Curl can be gentle or forceful~ something resting, or something gathering before release. It shows up in nature constantly: leaves, smoke, waves, hair, claws, spirals. Rarely straight, almost always moving. Even time curls~ bringing us back to places, ideas, or versions of ourselves we thought we moved past. How does curl show up for you? Is it soft? Protective? Tense? Transforming? Is it closing in… or beginning to unfurl? Exercises / Prompt: - Create using only curved or flowing lines (no straight edges) - Explore something coiled vs something unfurling - Interpret “curl” through motion, tension, or release - Write or sketch a moment that returned or repeated in your life - Soften something rigid by translating it into curves Let it twist, gather, or release.

This week’s prompt is Swift. Think movement, reaction, or change~ something that happens in a blink. Is it speed? Precision? Escape? Transformation? You can take this literally or metaphorically: – A swift current – A sudden decision – A fleeting moment – A sharp turn in a story Let it be quick, instinctive~ and don’t overthink it. Sometimes great work comes from that first, immediate response~ so don't hesitate~! Drop your WIPs, sketches, or finished pieces below 👇 Let’s see where Swift takes you.

This week’s word is: Obscure Something hidden~ Something overlooked~ Something not easily understood~ or maybe not meant to be~ Interpret it however you want~ literally, emotionally, abstractly, or completely sideways. - Shadows and concealment - Forgotten places or ideas - Distortion, blur, fragmentation - Things that feel just out of reach - Meaning that isn’t immediately clear No rules~ lean into the ambiguity and see where it takes you. Drop your sketches, WIPs, thoughts, or finished pieces below 👇

Edge is where things begin… and where they almost fall apart. It can be sharp or soft~ A boundary or a meeting point~ The place where light turns into shadow~ Or where control gives way to something a little more wild~ This week, explore edge in your work~! Think about: • Hard vs soft edges • Emotional edges (tension, risk, restraint) • Physical edges (objects, silhouettes, borders) • The “edge” of your comfort zone You can push contrast… or let things blur. You can define everything… or leave it unresolved. No pressure~ just exploration~ Drop your work below 👇 What kind of edge did you find yourself drawn to?

A simple word… that rarely means just one thing~ Sometimes a fee. Sometimes it’s dismissal. Sometimes it’s survival. Sometimes it’s the space between what we feel and what we’re willing to say. But “fine” can also mean something else entirely~ Delicate lines. Careful detail. Precision. Filigree. The quiet mastery of something refined over time. This week, explore fine from any angle you want: Is it emotional? Is it technical? Is it textural? Is it honest… or hiding something? You could create: – Work built on fine lines and intricate detail – Something physically fragile or visually subtle – A contrast between “fine” and "thick" There’s no single interpretation here~ and that’s the point. Sometimes the smallest words carry the most. And if you're open to sharing, please post below~ ^_^