So if you’ve been following my Instagram account, @pins_artist – you’ve probably noticed my PiNStaChallenges poping up on the feed, in the hope to uplift & empower our human souls through positive & creative activity – If you don’t follow on the Gram, no worries, I’ll just share them on here from now on…
OFF PHONE, PAINT STONE! – stemmed from a chance meeting with a local artist Penny who inspired it – Blog post about her & her stones HERE – and from a need of simply getting off my phone and engaging with the ‘real’ world as much as possible, whilst motivating & inspiring others through it…
THE CHALLENGE:
– Find a stone
– Take it home
– Get into paint zone
– Leave your home
– Place your stone
– For someone else to own
– Good Energy Transfer zone (GET it)
**Colour & positive quotes on stones has been proven to uplift vibes when placed in dead zones by 250%
Pinsey Report, 1983
Feel free to tag your painted stones with #OffPhonePaintStone across socials if you really want to, no worries if not, it’s more about the selfless act of doing something cos a) it’s great for mental health vibes and b) it’s a nice thing leaving your art for someone else to enjoy…
Seeing as art galleries or any centres of culture are closed right now, my only sanctuary seems to be the good ol’ outdoors, which i’m rather enjoying…
During my walks in the local area, I normally go passed the local church and notice spots of artwork dotted around including a lighting installation with words like LOVE / JOY lighting up the deadness of the night as you walk by.…
Teamed up with the guys at Legacy Youth Zone to deliver a sketch session with local young creatives, which will also form the basis of a larger art project within their amazing space.
I was a youth worker back in the day, across several sites mainly in the Croydon area, and remember how important youth llubs were for young people to engage socially and interact with one another *Offline.…
I use a Bic biro to sketch, nothing fancy, yet this simple medium brings me mad joy when capturing a moment, so thought to myself…with everything going on right now, especially the pressures on young people, why not share the vibes with others…
OUTREACH:
Iām looking to visit council estates mainly in London (but not restricted to) & run Sketch The Vibe walks complete with STV Starter Kits (sketchbook & working materials) in the hope to engage young people offline more & build their artistic confidence.…
Big up Ryan from SnowBallz, for getting me down to bless up a message on the local skate ramp in Wandle Park, Croydon – used to play tennis here as a teenager wayyyyy back during my teenage years – was good to see the local youth unleashing their response to BLM *Ps. if you’re a parent, have THAT convo and EDUCATE yourself with them, IF you care about living in an equal & anti-racist society COMFORT DISCOMFORT GROWTH š
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