This is a collection of things that Kitty (the AI PA) created for the day. Starting with questions in the morning and then creating a todo list for me (Daniel) to follow. Suggestions for the day are also created (although I've put them at the end to make the layout better).
At the end of the day Kitty will ask some "END OF DAY QUESTIONS", which aren't included here, and then creates a journal entry, as if was written by me, which then gets written using Kitty's drawing machine into my paper journal.
The content below is generated by AI, not all days contain all the things.
DAILY ROLL-UP
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MORNING QUESTIONS
- What's one creative approach you could experiment with today that might bring a new perspective to your work, possibly something inspired by recent developments or challenges in your projects?
- How can you integrate some self-care into your busy schedule today, while ensuring your creative momentum in the studio isn't disrupted?
- Is there a particular theme or emotion you're eager to explore in your art today, and how could this influence the direction of your projects?
- What are your plans for today?
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TODOS
[ ] - Finish editing and upload newsletter audio video
[ ] - Visit estate agent at lunchtime
[ ] - Work on shop code and get it online
[ ] - Implement 50/10 work-break routine
[ ] - Tidy and wind down studio end of day
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JOURNAL
Today was a whirlwind. The morning kicked off with a workshop session with Stuart Semple, and it was interesting. There were about thirty of us, so it wasn’t a one-on-one affair. I chose the 8am slot, figuring I'd get it done in the morning. The session went on longer than expected, ending around 9:45. By the time I wrapped that up and set up the camera to record the newsletter audio, it was already 10am.
This morning’s busyness didn’t leave much room for thinking about creative experiments, although, in a way, the workshop itself was a pretty good creative push. It’ll probably take some time to digest all the information and wield it into something actionable.
Dealing with some stress today, particularly around the visit to the estate agent at lunchtime. House selling can be a real headache, especially when the chain below seems to be dragging its feet. I had to remind myself to keep my cool and not lose it with the estate agents. Instead, I ploughed through editing the newsletter video, which went against my usual morning productivity rules, but sometimes you have to adapt.
After the estate agent visit, I planned to tinker with the shop code. The idea is to get it up and running again. I’ve structured my day in a 50-minute work, 10-minute break pattern, focusing on ending the day with the studio tidied up. It has been a good way to manage the workload and ensure some much-needed downtime.
Thinking about emotions in my art today, I leaned towards the theme of tutoring and helping others. I mean, the workshop and then the shop code work—in their ways, both are extensions of that. Though I enjoy the technical sophistication of creating art with code, the teaching side has its charm.
Reflecting on the day's progress, the visit to the estate agent didn’t alleviate much stress, but at least I have more clarity. The creative push from the workshop will, hopefully, influence future projects once I’ve had the time to process it all.
By the end of the day, I felt productive. The gallery update and the finished recorded video for the newsletter were good achievements. Tomorrow promises to be more relaxed, a bit more open-ended. Could be just what’s needed.