Gold Medal Winner - Existential Dread, Freestyle
It's actually not that bad - the water's fine.
Welcome to The Nibbler by me, Jill Myer, a bi-weekly brief focusing on art, inspiration, creativity, snacks, and joy.
Hello, my Tasty Tostadas,
Happy Tuesday!
I am coming to you from the raw side of life today, but who in America isn’t feeling a little bent over at the moment?!
But, regardless of my current state, I have lots of good stuff to share so let’s dive in!
On an extra super happy, joyful note, I’d like to warmly welcome all my new friends from the Curiosity Collective.
The Curiosity Collective was a group of 300 people who applied to participate in a month-long experimental project focused on public learning and leaning into curiosity. The group was also part of a book launch—Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cnuff. The group was very interesting, and I came away with a new mindset, new friends, and many new ideas.
I highly recommend the book if any of the above appeals to you!
Welcome and thank you for such a great experience!
(I’ll be doing a blog post on my Tiny Experiments in the upcoming weeks!)
ON THE BLOG
Gold Medal Winner -
Existential Dread, Freestyle
I do my best to keep this space free of current events because I want “The Nibbler” to be a place of rest and joy, and current events are rarely joyful, but with the current state of affairs in the United States… I'm unsure how we go about not talking about… (waves hand vaguely in the air).
My gold medal in the Existential Freestyle is due to the fact that my federally employed Husband-Person-Man-Dude and Breadwinner Extraordinaire (HPMD-BWE), lost his job two weeks ago.
We knew enough to expect it, but you genuinely cannot prepare for that kicked-in-the-stomach feeling or the uncertainty of…
(there is a silver lining - you can trust me in clicking that link below)
MY CURRENT FAVORITE SNACK
The inside of my mouth is on the verge of destruction from the acid I’ve consumed while being fully obsessed with these oranges—they taste like sunshine and good life choices.
They are the Sumo - Mandarin Oranges
GLIMMER HUNTING…
Two-ish weeks ago, I hosted our inaugural
✨Snack & Sketch!✨
Like many others, I spend an inordinate amount of time in Zoom meetings during the work day, and so while I was looking forward to our Zoom hangout, I wasn’t overly optimistic about the “temperature of the room,” if you will.
BUT!!! OH MY STARS WE HAD SO MUCH FUN!!!🤩
It was genuinely lovely!
Every person in the group messaged me after the call to say they enjoyed it and were looking forward to our next meeting.
The drawing/doddle prompt was to write down the word that best describes your mood and then decorate it.
Our next Snack & Sketch is scheduled for:
Wednesday March 26th at 6pm PST - Reply to this email to RSVP
If you’d like to join but that time doesn’t work for you, we might have enough people to do a second time, reply and let me know that too!
I hope you will all join in the fun at some point - it really was so special.
IN MY STUDIO
I started another 100 day project - with a very simple premise.
15 min a day for 100 days in a illustrative style - that’s all.
NiBBLeR MiNi SHoP UPDaTe
Mini shop updates are unique and original artworks not offered elsewhere, and in extremely limited quantities.
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Today’s Nibbler Mini Update is: on hold. I am up to my neck in deadlines for commissioned work. Hopefully in two weeks I’ll have a cute mouse or a fun map for you!
Until next time!!
<3 Jill
Paintings, prints, cards, and mini-card bundles are also available in the For ArtSake Gallery.
“Broken Perfection” is available on the Minted.com website in various sizes and frame options. I receive a percentage of each purchase. Thank you!
HAPPY TUESDAY!
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Jill
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