Sweet autumn’s days of sun and extended summer benediction are nearing to a close…
Elephant sketches! Can’t say a lot about the current book project just yet, but it does require watching videos of baby elephants. Tough job. Some animals are more challenging than others, and somehow elephants are one of those! The leg joints are especially tricky, but studying their bone structure has been a big help.
Another work in progress: A prototype for a new planner – in an old Moleskine!
For a few years I’ve tested out Moleskine daily planners, my little black notebook, and this year I’ve been using NeuYear‘s Dominator (which are all worth-while tools). But the the Dominator’s daily columns ended up being too narrow for my style, and while I just loved Moleskine’s thin paper, I missed the monthly calendars. So, I’m back to a plain notebook, but this time in a larger size with extra writing space whenever I need it. Drawing my own calendars still holds it’s irresistible charm over me as it did the previous two years, so here’s to a new venture!
I love learning about others’ planning tools and work flow. Systems, y’all. It’s an INFJ thing.
And speaking of systems, I’m currently inspired by illustrator Christopher Denise’s work process:
Read his interview on All Creativelike
And on his blog he shares about his latest book’s development. I’ve ordered my own copy and can’t wait to soak up every illustration.
Sally Clarkson and Kristen Kill’s new podcast! (Great for single ladies as well as mothers!!)
What work inspiration have you been enjoying lately?
I’ll be interested to see your progress with your new planner. I’m looking around for a new planner and am trying to decide if I’ll make something myself like your little black notebook (which I loved) or if I’ll get a planner with more structure.
Thanks for the links – you got me listening to Audrey Assad today. I forgot how much I love her music. Do you listen to Ellie Holcomb’s music? They have similar qualities.
I love Ellie Holcomb! I haven’t actually sat and listened to her intentionally, but I can always tell when it’s her and so enjoy it.
It’s definitely helped (at least for the little type A person inside me) to test out styles and options in advance. Kayse Pratt has a really helpful review of several planners here: http://kaysepratt.com/2014/12/ultimate-planner-review.html.
Oh friend I just love reading about your daily life! We just watched a science show on Elephants in Africa! Your drawings always seem to come to life for me! I sure hope you all have a wonderful week. …ohhh and I just love the “Lock-up” others by the push ups so funny!….I so understand!
Many Blessings sweet friend,
Dawn
Hello, Dawn! Aren’t elephants fascinating and beautiful? So glad you got to enjoy a film about them. :)
Exercising has been so refreshing… I still need to look into adding variety, though! ;)
Have a beautiful week!!
Hi Breezy!
I’m an INFJ, too, though I’ve never made my own calendar. A friend bought a Dominator because of your post here :) So I think I’ll head over and check it out just as soon as I leave this comment. Also, I just subscribed to your blog via email, so I won’t miss out on any more posts.
Thank you for the beautiful work you do.
Warmly,
Kimberlee