Tag Archives: sketch

October Art Challenges: Peachtober Highlights

October brings exciting art challenges, with the author participating in both Inktober and Peachtober. They invite readers to view their first 15 days of the Inktober challenge, expressing enthusiasm for the character-filled collection and eagerness for what the rest of the month will unveil.

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”

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”

Benefits of creativity as a carer

Seven years we gave birth to our second child and seven years ago our world was turned upside down. She was born with trisomy 21 (Downs Syndrome) and we had no idea what to expect going forward. What would it mean for our careers, her future, relationships, would/should we have more children. One big fearContinue reading “Benefits of creativity as a carer”