Tag Archives: Instagram

Sep23

Creative Juice #311

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Interesting stuff here.

I’ve heard of rainforests, but never a cloudforest.
Architecture heroes.
Here’s how one poet uses Instagram.
It’s been so long since I’ve been on a quilt retreat.
I love Allison Alexander’s artwork.
How solitude in the wilderness heals us and increases our creativity.
That friendship you let slide, and why you should pursue it today.
The ruins of Fountains Abbey.
The 2022 Festival of Quilts, Birmingham, England.
For the authors: suggested word counts for various genres.
Life is a lot like quilting.
Fear of failure can be paralyzing. Here’s how to face your fears and lead a more joyful life.

Nov19

Creative Juice #269

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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It’s the weekend, baby! (A former college boyfriend used to tell me this every Friday afternoon.)

Quilts from the Pacific International Quilt Festival.
A quilter shares her thoughts about a newly-finished quilt.
Wonderful origami.
Don’t bother buying a bed for your cat.
A quick art history lesson focusing on Renaissance paintings.
Dripping with rugs.
An autistic student completes an assignment to write a poem, and earns a book contract for it.
An artist is entranced by a hand-scribed, hand-illustrated Ethiopian prayerbook.
Award-winning landscape photography.
Sketching trees.
I love this artist’s Instagram. Some posts are multi-drawing stories.
When your 94-year-old mother writes a children’s book and asks you to illustrate it, you can’t say no.

Oct8

Creative Juice #263

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Beautiful things to look at, and hints for the creative lifestyle.

They don’t make things the way they used to. Manufacturers purposely make goods with a limited lifespan so that we have to replace them and they can make more money. How do we combat the throwaway lifestyle?
Photogenic pets.
For the writers: set your daily intentions.
Parenting is hard! Action points for getting through the tough spots (i.e. every day).
Doodling on the piano.
Internet romance.
Write a novella for NaNoWriMo.
How are quilters like athletes?
3D embroidery.
How to draw and paint a mushroom, step by step.
Watercolor streetscapes.
I’ve been following Amy Cowen on Instagram for years. I love the faces she draws.

Oct1

Creative Juice #262

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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A lot of interesting articles this week.

Cats in stores.
I never really understood how vital the bison had been to the ecology of the prairies. Read how Native Americans are spearheading the effort to reintroduce bison to the wild.
Don’t you just hate it when you’re writing a scene in your novel and you get stuck? Here’s three ways to get unstuck.
Are you tempted to throw in the towel? Here’s why you should persevere.
Children’s book authors: when you submit a picture book manuscript, do you show where the page breaks are? It’s a controversy, but I like this approach.
A stroll through Jersey City, including a couple of awesome murals (be sure to scroll to the end).
Crap. I think I may be the friend that all my friends lovingly tolerate. I recognize myself in this poem.
The search for authenticity.
Oooo. More artistic people to follow on Instagram.
Yellow Submarine means different things to different people.
Connecting our Natural Worlds is an art quilt exhibition. In addition to photographs of the quilts, the website has links to videos of the artists talking about their creations.
How to write fiction about drug abuse when you have no clue.

Aug14

Creative Juice #203

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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Beautiful things to look at, and ideas that will help you boost your own creativity.

Sculptures made from discarded metal.
Murals that incorporate their surroundings.
A clue may shed light on Vincent Van Gogh’s last days.
The hundred best books of the last twenty years. I’ve read maybe ten of these; they were all good except for one which I can’t remember. One more is in my TBR pile. Most of these I’ve never even heard of.
I love this artist’s Instagram page.
Rebellious nuns.
Are you living the dream? Why not?
A little city of zentangled architecture.
Free summer-themed quilt patterns.
Wonderful photos of scenes in Saigon—and each one includes at least one motorbike.
I have long loved Grant Snider’s Incidental Comics. This article explains his process for a recent book cover he illustrated.
Admit it—you’ve been thinking about starting your own podcast. How hard is it, really? Read this article to find out.

Mar10

20+ Best Instagram Accounts for Zentangle®

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

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20+ Best Instagram Accounts for Zentangle®

Some are not strictly zentangle. Some are mandalas. Some are drawings with pattern elements. Some are henna. Click on the links. Follow your favorites. Lots of inspiration here, folks. In no particular order.

And here is mine: https://www.instagram.com/arhuelsenbeck/. I have pockets of zentangle, but other art, too, and quilts, and little glimpses of my life. I’d love it if you would follow me.

Now it’s your turn. Do you know of more cool zentangle Instagram accounts? Please share a link in the comments below.