art – Sarah Rudge

Damsel and the Stars

Appearing in the twilight mist, after a great summer storm.

At the end of September, I impulsively decided to take part in Inktober (and Peachtober – but that’s another post) this year. I have a goal of getting better as an illustrator – and there’s no better way than to make more art! I love drawing, but the first week was hard. I needed toContinue reading “Inktober: Part one”

Peaceful Thoughts, Colouring Page

The night is getting late, but there is no school tomorrow. Some of the kids are gone to sleep, others will later. I have already finished my night routine of dishes, and gotten ready for bed. I sit in the old but ridiculously comfortable recliner finishing off a simple colouring page that I had startedContinue reading “Peaceful Thoughts, Colouring Page”

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”

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!”

Hello 2025

2025 is a shift. 2025 holds the weight of change, the expected hope of growth and opportunity. It also feels like the end of an old way, rusty thoughts and self sabotage. In 2025 I want to come into myself, and be present there. Past years I have held space for growth, dark nights ofContinue reading “Hello 2025”

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”