This Week's Messier Moments: February 13
Happy Lunar New Year! Get your dragon on in a few creative moments.
It’s the Year of the Dragon! I happen to love this one particularly because my youngest daughter is a dragon (yes that means she’s turning 12 this year!?!) Here are a few dragon-themed exercises to help you get the year started right:
Get your creative space tidy: Some people observe LNY by cleaning up to prepare for the new year. This is a great time to tidy up your creative nook. Or if you don’t have one, it’s a great time to take steps toward making one.
Draw a dragon: You knew we were going to say it: it doesn’t have to be perfect. Play with colors and textures to bring to life your own personal dragon.
Be a dragon: In the Chinese zodiac, dragons are charismatic, intelligent, confident, powerful and naturally lucky. We all have those traits. Write a short ode to yourself, with about 2 lines describing times when you’ve exhibited each trait.
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“Paint the dragon dot the eyes.” (画龙点睛)j
– from the story of legendary painter Zhang Sengyou