Jamie Fingal Begins the 100 Day Project – 2021 Edition

By Creative Habit Dispatch

On January 31, 2021, artist Jamie Fingal rejoined the global creative movement known as #The100DayProject, kicking off a new series of daily artwork rooted in joy and personal storytelling. For this year’s challenge, Fingal selected a theme that strikes a deeply emotional chord: “Objects of My Affection.”

Drawing Joy in the Everyday

Building upon her previous experience with the project in 2017 — where she filled shipping tags with bold, pen-only sketches — Fingal’s 2021 iteration introduces a broader palette of media: pencil, drawing, and painting. This creative flexibility reflects her artistic growth and her desire to reconnect with objects that spark happiness, especially during the long months of the pandemic.

“This project is about thinking of things that give me joy,” she writes, “especially during the Pandemic.” From coffee cups and books to Birkenstocks and beyond, her subject matter is a warm tribute to comfort, creativity, and self-expression.

A Tribute to Comfort and Ritual

Among the early highlights of the series are delicate drawings of Fingal’s favorite coffee cups, symbols of quiet ritual and warmth. Hot tea and coffee play daily roles in her life, and their depiction feels both familiar and intimate.

Another cherished item appears on Day 4: a drawing of Birkenstocks with socks. “Birks are the only shoes I wear,” she notes, celebrating the comfort-first footwear that’s become part of her creative uniform.

Books, Escapes, and the Pandemic

Fingal also shared her current reading list, a nod to books as both a source of inspiration and escape. By late January, she had already finished nine books in 2021. She recommended “The Garden of Small Beginnings” by Abbi Waxman, a story so engaging she admits, “I miss the characters from this book!”

These reflections offer a powerful reminder of how the smallest pleasures — a cozy book, a favorite shoe, a morning cup — can become anchors of comfort and art.

Looking Back and Moving Forward

While the 2021 project unfolds day by day, Fingal also looked back to her 2017 challenge with fondness. That year, she challenged herself to draw with pen only — no pencil — and explored unconventional surfaces like shipping tags and even a disposable coffee cup. One of her favorite pieces from that year remains a testament to the power of restriction in sparking creativity.

Explore More

To follow Jamie Fingal’s journey through this year’s 100 Day Project and discover more of her works, visit her blog and follow the hashtag:
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