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Things That Make Me Smile No. 229: Pencil Drawing

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

As a break from challenges, here’s an example of creativity in action. This time lapse video of an artist drawing a flower is a little fast to pick up techniques, but the process is wonderful. The artist starts with observing … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 228: I Double Dare You

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

One risk of a long quarantine, whether or not you’re working remotely, is slowing down. The brain is like any other part of our bodies. Your mind requires exercise. This can be anything from sudoku to chatting with the local … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 227: I Dare You…

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

This is a little different from my usual smiles, but we’re heading into NaNo season at a swift pace. (National Novel Writing Month starts in November with prep in October.) The quarantine has been a struggle for many creatives who … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 226: Art and Music

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

The Atelier des Lumières museum in Paris, France, offers a fascinating and immersive experience in art while still staying true to the artist’s vision. This video, made during their Van Gogh exhibit, gives some sense of their program, but is … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 225: Animation

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

This 1976 animated “march of the dinosaurs” reminds me of seeing Disney’s Fantasia when I was young, an amusing connection as it turns out. I did some research only to discover this piece is part of a parody of that … Continue reading →

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