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I am feeling very nervous about this - I am starting from 0 at the age of 67.

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Welcome Maggy, so happy you're here! Echoing Annie and Marilyn , you are not alone. So many people join the GUT with zero drawing experience. The kind of drawing we do here is more about enjoying the process of drawing rather than trying to achieve a certain outcome. There are no rules, and every mistake in an opportunity for unexpected creativity. Welcome to the GUT!

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Hi Maggy! I started drawing only four months ago. And like you I am at a lovely age of 64. 💖 It can feel scary for sure, but the GUT community is so kind and encouraging. And you don't have to show your drawings to anyone if you don't want to. I'd encourage you to do it just for the fun and discovery.

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You’ll do great. This is a supportive group and you got at your own pace.

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Yes we can!

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Oh my gosh, but this is amazing that you are going for it at whatever age!

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Me too exactly!

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Me too! Same same.

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Hey Maggy! I am 65! We can do this!!

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Me too! I read this post and wanted to start, but I'm a day late and the voice in my head says, "But I can't draw" and the terror of having to share what I can't do? Ugh. Srsly making me want to cry right now. All of which is a sure sign this would be good for me. But it's so scary.

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Perfect!

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Where and how to upload image?

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So happy you're joining! Your nervousness is not preventing you from trying something new 💪🏽

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Yay!! Let’s do this! It’s exactly what I needed to kickstart my 2024!

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Well this is exciting and when I saw the message in my inbox I felt drawn (no pun intended!) to it immediately! I have a deep love of pencils:) Hello all and I am looking forward to seeing your drawings very much - Alison

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I joined Draw Together and GUT earlier this year. It has transformed me. Everyone is so encouraging, supportive, inspiring, fun, and above all, kind. Wendy makes everything doable. Give yourself a gift of drawing together minutes 10 minutes a day and your day will no doubt get better. ❤️

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Huzzah! I'm delighted to hear how positive the GUT has been for you and can't wait to see/hear how this 30 days impacts you! So happy you're here, Nancy.

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Wow, this really sounds amazing! I haven't really drawn in years - thinking about joining.

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You won’t regret it. Wendy usually sends out her ‘dispatches’ emails with the prompts on Sundays.

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Excited to begin! Also created a page in my drawing journal with a bullet journal to track what I really find important and do to kick off the year

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Longtime follower, first time joiner! I’m excited to try this drawing challenge after failing at a daily journal practice.

For me, the hardest part of trying new things is balancing perfection (or how I want/expect something to turn out) vs what I actually have to “turn in” when I’m done. (When I was a kid I wouldn’t turn in projects if my paper got wrinkled 🥴) I’m hoping the ten minute timer helps me here! The right supplies will also help.

Suggestions on pens, coloring tools, or other things I can buy when I hit the local art store this weekend?

P.S. I gifted a subscription to my mom, too!

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A pencil and copy paper will do to start. So will a ballpoint pen and lined paper. Crayons, watercolors, oils, pastels, markers, digital - anything works. I bought a fountain pen and I adore it. Start with something at the art store that catches your eye. We’ll be doing all sorts of things this month and how you do it doesn’t matter. No rules in art, as Wendy says.

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Thank you, Kathleen!

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I am so excited to re-up by taking on The 30-Day Drawing Habit . I am grateful there is still a day or two in the year that I can purchase a dedicated sketch book. Still, Wendy's post encouraged me to start yesterday without one. I took a Lynda Barry prompt to create monsters from Making Comics. Fun, fun, fun. It's so great to work in and be buoyed by these great teachers who know that creativity begets peace.

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Ok Wendy Mac, IM IN!💗💗💗💗

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OHHH YEEAAAAHHHHH. So happy you're at the table, Kate! Look forward to drawing with you.

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I am excited to join this community of kind artists. I feel so good when I draw but I don’t always let myself ‘play’ even though I’m retired. Thank you Wendy for creating this opportunity for adults to play and helping kids make art.😍

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“I can’t draw.” “I’m not creative.” “I don’t do art.” Huge challenge on creative side and on daily habit side aaaaaaand I’m going to try. Thank you Wendy!

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Good for you for trying. You’ll be in very good company.

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This will be my second round of the 30 Day Drawing ✍️ challenge and the sense of pride is just amazing. Wendy and GUT make me feel like me and what I create matter and that I too am an artist (not in the sense of traditional art classes where you have to earn the title). The best part is if I bow out for a few sessions I’m always welcomed back with open arms. Whether you post or not, you will not regret your choice 🥰. With bias I do say that the GUT community is among the best out there and have nothing but positivity and grace. 🌈

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Beginner. Beginner. Beginner. And so excited.

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The best way to be!! Beginner and excited = so much wonder and joy and discovery lies ahead. WELCOME!

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Super excited this is happening again and also that it’s beginning on January the 1st!

What a great start to the year!

I would also like to switch my membership to annual, so I need to work that out.

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hey Zoi! So happy you're here, and thank for making the annual leap! There is a way to switch it (see thread above, others have figured it out.) let me know if you find any hurdles, and be sure to snag that discount so you save a lot off the monthly :)

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Can’t wait! I did the challenge in June and loved it!!!! 😍

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Woohoo! Excited to start the year drawing. In the past year as a sporadic GUTster, I’ve been too shy or behind to share many of my drawings, BUT - it’s given me a lot of practice in pushing through perfectionism, and I’ve developed a near-daily practice of pushing a pencil or pen around in the pages of my sketchbook for the first time in years!!! Thanks for creating GUT and the creative nudges, Wendy!!

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Missy, this is wonderful news!! Of course you needn't share if you don't feel like it. And if you feel like taking a leap and sharing, the GUT community will always be here waiting to catch you!. I'm so glad the lessons and assignments have been helpful. Perfect is a lie! Daily drawing is a balm! You are a super awesome valued member of this community!! Woohoo!

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Cannot wait for this! Drawing/painting/creating 3x a week is on my 2024 goals list!

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