How to write 100 alphabets
The virtues of any routine that produces results (deep sleep, learning a language, 10,000 steps) are myriad, and a creative habit is no exception. There are many tips and foolproof methods to try – I just recommend keeping it simple!
You know how to write the alphabet, but what happens when you use your non-dominant hand AND repeat the exercise over and over? How to write 100 alphabets:
You’ll need:
- Something to write on
- Something to write with
Step – by – step:
Decide on the medium (I’ve used biro, pencil, ink and brush, crayon…and prefer the looser inky alphabets best.)
And then begin! One day at a time. They might be very wobbly…it doesn’t matter. Take pictures if you want to. Burn each one if you want to. Or keep them to bind into a book later…
A benefit of doing the same thing 100 times is that you have the scope to experiment.
Notice how your alphabets develop. If you fall behind, play catch-up and do a few at the same time.
It’s hardly a typographically correct venture – rather, an exercise in repetition, curiosity, habit. A meditative practice.
Read Michael Beirut’s essay: He started this whole thing.
Search the hashtag #the100dayproject for inspiration and camaraderie.
Find out more and sign up to the global project!
And send love to Elle Luna and Lindsay Jean Thomson who keep the energy going on Instagram.
With warm thanks to Middle Years Monday for their ongoing companionship, and to Monica Dengo for showing how writing can be drawing….
Let me know how you get on…
Thank you for this. I really appreciate this idea and it’s giving me some of my own. Your work is so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you.
Oh Ruth! I’m delighted! Happy 100 day-ing!
Thanks. An interesting read and a good idea to get started.
Dear Sher, That’s great to hear – thank you!
I am a devotee of the #100dayproject and am one month into the 2023 challenge. It is my third year!
I am not an artist but have managed to create projects that work for me!
I love the challenge of keeping at it!!!
Thank you for sharing information about the 100 day challenge!
Lovely idea Rachel
I look forward to starting this. Thanks for always adding a try at home project. I’ve found success over the years when I’ve attempted them. Best Blythe
I did a 28-day project in February and this is a great idea for another project. Thank you for the prompt.
This is a great idea for a lover of Micron pens! I think I’ll do it in a small handmade book small which can travel with over the next 3+ months. Thank you, Rachel!
This is a great idea for a lover of Micron pens! I think I’ll do it in a small handmade book small which can travel with over the next 3+ months. Thank you, Rachel!
PS Whoops, my cursor rolled over the comment spot too soon!
Thank you for the inspiration. I love letters, alphabets and words. What was used for the substrate? It looks like maybe paper and canvas. The “white wash” adds a unique layer.
Thank you
#41: lovely, leaning letters. Rachel, your work moves me to accept the seemingly unimportant.