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#scribesandmakers

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Art of Goulwen R<p>Self-promotion day: show us what you're proud of. Let's boost away.</p><p>What I’m proud of ? I managed to publish the 2nd book of Esther and Érié 🤟 If you plan to buy a physical copy out of France, now is the time, because the very French Post cheap fee will be removed on July 1st </p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/nautilebleu/shop/comic" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">ko-fi.com/nautilebleu/shop/com</span><span class="invisible">ic</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.art/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a> 2025-06-13</p><p>[Illustrations: covers of Chapters One and Two of Esther and Érié and interiors samples]</p>
Mx Verda<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mstdn.ca/@ignova" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ignova</span></a></span> not censoring 'bad words' or 'cringe technique'. Really, a thorough re-training of adults to not immediately feel (sometimes literally) triggered when asked to do anything 'new' or especially 'fun'. </p><p><a href="https://lgbtqia.space/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a></p>
ig 🏳️‍🌈<p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a> 12. How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again?</p><p>i think a more visible *offline* community works wonders. online communities are heavily incentivized for shallow, fast consumption, and maximum likes / reach. this changes what kind of art is visible, and has a way of homogenizing it. (it also burns out creators.) but engaging with art in an offline space exposes you to unique, inspiring ideas that don't always gain traction on the internet.</p>
Sarah J Hoodlet<p>I woke up feeling exhausted today. Not sure why, as I got a good amount of sleep last night. But for some reason I'm just drained.</p><p>Despite that, I managed to write a scene (1,300+ words) AND navigate through the dozens of tags for <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a>. Lots of interesting conversations for the latter, and sweet friendship growth in the former.</p><p>Anyway, it's only 3:30pm, but I'm tapped out for the day. Time to go relax, make dinner, and read for the rest of the night.</p><p>Be well, friends! 💖</p>
Sifaseven<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a> Day 12: How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again? </p><p>Find something you can be passionate about. It will be different for every person, and what works for someone else might not work for you. </p><p>If you would do it even if money wasn't a factor, or if you were worried about failure, then you may have found your creative passion.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>writing</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/writingcommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>writingcommunity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/creativity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>creativity</span></a></p>
Orion (he/him)<p><a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a> Jun 12: How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again? </p><p>This is phrased as if it we're not already excited, and I see no evidence of that in my life. My kids build the coolest shit out of lego. I write fiction. My wife has her own hobbies (and is a very private person). We play D&amp;D. One friend is way into fanfic. I dunno. Who's enthusiasm for creativity is dying?</p><p><a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/Writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Writing</span></a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/Writers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Writers</span></a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/WritingCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WritingCommunity</span></a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/WritersOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WritersOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AmWriting</span></a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/Scriberspace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Scriberspace</span></a></p>
Julie Liddell Whitehead<p><a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/scribesandmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>scribesandmakers</span></a> Jun 12<br>How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again? </p><p>Remind ourselves that life is not all about the money. We need ways to enjoy ourselves that aren't necessarily monetized.</p>
TinJar (Author: "A New Faith")<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/scribesandmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>scribesandmakers</span></a> Jun 12<br>How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again? </p><p>I feel that we are transitioning from an era of relative peace and prosperity (the last 3-4 decades) into an era of tremendous upheaval and pain. Art/creativity could not only alleviate some of that pain but also illuminate potential paths out of the upheaval back to some semblance of joy and hope. That motivates me. Excites me, even.</p>
Kit Author<p><a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/scribesandmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>scribesandmakers</span></a> Jun 12<br>How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again? </p><p>We must find something that brings us joy. I believe the creative act is a sacred act, that we are honoring our inner, higher, spiritual self (call it what you will) when we are creative. It doesn't matter if it's a doodle, a craft project, writing -- there are no judgments only inspiration.</p><p>But mostly, we have to understand that infinite productivity is a capitalist belief that's killing us and our planet</p>
Alexander Corby 🇵🇷<p><a href="https://indieauthors.social/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a>: 6/12 How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again?</p><p>Oh, so we're adults now, are we?</p><p>I think something that holds many back is the emphasis of product over process. The fun/exciting/relaxing/transformative nature of art is in the process, when you lose yourself in the play of words or colors or notes. </p><p>The problem is you can't share your process on SM. It's harder to show off, so many only create for the product.</p><p>This also applies to the Gen AI craze, btw.</p>
grahamefleming<p><a href="https://c.im/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a> Jun 12 - How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again?</p><p>I think excitement is only one of many positive aspects of creativity. It can be pure relaxation, a way to rid yourself of personal demons, a reaction to a point of inspiration (which I view as something different than excitement). It's all equally positive.</p><p>I think other messages today, that relate to preserving some part of your childhood wonder and regularly attempting something new, hit the mark of what are key factors for keeping the spirit of creation alive within you.</p>
Kagan MacTane (he/him)<p><a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a> Day 12: How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again? (credit <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://writing.exchange/@SJHoodlet" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>SJHoodlet</span></a></span> and <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://writing.exchange/@Emmacox" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Emmacox</span></a></span>)</p><p>This question seems to presuppose that we got unexcited about them at some point, and I doubt that's the case, especially for the kinds of folks who populate this hashtag. I can't recall a time when I wasn't at least somewhat interested in art and creativity of some sort or another.</p>
Sandra Bond<p><a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/scribesandmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>scribesandmakers</span></a> Jun 12<br>How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again?</p><p>Do what you love, and be noisy about how much fun you're having by doing it.</p><p>Or, to quote the not well enough known words of John M. Ford:</p><p>"Regret, by definition, comes too late;<br>Say what you mean. Bear witness. Iterate."</p><p>(full poem; go read it; <a href="https://epeus.blogspot.com/2006/11/mike-fords-occasional-works-at-making.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">epeus.blogspot.com/2006/11/mik</span><span class="invisible">e-fords-occasional-works-at-making.html</span></a>)</p>
Emma Cox<p><a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a> How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again?</p><p>There needs to be a cultural and economic shift in societies to see the benefit creativity brings to both human happiness and productivity.</p><p>Tech has already automated much of the production industry and now it is taking over the creative industry.</p><p>We evolved to use our hands and our brain to create and innovate. Creativity makes us human. That should be accessible and encouraged, and it’s importance highlighted.</p>
Mistress witch writes<p><a href="https://mastodon.art/tags/scribesandmakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>scribesandmakers</span></a> Jun 12<br>How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again?</p><p>Creating belongs to these things that no one asks you to do, but if we stop, the world turns gray. More people should be reminded of that, i think.</p>
Sarah J Hoodlet<p><a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a> 12Jun—How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again?</p><p>There are so many ways, as the varied answers today has shown.</p><p>Personally, I think one of the most important things is to remain curious. Curiosity leads to wonder, and wonder is the key to letting your imagination do what it does best.</p><p>I understand the burdens of being an adult can make this difficult, especially in today's hustle culture. Maybe scheduling time to be curious is a good first step.</p>
C. R. Collins<p><a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a> Jun 12<br>How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again?</p><p>For myself, I love to write, but there are some days it's harder. Back on Jan 6, 2021, I'd just gotten Vol 2 of my trilogy back from my editor &amp; I was so upset by what was going on I couldn't look at it for days. It's how I feel now--writing is a great escape, but it's hard to keep my mind on my work when there's a military invasion 2 hours up the road from me. I guess I don't have a good answer for this. 😔</p>
Christina<p><a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a> How can adults get excited about creativity?</p><p>Hear me out: I don't think they necessarily have to. Or at least not the rigid definition of creativity.</p><p>I've always been very creative, and I've always had an appreciation for the arts. I can't say for sure that my life is any more or less enriched than folks who are heavily into sports, or history, or reality TV, or whatever. </p><p>People just get jazzed by what jazzes them.</p>
Nisaa (she/her)<p><a href="https://sfba.social/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a> 12. How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again? (credit <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://writing.exchange/@SJHoodlet" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>SJHoodlet</span></a></span> and <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://writing.exchange/@Emmacox" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>Emmacox</span></a></span>)</p><p>I really work well with prompts, like in this community and in the photo challenge I’m in. They keep me regularly engaged with my art.</p><p>I also like craft nights with friends and community. Oh, and creative co-working. I go to one online on Fridays and I get so much done in an hour!</p><p>I recommend going to see art in person instead of on a screen if you are able to. If a friend invites you to an exhibit or museum, go if you can, even if you’re not sure you’ll like it. You might find something that surprises you. </p><p>Finally: share your art and make it accessible. Yesterday I had to describe my photos to someone with low vision. Writing alt text for images prepared me for it!</p>
Solar Branka :mw:<p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/ScribesAndMakers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScribesAndMakers</span></a> 12 June: How can we, as adults, get excited about art/creativity again?</p><p>Art is therapeutic. 🎨 </p><p>Just reclaim the childhood joy of foil art, scribble art, 3D paper doodlebugs, jellyfish art, macaroni art... 🤍</p>
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