Day 8: Crafting Creative Rituals

9 Days of Wild Creative Connection

Breathe in with me. And exhale.

How are you?

How is that tender, wild heart of yours?

Have you given yourself some sketching-self-care today?

Let’s explore how simple rituals can transform our sketchbook practice from something we do into a sacred act we embody. These rituals become anchors, helping us drop more quickly and deeply into our creative flow. They reaffirm your sanctuary, and the reverence you hold for your creative act of reciprocity.

🌿 Today's Reflection: Consider how wild beings prepare their spaces - a bird preening before flight, a cat washing before rest, a bear creating their den. These aren't just practical acts but rituals that help them transition from one state to another. We too can create rituals that help us transition into our creative space.

Your rituals might be as simple as taking three deep breaths before opening your sketchbook, or as elaborate as creating a complete ceremony around your practice. What matters is that they help you cross the threshold from doing to being, from rushing to presence.

🖋️ Gentle Invitation: Create a simple ritual to begin your practice today:

• Arrange your tools with intention

• Light a candle or make a special tea

• Take three conscious breaths

• Say a word of gratitude

• Touch your heart before beginning

Remember: Rituals aren't about perfection - they're about creating consistent touchstones that support your practice. They’re about connection.

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You can find the reference images here

Tomorrow is our last day! We will go over the entire page and make any necessary adjustments, and then I will give you a sneak peek at the Orangutan mum and her bebe’s done in graphite. An utter delight I tell you!

May your day be full of the best sorts of connections,

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