Introductions: Brittany

WELL HELLO THERE, Y’ALL.

Like Tynan pointed out, you probably got a feel for us through the giveaways, but we figured we’d go ahead with some good, old fashioned intros.

Name’s Brittany. I’m still looking for a grant to spend all day making sassy faces at people (for those of you with us last year) but since that hasn’t come through, here I am.

Fun (vain?) fact, I recently had a play, paper backs, produced by Sundown Collaborative Theatre (some info HERE). I’ve worked with Sundown as an actor before. Sundown Collaborative believes in incorporating all art forms in their theatre and productions and it was the perfect melting pot for me to learn the importance of all types of creation.

I primarily identify as a writer but last year (some of last year’s works are in that link) I dabbled in photography and painting as well. I hope to do the same and broaden my scope and understanding of different art forms as I continue.

We began this challenge as a way to come to the creative table every , no matter what, inspired or no, ready or not. And I could definitely use that accountability right now.

If you have any questions for me at all you can ask them here or at feelingfickle (where I’ll be posting my works again this year).

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Introductions: Tynan

Hello everyone! I know we've already had a bit of introduction through the giveaways, but for the sake of the challenge itself, HI I'M TYNAN.

That's not my real name, but for all points and purposes, that's what you can call me.

I'm really excited about this year's 28 to Create. Last year, for those of you who participated, or have read the old posts on the blogspot account, I was in a really bad spot at the beginning of the year. Like, really Bad. I've come a long way since then, things are still Bad, but they are also Better. And I am really, REALLY excited to see what is coming this year in 28.

I'm primarily a photographer, so I'll probably be doing most of my work in that medium. However, I've had training in other mediums, so I may end up venturing into those as well. (I got bit by the painting bug a few months ago, hahaha, my goal is to do one painting this challenge!)

I've been working on a couple things in the last year, mainly just on taking pictures every day, of things that strike me. (Usually this happens through my instagram account.) I'm working on one thing in particular, which is still basically a secret from everyone except Brittany, because I procrastinate like a boss.

I'm always willing and able to answer questions, about anything, okay? You can send messages to me here, on the blog, or hit me up on my art journal, lightestwhispers. I'm really excited to get to know all of you, and to see your artworks!

The prompt list will be going up tomorrow. I hope this gives everyone a little time to prepare for the challenge!

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D-7!

Hello again everyone, Tynan here.

We are officially 1 week away from the start of the new season of 28 to Create, and there's so much going on already! We hosted 2 giveaways on our new tumblr account, our introductions are going up tomorrow, and the prompt list is being finalized. And, in just 7 short days, we have our first challenge!

There's still some time for you to submit prompt ideas, and the best way to do that is to email us at 28tocreate@gmail.com, or in our new ask box on tumblr. You can also ask us anything you want about the challenge, if something is confusing, or if you've been dying to ask me what my hair color is. Remember, the best way to contact us is through tumblr, or our email address.

I'm so excited, you guys! Seriously!

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2014 Is Just Around The Corner

Hey guys! Tynan here!

Brittany and I have started working on the new season of 28 to Create (as you can see on my handy-dandy to-do list). As you may notice, reading this post, the site has had a bit of an overhaul to make it a little more user-friendly. If anyone has a problem viewing the site, please let us know!

We are VERY excited for the 2014 season. We had such a great response to the first season, we can't wait to see what you guys churn out for this upcoming year!

As we prepare for February to roll around, we do have a couple questions we'd like some feedback on. 

1. What would you like to see us improve on this upcoming year? 
2. Is there anything we (Tynan and Brittany) can do to help you out this upcoming year? 
3. Would you like to submit some prompt ideas? (Please do!)

You can submit your responses to these questions via e-mail  (28tocreate@gmail.com), leave a comment on this post, or (soon) send it to our new Tumblr account.

We wanted to open up prompts to our participants as well this year. Please keep in mind that we will not simply add all of the submissions to the list, but we will sort through them and add ones that we think people will enjoy, as well as adding some of our own.

As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
-T

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What now?

so how do you go on from 28 to Create?

Well, our instinct is to say keep creating. Or start refining.

If you have any pieces you feel particularly drawn to or proud of this month, pull them back out. Work on them some more. Realize you'll never be satisfied. Put it away. Bring it back out. Realize even if you'll never be satisfied, it's pretty damn good. Work on it some more. Then submit it to a magazine or a competition or a theatre or put it up for sale or paste it on your wall.

Now, if you want to keep creating as well, we suggest checking out this thing called March Mania. One of the participators in 28 to Create decided she wanted to keep going and created March Mania just for that purpose. The prompt ideas we've seen are great AND it's a little less time-restrictive than 28 to Create.

Whatever you do, keep being amazing and ART AWAY.

We love you all.

Brittany and Tynan

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DAY 28

Well, it's the final day of the challenge. AHHH.

Our prompt today is "the perfect moment". We saved it so we could end on a high note. But, here's the thing, we also wanna know what you got out of the challenge so we're giving you another option. You can do the prompt today (and we'd love that) AND/OR you can tell us about your experience over the course of this challenge. What you got out of it. What it was missing. What you'd like to see next year if you want to participate next year. Any ideas to make it better. Or a critique of your own work and experience during the challenge. Whatever you want.

We love you guys so much for participating and for being awesome and ART.

Tynan's
Brittany's

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DAY 27

Today's prompt is distance. We figured it was particularly fitting considered we've come so far from the beginning of the challenge.

Distance can be used in a technical sense, of course. A painting of faraway mountains, a picture of stars, the two tiny feet between my car and the car I end up running into. Whatever. But it can also be used to describe emotional distance. Or time.

Tynan's distance
Brittany's distance

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