The No Spent Year: Artist Edition
Presenting my no spending on art supplies year challenge.
So, I've realized that… maybe…. these last few years I’ve spent more time shopping for art supplies and courses than actually making art.
So, in May 2024, I have resolved not to buy any art supplies or Domestika courses this year. Not even to finish a project. Gasp.
The only exceptions are very basic things like running out of glue, scissors, or equipment needing replacement.
The Why: I have too many art supplies. I need to (really) declutter. I have not made much art for 2 years, and I want to learn who I am now as an artist, as opposed to the person I've transformed from in the last 14 years.
As I make more art, each piece will be valued (by me or my husband) from $1 to $20 in "credits," based on merit and context. These credits can be used to buy replacement art supplies once the year is over.
After that, I'm really not sure what's next. That's one of my fears: that I won't know what art supplies I truly need. Another fear is that the apocalypse would happen while I'm doing this challenge, and I won't have a store of art supplies. Seriously, that's one of the points in my mind I've used to justify the inordinate amount of art stuff I own.
Anywho, wish me luck. I hope this works.