Comments on: A Day in the Life

By: John Apodaca

John Apodaca — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:47:48 +0000

I would have to say a hobby. My hopes for it to go further is slowly dying. Even though me and my wife have a website to advertise our photography, no real business has come through. My motivation is low when it comes to my work as it seems the following is not there. I am very proud of my work and yet others are not interested enough to commission or purchase my work. Many people like what we do but will not take it further than that. I loved this video and see how some structure can keep you going. You once said that (there’s someone out there who will appreciate your work) and I believe that. From the business end of it, it would be great if someone would take it the next step. Thanks for sharing the video. It really was nice. My wife LOVED it! It motivated her to a whole new level of planning out her day-month, including color coded marks for easy referencing. She took the video and made it her own! We really appreciate you heart for this community. Thanks!

By: Alice Saga

Alice Saga — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 13:17:53 +0000

hey:))) i loved this little film of your day, i love all that you do and give to us. such talent. i would say that i am both dreaming and living the artist life. i am sort of inbetween since i have not been well for a few years. i was made homeless in november of 2016 for a couple of months, it happened because of mental illness and then my recurring eating disorder came back in a sadness way. now august 2018, i am building up my life again with the help of wonderful support systems build by the community here in epping england where i currently live.

so brooke such a positive influence you are for me. you are one of my 5 people:)))

love
alice

By: Pete DeMarco

Pete DeMarco — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 03:13:37 +0000

In reply to brookeshaden. That makes sense. I'm flipping my schedule and will give it a try. I'd be interested in hearing more about your muse day if you ever make a video or post about it. Thanks for sharing Brooke!

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:02:02 +0000

In reply to Chrystal kelly. Chrystal, that is fantastic that you are pursuing grants. I hope only amazing things come from that. Well done!!

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:01:27 +0000

In reply to Anna Bruce. I'm so happy to be watching that shift from B to C :)

By: Chrystal kelly

Chrystal kelly — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 19:42:32 +0000

Hi Brooke. What a awesomely motivating and positive video. I am in between B and C. Because I am trying to be a full time artist but have had such a hard time with the business end of things that sometimes it takes a toll on my creativity. I also have a hard time prioritizing my needs when in all honesty it is easier to prioritize the needs of everyone else. It’s resistance I know. A pushing and pulling that I allow in because of fear. I’m in the process of working through these things using mindfulness meditation. And your videos have been very helpful. Thank you. I’m currently working on my first emerging artist grant, and I know that even if I don’t get it the experience of trying and following through will be positive.

By: Anna Bruce

Anna Bruce — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 19:26:42 +0000

I am B going on C. I am not sure if I maintain creativity in my life everyday since I am currently working on some personal issues but I look at objects with the attitude of “what could I do with you?”. Driving, for some reason, also inspires new ideas – which is great and not so great at the same time.

Thank you for sharing a look into your life. I always appreciate the ‘behind the scenes’ stuff. That is why I love your instagram stories and instagram stories in general. Keep being awesome <3

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 15:34:26 +0000

In reply to Pete DeMarco.

That’s a great observation and comment Pete. I have tried being creative in the mornings, and it goes great. I have done a photo a day project where I’d wake up early and shoot and edit. BUT, for me, I’m ALWAYS excited to create. No matter what time or what my energy is like. I just love it. So, if I do it in the morning, I have zero energy to do my admin stuff. When I was doing my schedule opposite (which I did for years), I simply never got any admin work done. Or, I absolutely hated doing it and had to slog through it. For me, this is the only way that works.

That said, I do take a “muse day” every Wednesday in which I only do things that inspire me, no admin work at all. And I largely take weekends off, too. So, I do have mornings of pure creativity regularly.

By: Pete DeMarco

Pete DeMarco — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 15:32:04 +0000

I’ve been going back and forth about where to focus my effort in the morning – admin or creative stuff. Like you I have more energy in the morning. But I feel like I’ve drained my “creative energy well” for the day if I do a bunch of admin/marketing stuff in the morning.

Have you ever experimented with doing the creative stuff first? Wouldn’t it be better to create our art during our peak performance time?

Just curious to hear if you’ve ever encountered this.

By: Sofi J

Sofi J — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:56:11 +0000

Thank you so much for making this video. It inspired me to organize my days!
I am an artist (model/photographer) who dreams of making my art, my career.