So, here’s something you should know about me. I’m excellent at starting up new and exciting projects. That’s definitely a strength of mine. Finishing off all the projects I start? Not so much. I’m not the best at tying off ends. So when we see that the final post for Art in August is coming at the end of October, we all just need to hold hands and take a deep breath and be glad that Kate is actually finishing something.
Rather than produce a new art work for the final post, I thought it might be nice to create a mosaic to represent the different contributors and their widely different styles. I only chose one piece from each participant, which was difficult as there were many great works to choose from.
I also tried to set it up so that, by clicking on the picture, you would be taken to the participant’s blog, but it turns out I can’t do that when I have the pictures in a mosaic like this, so I’ve put the links underneath instead.
Top row: The Plucky Parent, The Hippy Geek, Mathair Fiona
Middle row: 可愛い国, Laptop on the Ironing Board, Red Lipstick Mama,
Bottom Row: the mmmmm family, Allison Road, Sourdough Lifestyle
Isn’t it amazing to see all this hidden talent? This is what happens when we stop critiquing ourselves and just play.
I’d like to say a massive THANK YOU for everyone who joined in and everyone who encouraged me and the other artists. It has been such an affirming exercise and I’ve loved making friends in Blogland. I will definitely be doing this again next year.
In the meantime I have a germ of a new idea to work on: Finishing Things in February. What do you think?
Laptop on the Ironing Board 
Yay! You did it well done Kate and the mosaic looks really nice. I think you should definitely host another one of these x
Thanks so much, Michaela! It really opened up the blog world for me and I got to meet you and other lovely bloggers through it, which I think was even better than the art! I’ll definitely be doing it next year!
Thank you for letting me join in with this. It was loads of fun.
I’m definitely up for finishing things in February! I have so many things on the go right now, but stopping and doing something different was brilliant 🙂
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I think I need the nudge that Finishing things in February would give me! Thank you so much for joining in. I loved ‘meeting’ you!
I like that everyone did something else 🙂
I really enjoyed the project, thank you for hosting it!
Me too, we were all so different! I look forward to doing it again next year!
Well done Kate. It was really lovely seeing the inspiring works from other bloggers. How delightful to see strangers united. Something to aim for next year. Thank you.
I love the diversity of the different art works, and it was so lovely making friends with these beautiful women.
Thanks for hosting this wonderful idea ! So great to discover other bloggers through their creative spirits. I will definitely join in February because I do have a pathological issue about ending things 🙂 love xo
Thanks so much, Red! I was half-joking about February, but I think I’ll do it – I need to! It was so lovely meeting you through Art in August and seeing your beautiful creations!
Count me in for Finishing stuff in February! I’m not what you’d call a completer-finisher! 🙂
Thanks, Amanda – my head is spinning with all the half-finished projects I could include!
Me too! I have four half finished novels for a start…
I find that impressive! I would love to write a novel, but I feel too intimidated to even START! You’ve started FOUR!
They’re all NaNo projects! So far I’ve only managed to complete one NaNo novel, that’s partly why I’m not doing it this year. There are only so many unfinished stories you can leave lurking in the back of your mind I think!
I’ve never heard of NaNo before now – I just googled it then. I think I need to use something like that -or maybe the Melbourne Writers’ Festival – to give me a head start. The whole plot thing bewilders me…
The beauty of NaNo is you don’t have to worry about plotting. Those of us who write without plotting first are called Pantsers – ie we write by the seat of our pants. Have a look at the book No Plot No Problem or Jami Gold’s blog. I usually start with the rough idea of a character and/or plot concept (for Dragon Wraiths it was the first line only) and just write. The beauty of NaNoWriMo is it forces you to write write write without stopping to worry if it’s any good. That comes later – all first drafts are rubbish. The key is getting the words down. You can’t edit a blank page. I would never have written a novel if it wasn’t for NaNo – it changed my life!
I’ll have to think about it for next year. Writing this blog has reminded me just how much I enjoy writing!
It is very therapeutic! And if you can blog you can write a novel, no problem 🙂
Thanks, Amanda. I think I just need to do it and stop criticising my efforts before they even reach the paper!
No time like the present. Sign up now 😉
I say good work! I’ve got a number of things unfinished…life happens 🙂 Hopefully things will have all settled out in February and I’ll be able to join. Thanks for hosting. I had a great time!
Thanks, Meghan! I’ve loved ‘meeting’ you and linking up with you!
Me too!
Reblogged this on Máthair Fiona and commented:
The Art in August wrap-up!
I love everything about this! And I love that you hosted it and were so generous to include other bloggers! Keep me posted on your February idea! I would LOVE to actually finish something for once! LOL
Yes, I think I’ll have to do that – maybe I should call it “Following Through in February”!
Hi Kate, thank you for liking my new items..but right I would like to say…I love your blog..it is fun..and that food, ymmmmmy looks good
Cya
sherri
Thanks, Sherri!
Hi Kate, nice blogg…sure have some goodies and yummie, fun to ..have a nice week
Sherri
Thanks, Sherri!