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Home : Newsletter Archives : 2008 : November 15 Issue
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| November 15, 2008 | Creatively Awe-Inspiring |
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| “The point is to do it, to practice. Nothing ever comes out just perfect the first time, unless you are supremely lucky — the rest of us have to work at it, to rehearse a few times before we take the stage with a top-notch performance.” — Molly Anderson-Childers, Create an Artist’s Sketchbook! |
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| November 2008 Journal |
Awe-Manac Filled with Jillustrations
By Chris Dunmire, Publisher
In perhaps the funniest preview ever leaked to the Creativity Portal, resident Kaizen-Musist Jill Badonsky gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming book "The Awe-manac: A Daily Dose of Wonder" (available for pre-order at Amazon).
Here's a preview to her preview: "With art on every page and words marinated in mirth and inspiration, you will be encouraged to think more brilliantly, laugh more often, make art or write creatively, and simply add a lot more 'awe' into daily life." More »
Indiana Journal & Courier Publishes JOYful Sidewalk Chalk Art Tips
Anyone from the Lafayette area see my chalk art tips on the front page of the Life section in the Sunday September 21 edition of the Journal & Courier newspaper? Read all about it »

Chris Dunmire
Creative Director & Publisher |
| Monthly Columns & Featured Series |
26 Simple Ways to Nurture Your Creative Life
#20: Tune In to the Life Within Seeking to be Known
By Chris Dunmire
What's in there when you tune in deeply?
Juicy Journals & Wild Words
Create an Artist’s Sketchbook!
By Molly Anderson-Childers
Look at the world through artists’ eyes. Find beauty in unexpected places.
Awe-Manac Excerpts
Sneak Preview of The Awe-manac: A Daily Dose of Wonder
By Jill Badonsky
Exclusive Slip to Creativity Portal.
Nit Wits Comics
Learn How to Draw Fluffy Cartoony Popcorn
By Chris Dunmire
Remember Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving? Ponder turkey day with popcorn, jellybeans, and toast while doodling your own king-sized kernels of popcorn goodness in the melted butter of Nit Wits #45. |
More What's New @ the CP |
Is It Commerce, or Is It Art?
By Naomi Rose
When writing a book is a spiritual practice, an act of devotion, and a gift to your readers.
Snapshots of Creativity and Relationships
By Barbara Bowen
New art career goals can bring change to our relationships, most often positive.
Using Photography to Inspire Writing II
By Hank Kellner
Less is more.
Creative Ways to Decorate and Update a Front Porch for Fall
By Jessica Ackerman
These creative ways to decorate a front porch will provide a welcoming entrance and a comfortable place to sit on warm fall days and crisp fall evenings. |
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