I love this list! Reading more and developing my craft is my focus during this time as well. Allowing myself to play with my creative expression and trust the process as it leads me from one medium to another is a big part of my current journey too. Sometimes I paint to take a break from writing and my mind appreciates the alternative outlet a lot. Otherwise I can begin to make it all feel like work.
I felt the same last fall, like I just couldn't deal with winter. It's been pretty brutal. I am dealing by letting myself rest and set aside the internal pressure of accomplishing. Lots of letting go. I love that you experienced mindful creating!
Oh yes I'm doing that too - lots of letting go and resting. I was definitely putting too much pressure on myself and for years. Hang in there lady! Take as much time as you need.💙
Your paintings are amazing and I’m glad you have an art outlet that’s just for enjoyment, so often the world makes us feel like because we’re good at and/or enjoy something, we need to monetize it and that’s not the case. I’m glad you’re giving yourself more time to indulge in that art medium!
I used to get the winter blues but since being back on medication the winter blues has thankfully eluded me!
Thank you. Yes, I briefly got swept up in the idea of monetizing everything and I just don't think that's necessary. I'm glad that I gave being an artist a chance because I find it so therapeutic and freeing.💙
Whenever you start a new project, just approach it as creative play. I like the idea of painting as a break from writing. I haven't hit that point yet but I'm sure I'll probably think of this when the time comes.💙
I love this list! Reading more and developing my craft is my focus during this time as well. Allowing myself to play with my creative expression and trust the process as it leads me from one medium to another is a big part of my current journey too. Sometimes I paint to take a break from writing and my mind appreciates the alternative outlet a lot. Otherwise I can begin to make it all feel like work.
I love the idea of reading more books - I'm hoping getting lost in someone else's words wil help me
I noticed several years ago that I wasn't reading as much as I wanted to. I was buying books, but struggled to read them.
me too. gonna do better
I felt the same last fall, like I just couldn't deal with winter. It's been pretty brutal. I am dealing by letting myself rest and set aside the internal pressure of accomplishing. Lots of letting go. I love that you experienced mindful creating!
Oh yes I'm doing that too - lots of letting go and resting. I was definitely putting too much pressure on myself and for years. Hang in there lady! Take as much time as you need.💙
Your paintings are amazing and I’m glad you have an art outlet that’s just for enjoyment, so often the world makes us feel like because we’re good at and/or enjoy something, we need to monetize it and that’s not the case. I’m glad you’re giving yourself more time to indulge in that art medium!
I used to get the winter blues but since being back on medication the winter blues has thankfully eluded me!
Thank you. Yes, I briefly got swept up in the idea of monetizing everything and I just don't think that's necessary. I'm glad that I gave being an artist a chance because I find it so therapeutic and freeing.💙
Hang in there, and yea I dedicate time everyday to unwinding
Thank you and that's good to know you take time to unwind as well.All I can do is take it one day at a time. Today was a good day so no complaints.😊
Whenever you start a new project, just approach it as creative play. I like the idea of painting as a break from writing. I haven't hit that point yet but I'm sure I'll probably think of this when the time comes.💙