I’ve been off social media for two years. At the time it felt like a good time to break from the algorithm and attachment to random doom scrolling. The time offline allowed for more creativity (not for likes or comments) the silence led me to follow my own creative whims, more reading, and time to tackle projects around the house.

This year as the 100 day project was set to begin in February, I felt a pull to participate. My decision to join in and post my art everyday was a way to hold myself accountable for the 100 days. Now that I am back on Instagram my time on the platform looks different, I am more intentional with my use, less scrolling, engaging with people I know or artists that I enjoy viewing their work.

My project this year #100daysmusicillustrated Illustrate a song everyday. This is my 6th time participating in the 100 day project since 2018, only twice did I finish 100 days. Currently I made it over the halfway mark!

You can view my illustrations with its song on Instagram at JensImaginings

Day 45: Sounds of Silence, by Simon & Garfunkel (appropriate for this time)

Ink, color pencils and marker on paper

Thank you for your time!