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My Month of Inktober: 28 Days of Ink Art Creations

It’s the last day of November it has been a month since Inktober. I managed to finish 28 of the 31 prompts for this years challenge. So here they are. Not bad, honestly. Many of them were rushed. But I had a heap of fun pushing through to create everyday (well, most days).

From Planning to Action: My Art Career Progress

Hey there! It’s been a little while. That’s okay, life has been busy. Today I want to share a little snapshot of what has been going on in my little life. It’s been 5 months since I have taken myself seriously about making a career from my art/creativity. I think the more I delve intoContinue reading “From Planning to Action: My Art Career Progress”

Building Resilience Through Art and Nature

Lately, I find myself doomscrolling. A lot. It feels like the world is crashing. Looming recession and trade wars create such uncertainty about the future in my mind. It brings back memories of my Nana telling me about growing up during the Great Depression, and I wonder how an economic depression would look today. HowContinue reading “Building Resilience Through Art and Nature”

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!”

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”