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Lesson 2 of 29

Day 2: Draw a Houseplant

 

28 to Make

Lesson 2 of 29

Day 2: Draw a Houseplant

 

Lesson Info

Day 2: Draw a Houseplant

[Upbeat Music] Hi! My name is Kate Bingaman-Burt, and this is 28 to Make. For this project we are going to draw our friend, the houseplant. So, why not draw your houseplants? Everyone has houseplants, and what I like about drawing houseplants is that it really gives you a chance to pay attention to these objects that surround us every single day. So, for example, all you're going to need for this project again is paper and your favorite drawing utensil. And this is only going to take you 20 minutes. Again, this is a wonderful time if you're sitting at a table and you see a plant, and you have some down time. Just grab your pens, and grab your paper, and start getting friendly with your friend, the houseplant. There's a couple different ways that you can draw your houseplant. This is an example of one that was just sitting on my kitchen table. And then I decided to kind of have fun with patterns at the bottom. This pattern did not exist on my kitchen table, but I wanted to draw it any...

way. That is your prerogative. If you like patterns, then add patterns to your plants. Another thing that I like to do when I do houseplant drawings is I like to give plants as gifts. Sometimes I will draw a drawing, and then also give the drawing to my friend along with the houseplant, too. It customizes a pretty popular birthday gift. It makes it feel a little bit more personal, too. And a lot of times your drawing is going to out live the plant. I would say probably 95% of the time. Sorry, plant. Another thing if you have extra time, you can add color to your plants. And if you really find yourself enjoying this project, which again should only take you 20 minutes to do for each drawing. Start gathering all your plant drawings together, and make a print of your plant collections. I'm excited to see your plants, and don't forget to share your work with the hashtag #28tomake. Have fun! [Upbeat Music]

Class Description

Sometimes, we lapse into unproductive habits because we don’t know what else to do. That's why we worked with some of the best creators we know to bring these 28 daily creative project ideas to your inbox so you can get back in the habit of making. 


Week 1

Celebrating everyday objects through drawing with Kate Bingaman-Burt

Week 2

Exploring line, form, and texture with Ryan Putnam

Week 3

Hacking visual language and creative thinking with Lara McCormick

Week 4

Connecting to your context through observation and lettering with Erik Marinovich

Weekends

You'll get the same 2 videos every weekend, when you'll be encouraged to take in the sights and relax with Brooks Chambers


Who is this for?
It’s been gently optimized for designers, illustrators, and typographers, but it’s for anyone who wants give traction to their desire to create. 

How does it work?
  1. Sign up with the blue button above. 
  2. Watch your daily video prompt. 
  3. Make something! The projects can all be completed in 20 minutes, but you can take as long as you like. Also - do it your way. If the project calls for a drawing, but you've got some modeling clay on hand, feel free to sculpt instead.
  4. Reflect on your work for a few minutes. Did you love it? Hate it? Do you wish you could make one of these every day instead of doing the other projects? Do it!
  5. Share what you made with the world on Instagram using #28toMake. We really want to see what you come up with, and we're not alone.

  6. Repeat for 28 days, or until you stumble upon that thing that really gets you going. If you find yourself getting stale again, you can always come back. The videos will be emailed to you daily, but you can watch them on this page whenever you want.

Lessons

  1. Day 1: Draw Your Beverage
  2. Day 2: Draw a Houseplant
  3. Day 3: Draw Your Favorite Album Art
  4. Day 4: Draw What's in Your Bag
  5. Day 5: Draw a Receipt
  6. Day 6: People-Watching Mad Lib
  7. Day 7: Take the Day Off and Reflect
  8. Day 8: 30 Circles
  9. Day 9 - Scribbles & Shapes
  10. Day 10: Blind Contour Self Portrait
  11. Day 11: Photo Doodles
  12. Day 12 - Exquisite Corpse
  13. Day 13: People-Watching Mad Lib
  14. Day 14: Take the Day Off and Reflect
  15. Day 15: Mindmap
  16. Day 16: Blackout Poetry
  17. Day 17: Tangrams
  18. Day 18: Visualize Sound
  19. Day 19: Notes in the Wild
  20. Day 20: People-Watching Mad Lib
  21. Day 21: Take the Day Off and Reflect
  22. Day 22: Shiny Object
  23. Day 23: Make Your Marker
  24. Day 24: Make a Postcard
  25. Day 25: Address an Envelope
  26. Day 26: Hand Lettered Quote
  27. Day 27: People Watching Mad Lib
  28. Day 28: Take the Day Off & Reflect
  29. Final Thoughts: Making it Count

Reviews

Margaret Agnew
 

I just loved the way this was presented and the immediate connection of the videos and their content which helped me discover and try things I would not have thought I could do. The affirmations from others doing the same thing and being able to gather ideas from the 'sharing' bit was also important for me. I have gained a lot creatively and it has fired parts of my imagination that lay hidden. I am just sorry it is formally over. I missed the last x3 sessions and the portfolio bit due to illness but will complete the other tasks and will continue explore developing those that really opened a creative slot for me. Above all thanks to the tutors - each of you - I loved the content you chose and the enthusiasm and creative energy you conveyed in just a few moments and the generous attitude of the skills share. That's it - Thank you, would recommend to anyone not to miss this opportunity.

LAra TAmalunas
 

I was looking for a way to get back into the habit of creating. The class has some fun ideas for projects that are easy to work on, which is super helpful. Every day I was excited to see what my new project was! But...a few seemed to not be what I considered sketching or drawing and didn't seem to fit the description. Overall, very helpful though :)

Nicola
 

Best course ever on Creative Live. It's the foundation for doing anything or everything creative. Even if you think your only creative interest is say photography ...and you're not a drawer, maker or artist of any kind ...think again. This course will open up your mind and you will discover that actually you are a creative and you can pick up a pencil and draw... and it doesn't take up much time... 10-20 minutes a day. In the beginning it's not about the end result, it's about the doing and how it sets something off in your brain. It will make a huge difference to everything else you put your hands and mind to in life.