My Creative Marathon started on January 1, 2016, when I began doing a daily creative activity following a prompt from a book. This blog is a catalog each step of my creative marathon, 365 days and beyond. My marathon can also be followed on Instagram @rm.hansen
It wouldn't be a proper graduation celebration without a homemade card. After a Pinterest search, I decided to create a pop-up hot air balloon card. As I was pulling out supplies I came across a stash of old pictures entered in the county fair. I thought that the pictures would make great backgrounds for the card. The basket of the hot air balloon made a perfect money holder.
The reason I got to be with CC on her birthday was because it was also her Graduation Party. She was one of, if not the first, in the area to have a graduation party this year. Rather than the traditional reception, she had a drive-thru party in her driveway. We lined the drive way with a balloon arch and pictures of her growing up. CC stood at the end of the driveway to greet each guest and hand out goody bags. If was a fun and unique experience. I was fortunate to be invited to hang out longer and take pictures. Here are a few of my favorites.
I can't believe that CC is all grown up. Today I got to be with her as she celebrated her 18th birthday. I was in the mood to create, so I made her a cute little Birthday Card.
Last night I came across a Facebook post shared by the College of St. Benedict, my alma mater. The post was inviting people to a free online watercolor painting class with the St. John’s Preparatory School art teacher. I thought this would be a great way to practice a medium in which I have no formal training and very little experience.
So, this morning I dug out my watercolor supplies and got ready to paint. My picture is by no means perfect, but I love how it turned out.
Today I had my first Google Meet with students. I was asked to join one of my first grade classes and do a guided drawing with them. I spent a few hours this morning setting up both my laptop and iPad so that students could see both me and my paper at the same time. I thought I had it all figured out. Then when it came time for the Meet, my internet connection decided to give out, partway through the drawing. One of the last things I saw was one of my students in tears because she couldn’t follow along because she hadn’t been able to see my drawing.
I promised my students that I would create a video for them so that they could draw on their own time. My plan had been to share only my finished drawing, but since I made a video, I may as well post that as well. I hope you enjoy drawing a cardinal with me.
