It's my first time participating the annual #the100dayproject. In a true procrastinator fashion, I have been putting off the challenge for years. This is because I felt that my works will be inferior compared to the polished, well-curated works of fellow artists.

But now, I have to take the plunge. For this challenge, I decided to do arty experiments, as aptly called. It's a lightbulb idea because I just wanted to have fun creating things that makes me happy.

The first few days were a mess, but it's fine because it's still a part of the process. :D The first two days were simple handlettering stuff.

#Mhanes100ArtyExperiments - image 1 - student project

The next few days were dedicated to sketchbook making, using the excess watercolor papers I have, some thread, and a help from Sea Lemon (on Youtube):

#Mhanes100ArtyExperiments - image 3 - student project

Not bad, man. Perhaps some unfortunately bad paper.

#Mhanes100ArtyExperiments - image 5 - student project

I even painted ladies at some point. This was also the same time I had to release my feelings during the lockdown, including the inactions of the government and cancellation of events and conventions I was intended to attend.

#Mhanes100ArtyExperiments - image 6 - student project

Lately, I got the hang of painting landscapes and urban sketches (at home hehe). From someone who's been terrified of painting intricate details and complicated shapes (aka the elements we've seen in landscapes and urban sketches), painting those things seems to be relaxing. Also, it diverts me from all the bad news that's happening right now - most especially we're in a lockdown.

#Mhanes100ArtyExperiments - image 8 - student project

A lot of hot mess happening in my bedroom these days because I had a huge general cleaning going on.

#Mhanes100ArtyExperiments - image 9 - student project

A window view of the neighbors' beautiful houses. I painted the day scenery on the left, and the night one on the right.

#Mhanes100ArtyExperiments - image 10 - student project

Apart from food, family, and art, YouTube (and eventually SkillShare) is a lovely companion during the lockdown.

The next two pictures were the ones I copied from Learn Landscape Painting series of manuals.

#Mhanes100ArtyExperiments - image 11 - student project

The first attempt ever. I think I have overdosed the use of opera in this lil' painting (to signify the cherry blossoms).

#Mhanes100ArtyExperiments - image 12 - student project

This is much better than the previous one, I think. Also, I can imagine myself living in the province - with lots of fresh air and lots of scenery to offer!

That's pretty much it for my #the100dayproject. Thanks for following this in the end! Oh, and I regularly updated this through my Instagram: @mhanevision for more madness.

PS: Maybe at this point I can make an eraser stamp or going back to handlettering, or even venturing to acrylics. Who knows?

Mhane

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