In the spring, I was finally able to participate in the 100 Day Project and I have some feelings.
A little background: There is a movement of people who draw or make art daily, and the 100 day project is a way to develop your daily art making habit. I struggle with doing anything daily besides drinking coffee, so I was excited to finally be able to make the time to participate after Februllage, which was a smaller dip into a daily practice.
Long story short, I enjoyed the 100 day project. I created an affirmation and piece of art for each day for my project, and I’m so glad that I did. I noticed that I tended to repeat affirmations on being capable, strong, and badass, as well as having the limitless potential to achieve my dreams. These affirmations each day were so much encouragement for myself and for my friends and followers. I received very positive feedback from people who said that they looked forward to the affirmations every day and would check them daily to see the new affirmation. Sometimes they would be disappointed because I would miss a day or two, which made me feel bad, but who can do a thing everyday when life is life-ing?
One of my favorite affirmations: I am a work in progress, with new beginnings everyday, like a phoenix.
So, positives: I built myself and my friends and followers up for about 80 out of 100 days, I was able to see motifs and color palettes that repeated, and I learned that drawing most days is sufficient. Also, I got a lot of positive interactions in real life from people who enjoyed my project, and I sold quite a few of them at my booth at the Millvale Music Festival.
Negatives: I was resistant to the obligation of having to do a thing every day, even though I chose the project and was interested in it. And would benefit from it in more ways than one. I had a hard time coming up with a different affirmation each day.
Caveats: Some affirmations needed to be repeated for my own benefit. Also, I need looser or shorter guidelines, like 30 days or a seven-day challenge.
Overall, I would recommend participating in the 100 day project, and I may do it again in 2025. I did love working with a different material almost daily. We’ll see how the new year goes!