Flowers are an incredibly evocative prop. They are rich in color, delicate to the touch, symbolic of growth/beauty/death…and my personal favorite are either: dead flowers, or death flowers, like calla lilies. Did you know that the calla lily was my wedding flower? I can’t wait to see what flowers you use, or if you only use the theme symbolically! I’ll pull some of the art that I see this week to feature! Use the hashtag #PromotingPassionChallenge so I can find…
Fairytales vary from country to country, but one thing remains the same: Fairytales are cautionary tales. Some of them are sweet as sugar and oh-so-cute. Others are rather horrifying. No matter which way you interpret this theme, it is sure to be very, very fun. Get extra weird this week with it! I’ll pull some of the art that I see this week to feature! Use the hashtag #PromotingPassionChallenge so I can find you! Here is some food for thought….
I love the theme of “broken” for so many reasons. One is that it is a chance to dive deep into what hurts us. Another is because it is a chance to dive deep into what hurts others. But even more importantly, it’s a lens through which we can look at hope and redemption. Whatever you do with the theme, I can’t wait to see which direction you take it. I’ll pull some of the art that I see this…
This week, I want us to be resourceful! Find something around your house that you already own, go digging in the mud, find a thrift store and give yourself a budget… Whatever you end up with, create something for $5 or less. Learn to see ordinary things in new ways. I’ll pull some of the art that I see this week to feature! Use the hashtag #PromotingPassionChallenge so I can find you! Here is some food for thought. Enjoy the…
Animals. Ah. Let’s involve our pets, find fake bugs, or photograph animals in the wild. Please, no using animals against their will. Otherwise, enjoy! This challenge should be just that – a challenge. I have two cats. I know how hard it is to get them to obey! For this week’s challenge, push yourself to see how you can incorporate an animal – living or fake – into your work! I’ll pull some of the art that I see this…