One of the biggest creative commitments I\u2019ve made this year is taking part in the 100 Day Project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This daily practice has been less about creating perfect pieces and more about showing up consistently. Some days feel effortless, while others are slower and more uncertain – but each day adds something to the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through this project, I\u2019ve been reminded that creativity grows through small, regular acts of making rather than waiting for inspiration to strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key takeaway:<\/strong> Progress comes from consistency, not perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n My art journal<\/strong> has become a space for experimentation, reflection, and creative freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here, there are no rules – just layers of paint, collage, mark-making, and thoughts captured on the page. Some spreads feel messy, others more cohesive, but each one represents a moment in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Art journaling has helped me reconnect with creativity as a process rather than an outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key takeaway:<\/strong> Creative spaces don\u2019t need structure – they need freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n One of the most exciting things I\u2019ve done this year is submitting work to the Incognito Art Show<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you haven\u2019t come across it before, Incognito is a unique art exhibition where all artworks are sold anonymously and at the same price – meaning the focus is purely on the art itself rather than the artist\u2019s name or reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s something incredibly freeing (and slightly nerve-wracking!) about creating work that will be viewed without context. It shifts the focus back to the piece – the colour, the composition, the feeling it evokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participating in Incognito pushed me to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a reminder that creativity is not just about making – it\u2019s also about sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n This year, I also explored creativity through a colour theory workshop<\/strong>, which has changed how I approach colour in my work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Understanding how colours interact – contrast, harmony, and balance – has added a new level of intention to my creative process. I\u2019ve started experimenting more with palettes and noticing how colour influences mood and storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key takeaway:<\/strong> Learning the fundamentals can transform how you create.<\/p>\n\n\n Living in rural Tasmania offers endless inspiration, and this year I\u2019ve been leaning into photography<\/strong> as a way to capture it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From changing light to small details in nature, photography has become a practice in slowing down and noticing. It\u2019s less about technical perfection and more about presence and perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key takeaway:<\/strong> Creativity often begins with paying attention.<\/p>\n\n\n Looking ahead, there are so many creative threads I\u2019m excited to keep following and exploring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ll be continuing my daily creative practice, building on what I\u2019ve already started and seeing where it leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of my upcoming projects is developing a photo essay, combining storytelling and photography to explore a theme in more depth. It\u2019s something that feels both challenging and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve also signed up (or am planning to take part in) a range of workshops that bring both learning and play:<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ll also be supporting Youth Week activities through our local Youth Impact Council – something that feels especially meaningful in terms of creativity, community, and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reflecting on these projects, a few themes keep emerging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This year hasn\u2019t been about mastering one thing – it\u2019s been about exploring many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the year unfolds, I\u2019m hoping to continue creating with curiosity and openness – following ideas, learning as I go, and embracing the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s still so much to explore, and that\u2019s part of the joy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The start of a new year always brings a sense of possibility – fresh pages, new ideas, and a quiet pull toward creativity. 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Continuing the 100 Day Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Creating a Photo Essay for Uni<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Workshops & Creative Exploration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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