Author Archives: Sarah

Can’t believe it’s already February!

Hi! How’s 2025 going for you so far? I can’t get over that it is already February! Oh boy, time flies.  We had a had a major weather event, a week of rain and flooding  sandwiched between intense heat waves. I honestly feel summer in the tropics is when we retreat indoors and rest. ThatContinue reading “Can’t believe it’s already February!”

Getting into it!

So far, I’ve started strong with my art practice. The haze of Christmas and New years is behind us. So, I’ve focused on setting routine in our home. With four kids, I find routine really helpful with: a) keeping my sanity, b) getting things done. I also adjusted my art expectations to keeping projects small,Continue reading “Getting into it!”

Coffee. Instant Coffee

I’m slowly waking between the phone alarm and sunrise. I’m not that old but my bones are a little weary. I know there is a lot to do today. Like every other day. Such is the life of a mum. I drag myself to the kitchen, fill the kettle and switch it on. The blueContinue reading “Coffee. Instant Coffee”

Just keep sketching

There’s something special about filling in a sketch book and starting a brand new one. Fresh clean paper ,endless possibilities- wonderful! A few years ago I found I was going through them faster then I could afford them, so I turn to making my own from cheaper sketch pads. Last week I just made myContinue reading “Just keep sketching”

On loss

The author reflects on her experiences of losing possessions due to a bushfire in her teenage years, highlighting the change it brought in her attitude. She realized the insignificance of physical possessions, learning to value relationships and community more. Now, despite owning a home and belongings, she affirms that losing all wouldn’t be catastrophic, underlining the importance of connection and shared values.

Kindness Zine

It takes courage to be kind. Maya Angelou We can all agree that 2020 was an ‘interesting year.’ Covid unleased a turmoil that the modern world hadn’t seen before. With lockdowns and great uncertainty, I, like many became weighted with anxiety. I found solace in creating zines and sending them to friends. It felt likeContinue reading “Kindness Zine”

Aesop’s fable Zine

This is an old post (2021) from a previous blog. I hope you enjoy 🙂 So, a few years ago I was a obsessed with idea of making a zine. What is a zine you may ask- well to my understanding a zine is a small self published work. there are no set rules andContinue reading “Aesop’s fable Zine”

Magic of Flying at Dusk

This is an old post (2022) from a previous blog. I hope you enjoy 🙂 I was blessed to go to a work retreat a couple weeks ago. One highlight was flying. It has been 3 years since I’ve flown, and even longer since I have flown alone, and it was wonderful. The flight homeContinue reading “Magic of Flying at Dusk”

House sparrow

In 2022 I wrote a thing… I’m note sure what it is, but it is certainly words. I often find my thoughts trailing off on my, excited by new shiny ideas, or overwhelmed but the many things I have to do. I was watching little birds flitting about some food scraps my children had leftContinue reading “House sparrow”