new project.

i have always really liked doing art projects. for a few years, i even considered that i was an actual artist... i took an extended independent research art class, making pieces every few weeks and doing serious art research. i was in heaven, really. i thought about doing art for a college major, but realized that in reality, my art is mediocre and wouldn't win me any prizes (aka make me a living). i did keep a notebook with me during college, and pasted in all sorts of fun things that caught my eye, quotes that spoke to me, and drew little sketches when i was on the bus. in reality, i think i traded in an art major for something equally as whimsical (a communication degree), and now do lots of crafty art projects for fun, while communicating for a career. it's actually quite satisfying, really. besides fun crafty projects like wreaths and cards, i think cake decorating is another outlet for my artsy side. however, cake orders are becoming serious and somewhat professional, which makes me feel more pressured than creative.

that said, i'm feeling in need of a little inspiration... so i visited my friend, whimsylou, and found THIS great art project. i signed up for me, and both of my sisters. Baby Sister is an amazing artist, and has been desiring some inspiration lately. i couldn't help but think this project was created specifically for HER, and thought of all the amazing, awe-inspiring art she could create! and then i thought about it, and realized Middle Sister is amazingly artistic too, and has so much to share, and a sketchbook from her would equally amaze me. so i signed them both up to receive a sketchbook, without telling them. muwahahaha, Big Sister strikes again!

to sign up for a sketchbook, you have to choose a theme (i'm guessing to give it guidance, enhance creativty, something like that). i decided to choose life themes for the three books... for myself, i chose the theme 'things that change other things'; for Middle Sister i chose the theme 'capture the flag', and for Baby Sis i chose 'what lies underneath'. i cannot wait to start creating fun things in a sketchbook all my own- that will someday live in brooklyn!

i hope they will share some of their entries as they create! i am sure i will... stay tuned!

see below for more info... and to participate! there's still time!