Hi Skillshare fam! Popping in to share a quick reminder, recommendation, and teaser:

1. Drawing Foundations Class Giveaway Ends 2/28!

We're officially ONE WEEK AWAY from selecting the winner of the class giveaway challenge! In case you missed the details, to encourage you to finish this class:

One selected winner will receive a package worth over $500:

Skillshare annual membership ($168 value, applied to your next billing cycle)
Mimochai Studio Artist annual membership ($297 value)
$50 Amazon gift certificate for art supplies (or the equivalent site for your country)

How to Enter

This giveaway is open to all students in all countries! All you have to do is finish watching the class and leave a Review with a comment (Reviews are found on the desktop version of Skillshare). Bonus points if you also share any classwork, but not necessary.

Watch the Class Here

2. Book Rec: The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

I recently finished this book and have to share it with all of you! If you are looking for some mindful inspiration and creative self-care, I think you'll love this book as much as I do. It's all about how creativity is in all of us, and how we can tap into the flow of creativity in a meaningful way.

You can listen to his interview with Ezra Klein's podcast for a free intro, and read/listen to the book here. I usually listen to audiobooks, so I can get through a lot of books while working on drawings and paintings.

3. Next Class Teaser

This book actually has a lot to do with my next class idea! Many people are starting to understand that meditation and self-reflection are important parts of creative practice, but it can be hard to know how exactly to meditate or integrate this into our creative lives. I am an artist and certified mindfulness meditation teacher, so I'd like to help fill that gap.

While this is in early pre-production and won't be live until perhaps early Summer, I want to get your thoughts now so I can keep them in mind. Here's the idea:

A 3-part series offering an introduction to mindfulness for creatives:

Mindfulness Meditation: Breath, Body, Thoughts, Emotions, RAIN
Mindful Creativity: Integrating Mindfulness & Creative Practice
Creative Ritual: Daily Routines & Practical Exercises

Depending on how long each one takes, I'm thinking of having three separate classes this time but tied together with a Part I-III title. The next class would be Part I.

Let me know if you're excited about these classes, or if you have a suggestion for something else you'd rather learn from me!

Thanks and talk soon -Mimi

Mimi Chao

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