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Star Gaze

By Utterly Strange, March 24, 2010 - 12:01pm
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Gazing up at the twinkle of the stars is usually used as a great couple's date. I like it for my artist self. Free.  Anytime of year.  Just dress for the weather. Any place, well any place that is not flooded with city lights.

Be Somebody Else

By Tenaj DaCosta, July 30, 2009 - 4:11pm
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Play in a costume shop.  Try on wigs, clothes and the signature paraphernalia of favourite cartoon characters, celebrities and interesting personnas.  

Masquerade is Not just for Halloween! 

Sob, Giggle, Pout, Twitter

By Tenaj DaCosta, July 30, 2009 - 3:43pm
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Spend a couple hours, reading the cards, in a stationary outlet.  To get the most from the experience, be sure to sample a variety of categories and companies. And of'course you'll be sure to put them all neatly back in their slots:)

Wallpaper …

By Tenaj DaCosta, July 30, 2009 - 3:35pm
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… books and stores are filled with stimulating ideas.  A person could spend hours paging through the books and fantasizing all about great decorating.  

Even if you don't have time, money or inclination for a new look for your space a trip to a paint and paper outlet is nourishing and fun.

Browse in art supply Store

By Utterly Strange, July 30, 2009 - 3:03pm
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Don't buy anything!  Don't even take money or cards with you (except what you need to get back home).  Just browse … for a long time.

Leaf through art …

By Tenaj DaCosta, July 30, 2009 - 11:00am
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… books at a huge library or book store. The bigger the selection – the better. Musing through art books can be hugely inspirational.  Be prepared with a block of time, after your Artist Date.  You're gonna want create.

TIP: If your block of time is limited, concentrate on one medium.  Infuse yourself in that art to focus your juices.

Find Images in Clouds

By Anonymous, July 30, 2009 - 10:20am
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Lay on your back – on a hill; in a meadow; by a river (if only Mom would let us outside) … or in the sun-room.  

Find meaning in the shapes of the clouds. Follow the morphing of the fluff, whips and silhouettes from one form to another. 

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