The Great Discontent’s 100 Day Project is in full swing. Created by artist Elle Luna, the goal is to do something creative every day for 100 days that has a specific focus and helps your creative process grow. Projects include photography, video clips, dance, and drawing. I’ve chosen to do 100 days of travel hand lettering. I’m working hard to improve my lettering skills and showcasing my love of travel.
I’m illustrating one place each day, either a place I’ve visited and loved or somewhere that is on my bucket list to visit in the future. This project is more about the process than the end result, and I am definitely seeing my process improve, even in this short amount of time. Plus, it’s helping me develop a good habit of drawing each day—a soothing exercise I desperately need in my chaotic and busy life.
I really enjoy looking at other people’s projects as well. There are some seriously creative ideas out there, and so far, most people are really encouraging with each other. Follow the progress on Instagram under the hashtag “#The100DayProject” and my specific hashtag is “#100DaysofTravelLettering” under my Instagram handle, @noeldolangd.
Day 5: New York
I love the Big Apple, such an amazing city of culture, art, food and excitement.
Day 6: London
Anther favorite spot on the globe that I’ve visited and loved
Day 7: Madrid is a fantastic city, though I am not pleased with the lettering on this day. I tried to do a brush script style and it came out really flat
Day 8: Warsaw
The capital of Poland and my heritage on my dad’s side. I brought in red to channel the Polish flag
Day 9: Seattle
It’s on my bucket list. As a coffee fanatic, this java city is a must see! It’s supposed to be foam in the coffee mug
Day 10: Dublin
Inspired by the Book of Kells that is in Dublin, I did ornate Celtic / illuminated manuscript style drop cap letters with a few shamrocks
Day 11: Chicago
My kind of town…and the area I grew up in. I really like how the bevels turned out
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