Fiona accidentally goes slaughterhouse when she means to go whimsical. Both reflect on personal artistic style and wrap up some long-suffering creative projects.

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We mention:
- Lady Gaga’s iconic country hit Pinot Grigio Girls
- “Don’t let your children do things that make you dislike them” - Jordan Petersen’s 12 Rules for Life (Fiona: spits)
- Maryanne Moodie’s inspirational weaving book, “On the Loom”
- Creative voice and personal style on Instagram: @nogobed, @kelzuki, @lisacongdon
- The Good Ship Illustration’s Creative Voice course
- Grown Ups Read Things They Wrote As Kids
- Podcast: the Song Exploder Episode with Phoebe Bridgers

Fiona breaks through last week’s creative block and expresses some heavy emotions in the form of PRIVATE, mom, emo-as-hell song lyrics. Inspired by a photo in the night, Jess finally goes out into the world and makes some sketches. Both realize the value in keeping some creations to yourself.

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Fiona hones her technical skills by struggling through a big video project, experiences severe blog-writer’s-block, and attempts to become an indie-sad-girl-singer-songwriter: how hard could it be? Jess struggles with some life drawing and worries about becoming a painter who doesn’t paint, and Fiona sets her straight. Both stand precariously on the line between inspiration and discouragement.

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We mention:
- "At the Moulin Rouge" by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
- The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
- Phoebe Bridgers - Moon Song
- "Men explain things to me" by Rebecca Solnit
- "The Golden Rules of Blogging" by Robin Houghton
- "How to Host a Virtual Art Party", our very first blog post.

Jess makes some “terrible” sketches and knits her needle down to a stump. Fiona finds some chewy healing and growth in a Montreal-style bagel. Both feel liberated by the mistakes of real adults (looking at you Cesar Milan).

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Show Notes:

The Sketchbooker's Friend - free audio draw-along: https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/sketchbookers-friend

Our first BLOG POST!! How to Host a Virtual Art Party: https://arthorsepod.com/blog/how-to-host-a-virtual-art-party-2 

Fiona expresses some COVID anxiety with her first ever collage and writes an accidental poem about pain and depression. Jess hunts for treasure DOWNTOWN and does some creative thread-finding, both figuratively and literally. Both narrowly escape the hell that is “technical difficulties” while working on their Patreon projects.

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Phoebe Bridgers - I Know The End / Chinese Satellite

Jess worries about a Big Purchase (an online course for illustrators!?) and knits up a storm. Fiona battens down the hatches in another week of migraines, and finds a surprising light through the clouds: feeling pain and painting anyway. Both laugh a lot, and Jess swears, a lot.

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Jess’s $700 CAD course
https://www.thegoodshipillustration.com/freakflag

(not sponsored) Kelly Wearstler interior design Masterclass
https://www.masterclass.com/classes/kelly-wearstler-teaches-interior-design

Profit First by Mikey Mike and the Financial Bunch
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23948433-profit-first

Jess single-handedly causes the apocalypse, cancels Christmas, and is taunted by $500 pencil crayons – however, she sure does mix some media. Fiona’s chronic headaches give her Big Guilt over sticking to a creative practice, but she still manages to crank out some acrylic paintings. Both agree that having the space to create is a game-changer.

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Snake (and other fabulous nature) photographer, Mark:
https://www.instagram.com/snapsbymap/

National Novel Writing Month: https://nanowrimo.org/ 

Jess lives out the arrival fallacy when she tries to celebrate and unexpectedly experiences depression. Fiona turns unsatisfactory paintings into learning experiences, and is betrayed by her own body before her first ever online improv class. Both wonder: how can I do this differently so it doesn’t ruin my whole day?

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The Art of Making Memories (Meik Wiking, the Hygge guy)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43245559-the-art-of-making-memories

Borodante reacts to and paints over submitted artwork:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26-CxnLWOfD_h42yjpO44dPAo3-pijgb

Nicholas Wilton, just a generally supportive art dad @ Art2Life
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8dJWKgPKkW4W3fsb1vLeg

Big mixed-media inspiration!!!: Emma Carlisle's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/emmacarlisle_/

Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway (Susan Jeffers):
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/653396.Feel_the_Fear_and_Do_It_Anyway

Judith Just's magnificent tapestries:
https://www.instagram.com/_jujujust_/

Fiona paints in full-on flow, dissects some big laughs, and takes a baby step towards something she really cares about - the lols. Jess learns from various painters with, shall we say, varying approaches to the art of teaching. Good, clean fun. 

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Scroll to the bottom of the ocean:
https://neal.fun/deep-sea/

Nicholas Wilton and his positive art vibes
https://www.art2life.com/blog/

Pancake running around the living room
https://youtu.be/ImEM_uBcdUQ

James Gurney: “Can I Paint This with Three Colours?” (yes)
 https://youtu.be/65TqxASZkBw

Free online improv workshop Friday Oct. 23 (Washington Improv Theatre)
https://witdc.org/learn/improv-for-all/

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