This is Offhours Weekly. A share of illustrations, drawings, thoughts and links.
Focus
As the season changes so does my mood. Crunchy colorful leaves are comforting. The first chill in the air is nice. The holiday rush upon us is good time spent with family. The continuous grey days to come though are brutal, not my favorite. I’ve been working on creating a central focus through winter. This writing space is apart of it, as well as an, to be determined low stakes project. A low stakes project where I can tap in for a quick creative boost and to keep my mind at zen.
Last winter I spent time sketching ideas for my updated portfolio website—writing content, researching and planning on how to build it. The project was narrow. I could tune in and ignore it when needed. Part of the trick is to have a flexible deadline (I gave myself six months) while keeping in mind milestones that keep progress on track. We all need to check off boxes in our brain.
Slow Flow
I keep coming across things that are reminding me to let ideas simmer. I’ve been analyzing my creative process and the changes that have occurred since becoming a father, and going through the lockdown period. I used to have a lot more time to meander and create ideas on a whim. Nowadays, things get accomplished in the time allotted (or don’t).
I’ve gotten to spend more time with the ideas that are ruminating in my head. The grouping and pairing of information only gets enhanced over time (so far), as I reflect and break apart my thoughts, energy and feelings.
My wife reminded me that the idea for the Kool Aid Man sketch shown in my last weekly— I told her about two plus years ago. Maybe some ideas aren’t ready until they’re ready?
🎧 Music Vibes
Nowhere by The Seshen - As mentioned in weekly #8, the Seshen has released a new album that I have been checking out this week. Substack got fancy and has a new embed feature below.
🔗 Linky Links
Artist studio visit with Michael Armitage - Came across Michael Armitage’s work and I’m now obsessed. In this video he talks process, and materials. His painting surfaces are made from Ugandan lubugo bark cloth.
Peter Doig in Studio - This studio visit also popped up on my radar. Love his colors and the references to Trinidad in his work.
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- Stay Wonderful.
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