Archive - The Habit of Art by Kelcey Ervick

How I create my illustrated stories

Behind-the-scenes tools, techniques, & process with Procreate

Jul 19 •

June 2024

A Woman Reading

vs A Man Powerwashing

Jun 29 •

How I made my student cry (happy tears)

a reminder that our words matter

Jun 19 •

Scene Magic: A scene-writing exercise in 20 questions

I developed it over many years as a creative writing professor and finally remembered to use it myself. And it works! Here it is!

Jun 9 •

May 2024

Prepping for a two-week writing challenge

My plan for "1000 Words of Summer"

May 31 •

Desperately Seeking Motivation

when I should probably just start scribbling

May 18 •

April 2024

Don't forget to take yourself on an Artist Date!

Inspired by an unexpected solo day in Indianapolis

Apr 28 •

Fearless Creativity: Lessons from Teenagers

What teenagers taught me when I was supposed to be teaching them

Apr 14 •

March 2024

On being your own WHY

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Mar 31 •

The One-Sentence Artist Statement

is totally different from a tagline (right?)

Mar 17 •

February 2024

"This may be art, but is it my own art?"

Ben Shahn says the inner critic can help us find the answer!

Feb 18 •

Saying Yes to Big Magic & Creative Friends

Thanks to my creative friends and brilliant comics creators, Teresa Wong and Alverne Ball, for the inspiring conversation. ❤️ And of course thanks to…

Feb 5 •

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