Nature’s Muse: Sketching Outdoors vs. In the Studio
As the days grow shorter and the leaves transform into a tapestry of colors, I’m embracing this beautiful season more than ever. Have you treated yourself to any delicious flavored hot drinks yet? There’s nothing like a warm spiced latte to chase away the chill! And speaking of cozy vibes, I’ve finally started watching Gilmore Girls—I can’t believe I waited so long!
As I soak in the gorgeous sights of autumn, I can’t help but reflect on how much nature influences my art. This season, with its vibrant colors and textures, truly gets my creativity flowing in a way that no other time of year does. What are you all enjoying about this wonderful season?
A Season of Inspiration, Reading and New Goals
It felt as if the weather changed instantly as soon as September arrived. I've redecorated my room, changing the setup and colours from summer pinks and blues to beige, green, and rustic orange to match the season. At the start of each new season, I find it's a good time to set new intentions and goals. This month, after reconnecting with some old friends and spending time with people who uplift me, I've felt a shift in perspective.
My love for old cameras and ‘The Housemaid’
Hi friends, in my last blog, I talked about embracing positive habits, with one of them being picking up reading again. I tried reading "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman, but I just couldn't get into it. It felt like a chore, and I wasn't enjoying it. There were too many characters, and the plot didn't thrill me as I had hoped. So, I set it aside and picked up "The Housemaid" by Freida McFadden, and it was so gripping...
Embracing New Experiences: Adventures in Bali and Developing Positive Habits
I hope you're all well and had a great July filled with many sunny walks. I love kicking off my months with the Wildehouse Paper monthly mood summary (I also love the aesthetics of that page). July was summarised as a month of embracing warm nights and deep connections, diving into the deep end to experience the sweetness of the present moment, and putting yourself out there to find acceptance. Do you feel like this resonates with your experiences with July?
The art of happiness
Hello friends ♡ What a month it's been! It flew by for me as I spent the first half of June in India on a trip with my cousins and friends. It feels strange that it's all over, as we'd been planning it for some time and messaging each other about the countdowns. We were inspired to go on this trip based on a famous Bollywood movie called Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
Struggling with a creative block? Here are some tips to help you overcome it.
I thought creative blocks would be the right topic to talk about in this blog post, as this is something I've been experiencing for some time. Most of April was spent aimlessly daydreaming, mind blank at my desk but one morning I was reading through ‘Manifest’ by Annie Tarasova and came across a quote that said ‘Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take action to get it’ - Jack Canfield.
Sketch to digital: City of Stolen Magic book cover illustration
From the moment I learned about the Penguin Cover Design Awards, I knew I had to take part in it. When I saw they had a children’s book category I was so excited!