How many ways do you use your phone in your art practice? I know we are advised to limit screen time, but our phones have so many features that can be a challenge.
Maybe we could limit mindless screen time? Go back to rotary phones??
I use my phone:
- to photograph art work and inspiration constantly
- to shoot video of processes
- to time exposures – cyanotypes
- to listen to soothing music
- as a timer to get things done
- to create reminder lists
- to make slideshows
- to capture before and after clean studio pictures
- to check the time or weather for making plans
- to check out art friends social activities
- find free clip art
- Screenshots of internet ideas/instructions
With all of these uses, I can see why it is a challenge to reduce screen time. I am okay with many of those activities. And I know my black holes, Netflix, Youtube and Freevee.
I am giving up feeling bad about using my phone and will be looking for more creative uses for this studio tool. I invite you to try some gentleness around your phone use and art practice.
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