“Let’s just take it super-guilty” LOL I COULD NOT LOVE THIS REVIEW MORE
@debbiedrawsfunny
21 күн бұрын
🤣🤣🤣Ok, lemme explain! I had Twitter oh sorry I mean X🙄open on my Mac and the trending hashtag was #trumpisguilty and it was in the corner of my eye and it seeped into my words🤣I would love said why on camera but I was not about to get into a Trump talk!
@randomsquirrelarts
23 күн бұрын
Hi, Debbie! I started this book for the first time this year and I also abandoned it after week 7 😅. I just didn't feel like doing it anymore. I have been journaling for almost 20 years so I knew journaling worked, but I am not writing every day, I don't feel like it. I am glad I went on the artist dates, it felt nice, but I didn't want to do it every week either. I am sometimes thinking of going back to it and finish the book, because I documented it for youtube and it gave me ideas for what to film every week :)). But other than journaling and the artist dates I just couldn't do those tasks t the end of each chapter, no way. So yeah, it didn't change my life either :)). I really like the bunny rainbow painting. Goes well with the discoball lights washi or whatever that "headband" was :)). Makes me think of the 80s.
@debbiedrawsfunny
21 күн бұрын
I thought I’d be doing a weekly check in video with how amazing this book was and how it changed my life, too! But nope, I dropped out real fast! You got way further into than I did! It was all the assignments of writing letters to yourself and making up contracts and all that kind of stuff that just turned me off. Along with the new age talk. And I’m pretty much a hippie dippie kinda a gal, yet this approach felt so corny to me. No offense to anyone who loves it, I know a lot of people do so I felt like I was alone in this! Thank you for confirming it’s not just me who didn’t totally love this book. And like you, I’ll keep journaling and going on “artist dates”when I can. I actually always have, I just didn’t have a name for it.
@readonshyone9806
Ай бұрын
Massive DNF for me. For years. I was assigned to read this in one of my English classes in college. I listened to the lectures and discussions in class and read the assignments in the book, but hated it. I sat next to a girl who used all that white space to take notes compulsively in lecture till they were full. Discussion in class was gushing and it just gave me the ick. Weirdest class experience ever. Now every time I see someone talking about it I get a shiver and just have to walk away. I never felt like it was designed for my personality because I'm fine by myself and finding ways to create. I can see,the appeal, but my experience has just been flat out weird. Then, YES, the god thing and the way she wrote it... Not my bag. I really liked Writing Down the Bones (never finished it all the way TBH, but started dozens of times. I never felt i needed to finish as it's a get-you-hyped book-- you read till your excited to do for yourself), Bird by Bird and yep, Big Magic (both finished for the record! I do finish books!) They're all from writers perspectives, but a creative is a creative, you know? Thanks for being real about this book and the experience. Very much appreciate the honesty. It feels like people gush and recommend it and I once again missed the pass of the kool-aid! It's not a cult outright, but cult adjacent. In my humble opinion for sure.
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
“Cult adjacent” is the perfect way to describe it, Shy One! I don’t know about you, but we sound a lot a like in the feelings about this book. I’m all for a little magical thinking to expand your mind to possibilities because I think as creative folks, we’re designed to do that. But I can’t imagine being forced to read this for class😝😝😝I read AND quit by choice. Many times. But to make this book and the activities mandatory? Oy vey. The girl in your class must’ve been the reason the book has this weird workbook layout with the giant margins for all the notes and scribbles and fangirling hearts to draw all around the case studies Julia Cameron shoves in there raving about how wonderful her methods are😆 (a bit self congratulatory if ya ask me, but whatever) Thanks for watching, sharing your trials and tribulations, and good book recommendations here! I’ll look into them for sure!
@rebeccazebell8179
Ай бұрын
Loved your take on this-- you made it farther than I did. Lol. I do love the morning pages, have done those for months. And did the first week artist date which I also loved. I'm all about the "treat yo self" vibe- no guilt whatsoever! Lol. I thought your 3 hour date with Sandi was an awesome idea, I guess I've had more dates than I realized 😉 May dive into the Artist Way again to see if I can glean a few more gems- but everything you said resonated for sure. Loved the new pieces in your sketchbook!!
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
I wonder if I could ever make through all twelve weeks even if I had 20 years to do it😂 It’s so long and so full of corny case studies. Am I too jaded?! I think the journaling was a shocker to me. Glad to see you get the benefits from it too! I’ve tried in years past and this first time ever it finally clicked for me. And artist dates don’t have to be full of pomp and circumstance and expensive trips to art exhibitions! Sheesh, we can’t all get away and do that every week. It’s funny how “hanging out” with Sandi Hester was just as inspiring and feeds my spirit as much as a walk in the forest or a museum visit. It’s all good stuff!😁you’ve been taking yourself to artist dates for years and didn’t know it😆Also, this book was written decades before art studio vlogs and KZitem were even a thing😉
@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33
Ай бұрын
Another wonderful vlog Debbie. First of all I really love your mixed media pictures. Never heard of that book and probably won’t be getting it. But as for the mirror tiled headband…….welll I actually had something similar a few years back and I sewed it into my clothes. My denim jacket, and then I glued rhinestones all over my white crocs and most of them fell off on a flight from Kuwait back to UK. 😂 and the denim jacket doesn’t fit anymore.
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
Thanks, Marie Louise🩷 Trust me, you’re not missing out on much with this book. I think there’s some valid points and exercises, but I think they can be easily done without this massive instructional manual. Basically, journal in the morning as a brain dump to rid yourself of the thought clutter and brain chatter. Then at least once a week, take time for yourself to nurture your creative spirit doing what you want. That’s about it! (And heck yeah to all sparkly accoutrements✨🙌)
@tarahartman
Ай бұрын
oh my god my very first boyfriend, who was an actor, had this book. He did morning pages religiously and I remember looking through that book and thinking "why is it so inefficiently laid out" 😂. I have never read this book but I still enjoyed this video and can relate to the hate of the book colours. We call our house the ketchup and mustard house, because it's those exact hideous colours as well.
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
Your house is probably way cuter than this book could ever hope to be! And the colors work for a house, but not this ugly book with too many fonts and it’s overuse of italics😂 Maybe creative folks like us are just way too annoyed by the tiniest stupid details like layouts and colors😂 We long for things that are well designed, practical, and (if it’s not too much to ask for) pretty! I can only imagine how dramatic this first boyfriend was with the “Please Tara, my darling, don’t talk to me until I’ve done my morning pages…” 😂
@jasonelambeth
Ай бұрын
I’ve always wanted to do the 12 weeks but could never even get through the morning pages! 😭 I like to get up and workout in the morning because if I don’t do it then, it’s not going to happen. And then there’s the artist date! As a parent who likes to make stuff, if I manage to get two hours to myself then I am usually working on art and music stuff. Maybe I will give the whole thing a shot when my kids are a little older!
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
I totally hear you on all of this. I could barely make art when my 3 kids were little let alone journal. Like give me a break! As far as artist dates go, I say just keep it simple. I don’t believe anyone has to even leave the house to count as one. Not everyone is in a position to just run off for 2 consecutive hours for “me time” so if you can squeeze in some time to read a book, watch something that inspires you, or even just sit outside and stare at the clouds (or nap!) I feel like it all counts😉Hang in there, my parent of young children❤️the struggle is real!
@ChantelleArts
Ай бұрын
this is fascinating, I love hearing other peoples views on this ☺☺
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
Thanks, Chantelle. I always hear the biggest praise for this book and barely any criticism. But I know there’s got to be more people out here that have a dumb beef with it like I do😂but there’s definitely some good lessons in it.
@thinkerdreamersketcherspy
Ай бұрын
I've been so intrigued by this but been having kinda same experience as you... I've felt weird when everyone else seems to gush about it so thanks for the validation I guess. 😂 The writing is def dated and off-putting. I never realized there were people going through the book in detail so maybe I could see if that's something that would get me to do the program. 🤔 And my trouble with the morning pages (and journalling) is that I really don't know what to write. Like my head is totally empty. 🙄
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
SAME. The journaling/morning pages (or should I say “mourning pages”?) were a rough one for me (at the start) and it’s not for everyone (I can barely believe it works for me, I poo-pooed the heck out of it!) I do know starting the day with just stream of conscious doodling can have a similar effect and I’ve been known to do that, too. But the good news is, there’s a lot of books out there besides this think of possible junk! And podcasts, and KZitem videos, and so on. We don’t have to resort to some self help book written in the late 80s that feels like a cheesy intro to a cult😂 I’m planning on reading and reviewing Big Magic soon, so stay tuned- that might be a way better fit for you and me and everyone else who feels turned off by this book.
@sarahpatel1154
Ай бұрын
I fell the same with this book. There is a pdf of the book on line that you can download for free.. and the work book.
@debbiedrawsfunny
27 күн бұрын
So good to hear I’m not alone in my feelings, thank you!😊 And it’s nice tp know if someone wants tp give it a shot they can do so free online (or go to the library or have my copy, I’ll part with it gladly!😜)I’m planning to keep up the journaling as best I can, as I definitely found it helpful. And I’m definitely going to read Big Magic. I know I’ll find Elizabeth Gilbert a lot less life-coachy😏
@sketchbookscheming
Ай бұрын
Interesting! I listened to the book years ago without doing any of the activities, and then I bought a paper copy, oh, at least six months ago, and then I bought composition notebooks for the morning pages, and then... I did nothing, month after month! I am intrigued by the benefits you saw from morning pages. I feel resistant to writing by hand. Artist's dates would be super challenging for me. I rarely like going places alone, and I am a big-time homebody. I have seen so many artists recommending the book, though, that I think I should give it a try.
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
Marcy, me too!!! I got it ages ago with all the “I’m gonna do this and it will change my life!” mojo and it sat and collected dust. Some of the activities aren’t for me. I’m not into writing contracts and stuff, but it might work for some folks who really wanna hold their feet to the fire. I also am not big into going out places alone. It was no issue when I was in my teens to early 30s and then I got anxious going alone places. But I do think there’s something that does impact the experience in a slightly more powerful way when you can enjoy something alone. But, baby steps! At least for me! And when it comes to morning pages, writing it all out by hand isn’t really necessary. Maybe typing or even doing a voice recording works better for some people. I think it’s just about getting the clutter of random thoughts out of your head at the start of the day that helps.
@sketchbookscheming
Ай бұрын
@@debbiedrawsfunny Great to hear your thoughts. I am a real "all or nothing" rigid rule-following type, so it feels weird to admit, but I often don't let myself bend the "rules," even when it's just for myself... I love your idea to type or voice record the morning pages. I gotta lighten up! Ha ha... I'd like to give it a try. Maybe I'll jump in?
@BoruArt
Ай бұрын
The Artist's Way - I've seen it but never looked into it... I will say I took a class where the professor asked us to write 15 minutes non-stop - can make sense or not, thought out, or not. I really got a lot out of that process over the course of that class. The review of the book was interesting - I'm sure it is helpful for someone who is looking for that sort of help, so... hey, good! Thanks for the interesting video!
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
You’re not missing out on much, my friend 😂Sounds like the professor may have learned this from the book OR maybe it’s just a common practice for a lot of writers and creatives. I could leave the rest of it, but I’m glad if nothing else, this part actually worked and stuck with me.
@robertlenson7345
21 күн бұрын
Well done !...Interesting and Funny ....I like you new Sig picture and the cup of Java 🥰
@debbiedrawsfunny
20 күн бұрын
I don’t know what an sig picture is, Dad😂but I assume you mean my profile photo?
@robertlenson7345
20 күн бұрын
You are correct GrassHopper...Drink Well and ride the sky and Draw the world and eat pie 🥰 @@debbiedrawsfunny
@debbiedrawsfunny
19 күн бұрын
@@robertlenson7345 I have a pie in the sky and I bet an ant can move a rubber tree plant!
@robertlenson7345
19 күн бұрын
Artist have fun, as long as you do not set to long in the Sun ...@@debbiedrawsfunny
@debbiedrawsfunny
18 күн бұрын
@@robertlenson7345 it is all fun and games until the grape turns into a raisin
@kayla8402
19 күн бұрын
it's very much structured around 12step philosophy, so alcoholics' anonymous type things. so it absolutely gives a "cult" vibe, much the same as those. I definitely think the pages, as noted, CAN have some use but often need adjustment. I don't journal well historically, much MUCH better now for reasons, but I don't have... these kinds of racing thoughts that need clearing out and trying to do so just reinforces bad stuff. Some form of Writing Down the Bones style freewriting with a prompt? That's the core of both, morning pages per se is just more narrowly defined. Other simple, daily, generative practices, like a quick abstract watercolor? Sure sure. But finishing the book? ehhhh. Definitely read through for any other "gems" that might land, but those core ideas, of a simple minimal daily practice to get things flowing, and something done for yourself, to feed your autonomy and creative input? Great.
@debbiedrawsfunny
16 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your insights, Kayla! I agree, there's a few good gems to be found in any one of these "creative self help" style books. You gotta take what resonates and leave the rest. I do plan on reading Big Magic and I'm pretty sure it'll be a better fit for the way I think. I don't believe Elizabeth Gilbert has a bunch of assignments in it either. The whole "do this do that and don't you dare skip this step" highly regimented activities really turns me off.
@aradicaldame
Ай бұрын
I downloaded it on audiobook (thank you local library!), let's see what happens lol
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
Cannot wait to hear what you think! Some of it is pretty corny, so you've been warned, my friend!
@rebeccathomas3031
Ай бұрын
Hey! I totally get the opinion of how ugly the book is. I bought it at a goodwill bookstore months ago and it is quite a commitment. I tend to be a random journal writer and find that I go and dive into my sketchbook far more often than barf thoughts...queen overthinker here. Honestly I love the artist date thing but going alone has me ultra paranoid. I don't mind the out in public cafe draw sesh, but I'm afraid of the boogie man by myself at parks and open spaces. I guess I'm a catastrophizer like that😬😜. I am listening to Rick Rubins book 'The Creative Act' and I've read other books about creativity and sometimes I feel like people just get too deep about the subject. I just think to myself "I just like to draw and color, why so fancy and whoowhoo?"
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
Yesssss Rebecca, totally hear ya on all this! I definitely wanna check out that Rick Rubins book, sounds amazing. He’s pretty damn awesome when I’ve heard him speak in interviews and since I’m a big RHCP fan, I already knew he was a genius. I agree it doesn’t have to be so froo-froo and I didn’t even talk about the “contracts” you have to write out and the letters you need to mail yourself. Like, if that’s your thing, cool. I just can’t stop from thinking it’s overkill for me personally. Give me something practical to do (with a tiny sprinkle of “woo” since I’m a bit of a hippie anyway) And cafe dates seem to be always work too! I’m more of a “afraid to be out on my own because I’m a scared cat and what if I get lost?” kind of over thinker when I go out on my own to any unfamiliar place. I used to be so brave with a devil-may-care attitude about going olaces alone in my teens-30s! Now I’m an overly self conscious baby😭but I’m trying hard to push myself.
@BW2Color.Stephanie
Ай бұрын
Great vlog Debbie…❤
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
🩷Thanks so much, Stephanie 😘
@melissamartinart
Ай бұрын
I bought this book when I first started painting and only got to week 4 I think? I ended up giving it away (actually I just meant to lend it out but she took it as if I was gifting it and I wasn’t mad about it). And yeah, the format and layout is awful! I think if it were pocket sized it would be much more readable, like the kind of book you tuck in your bag and carry with you and pull out when you have 2 minutes to read. Anyway, I can listen to you talk for days so keep the videos coming!
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
100%! That is exactly what I was thinking. Give me quick bite sized bits of inspo to take with me in a handy little book. Honestly, I found that the quotes included in the (ridiculously sized) margins were full of way more inspiration than the corny anecdotes and case studies in my opinion.
@michaelavanfleteren1476
Ай бұрын
I wish I could focus on the content of your words but I got totally distracted by your sweater. It didn’t get any better once you added the disco headband. I’ll listen to it later as a podcast without watching it 😅
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
Hahahahaa😆🤣I didn’t think my little rainbow striped shirt would be so loud! The disco mirror headband? Fair enough. It was a LOT🪩✨
@VanIsleWhimsy
Ай бұрын
I really hated this book. I'd give anything to have a non-faith-based version. The god stuff kept pulling me out of it, and I found I couldn't focus on anything. I also hated the cover ha ha. I don't know why they decided that design was the winner? So odd. My friend found the morning pages to be EXTREMELY helpful for her, which is awesome. I wasn't a fan, mostly because I just don't like writing. I did love the artist date idea, and my friend and I continue to use it to this day :)
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
It’s so ugly, right? This is a book for creative people, and we creative people want a pretty book with practical things we can actually use. I agree that the religious lingo is going to turn off and alienate a lot of folks. I consider myself a person who does believe in God and a lot of mystical things, however l wasn’t always spiritual. So even if I am more so nowadays, it still turned me off. And maybe that’s because I was so l yucked out by that when I was younger and heard plenty of people preaching and pushing their belief systems on me (I know I’m not alone in that) Maybe we could all band together and make a practical, secular, and PRETTY Artist’s Way book of our own? 🙌✨
@krystalaurelia7128
23 күн бұрын
I am saying this in the nicest way possible but you made a whole video about your love/hate relationship about a book that you only read 2 chapters of 😂
@debbiedrawsfunny
22 күн бұрын
😂🤣You nailed it! But with one correction: This was my book review after reading ONE chapter. I never got into the second week! I just did the journaling and an artist date and then rolled my eyes and DNF’d it for the third time in my life😂
@JoshuaPriceChannel
Ай бұрын
I got bored with my coloring books. If it has God stuff in it, that's AWESOME! WE ALL NEED HELP FROM THE BOSS JESUS. I used to be worse than I am today. Jesus is awesome!!!
@debbiedrawsfunny
Ай бұрын
I'm all for whatever helps! The author doesn't specifically use Jesus in her book, but just says God. As someone who grew up in a very reformed (not particularly religious) Jewish family, I always felt uncomfortable whenever anyone started bringing up anything spiritual. Fast forward to many years later, I married a Catholic and converted and still feel a book like this brings up God a bit too much for most people's comfort. That was the author's choice, and it's fine, I just feel it is unnecessary. I'm concerned that too many folks will feel turned off by the language and miss out on some of the actual lessons (even if I personally found a lot the lessons pretty corny, haha!)
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