Creative Time

destress drawing 2 Blair Thomson D+P Studio

Creative Time – Abstract doodly fun

This month take a few minutes break to doodle any shapes, lines or patterns you fancy. It is so relaxing to just take any pen and start with a line or shape, then bring other shapes and lines around it, curves or zig zags or… Read More »Creative Time – Abstract doodly fun

Creative Time - Above and below the waves

Creative Time – Above and below the waves

Have you made it to the open space of the seaside or lochs this summer? Or can you imagine being on the water, looking out to big horizons or looking down and seeing colourful mysterious sea creatures swimming below? For our Creative Time fun artwork… Read More »Creative Time – Above and below the waves

Trees

Creative Time – Summer Landscape

It is beautiful here into June in Glasgow, the days are bright and humid and the colours of trees, buildings and sky are vivid, people are wearing bright summery colours too! Why not take a moment to make a drawing of a summer landscape or… Read More »Creative Time – Summer Landscape

Creative Time - colourful swirls

Creative Time – colourful swirls

This month why not take a few minutes to relax and doodle, we have a fun and  easygoing task for you to enjoy. Simply doodle some swirly spiraling lines, at your own pace. You can explore what sizes or materials, or colours or shapes you… Read More »Creative Time – colourful swirls

Mark's train painting

Creative Time– draw your favourite Public Transport or work vehicle!

We have a very different theme this month ? thanks to Mark, who kindly sent me a picture of his acrylic paining of a cute passenger train in the Yorkshire Dales and Ribblehead Viaduct, with lovely open space and light. Do you have a favourite… Read More »Creative Time– draw your favourite Public Transport or work vehicle!

Spring growth and life emerging

Creative Time – Doodling the joyful growth of Spring

As the crocuses and daffodils shoot up and fresh green leaves begin to open, why not make a doodle or two to capture the energy of Spring! It could be a few marks or some shapes of buds, here are some examples from participants to… Read More »Creative Time – Doodling the joyful growth of Spring

Mark

Creative Time – Reaching out to wintery open spaces

This month’s Creative Time is very laid back – please send us any photos you have taken of your wintry environment, or any poems you have written about the season.  The February days are becoming longer and there is more sunshine to energise us. If… Read More »Creative Time – Reaching out to wintery open spaces

Maria's artwork

Creative Time – Celebrating New Year with Colour and Pattern ?

Let’s celebrate the New Year with some colour and pattern. For our first Creative Time activity of 2021 why not enjoy some fun doodling with any materials you have at hand – such as pencil ✏️, pens ?️, colouring pencils, or paints. ??️  To inspire… Read More »Creative Time – Celebrating New Year with Colour and Pattern ?

Creative time - delighting in autumn colours

Creative time – delighting in autumn colours

On the West Coast of Scotland here in Glasgow the autumnal colours have been rich and changing from day to day.  ? For this fun creative time challenge we photographed some of the colours and shapes near us.? Please send us any photographs, poetry and… Read More »Creative time – delighting in autumn colours

Creative time - From late Summer to early Autumn

Creative time – From late Summer to early Autumn

As the season gradually changes from summer towards autumn and we reach out for more jumpers and get cosy during the darker nights, let’s take a moment to notice the atmosphere and what going on around us. And write a haiku or short poem about… Read More »Creative time – From late Summer to early Autumn